Events & Train Rides

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Join us for The Hallow’s Express
Saturday, September 23, 2023

2 PM – 8 PM

Bring your wizards and witches for an evening of magic themed train rides, experiences and fun fandom. Experience an immersive magical adventure like no other. Dress up in your favorite costume and hop aboard The Hallow’s Express.

Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of the RMEO station, meet faculty members, get sorted into your houses, buy a chocolate frog from the trolley witch, get your acceptance letter, brew a potion, and snap a pic going through Station 9 3/4.

Be ready to fight the dark arts!

Afternoon Tea in the Dining Car

Sunday, August 27, 2023, 1:00 PM

Travel back in time for this unique afternoon tea experience in our 1899-era Canadian National dining car.

Enjoy finely cut sandwiches together with freshly baked scones served with fresh cream and strawberry preserve, followed by a delectable selection of afternoon teacakes and pastries.

Choose from a selection of our gourmet teas while enjoying the ambiance of our beautiful formal dining car that is over a century old. Travel back in time for this memorable unique afternoon tea experience .

TrainFest 2023

Saturday August 12 & Sunday August 13

Come celebrate all things train at the best ever Trainfest.

Join us for train rides, model railway exhibitors, food & artisan exhibitors, kids activities and live music. and much much more.

Special Attractions include, ParLugment – Lego exhibit, Via Rail mini train, CPKC Puffer Belly, Don MacKay Blacksmith & Pixie Pie face painting.  

Afternoon Tea in the Dining Car

Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 1:00 PM AM to 4:00 PM

Travel back in time for this unique afternoon tea experience in our 1899-era Canadian National dining car.

Enjoy finely cut sandwiches together with freshly baked scones served with fresh cream and strawberry preserve, followed by a delectable selection of afternoon teacakes and pastries.

Choose from a selection of our gourmet teas while enjoying the ambiance of our beautiful formal dining car that is over a century old. 

Father’s Day Train Rides

Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 11:00 AM AM to 4:00 PM

Bring dad for a day at RMEO dedicated to him!

Train rides. Hay ride behind a vintage tractor ride.

Grand Reopening of our Wickham car and our speedsters. Vintage and antique car.

Coffee and donuts. 

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Dining Car

Sunday, May 14, 2023 from 1:00 PM AM to 4:00 PM

Delight mom and bring her for traditional afternoon tea, a British tradition, in our 1899-era dining car.  

Take a trip back in time and enjoy this fine dining experience aboard our beautifully restored dining car.
Traditional Afternoon Tea will feature a gourmet selection of fine teas followed by a tiered stand featuring English scones with fresh cream and preserve, unique finger sandwiches and delicate pastries.
Tables of two and tables of 3 are available but space is very limited.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated – please indicate when ordering

Clear out the Attic Sale

May 13, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Come and join the museum and vendors selling railway-related memorabilia, books, documents, tools, collectables, odds & ends, antiques & non-railroad items.

Admission: Regular admission prices applicable.

Interested in being a vendor? Email g.lacroix701@cogeco.ca for more information.

Bring the whole family. Enjoy a ride in one of our vintage cabooses, visit our petting zoo, pony rides and enjoy children's activities including scavenger hunt, bunny face painting, train tables, and an Easter craft.

Our rolling stock exhibits will be open such as our 1899-era Dining Car, Snow Plow, Wickham Inspection Vehicles, Vintage Cabooses. Get up close and personal with our 1112 Steam Engine, 4591 Diesel Engine, our Cadillac Inspection Car and our little Green Switcher.

Our stunning 1912 station museum will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland and will feature train rides on the North Pole Express, professional photos with Santa in our 1899 Dining Car, hay-wagon rides, Santa-grams in our Telegraph Office, Stories with Mrs. Claus, carolers, artisan vendors, gourmet hot cocoa at Nolan's Station and so much more.

Join us for a Thanksgiving ride in an antique caboose, tour the museum, snap some great photos and enjoy other Fall-themed family fun!

 Annual Smith Falls Trainfest 2022

Saturday, August 13 & Sunday August 14.

Come celebrate all things train at the 10th annual Trainfest. Join us for train rides, model railway exhibitors, and much much more.

  • Model Train Exhibitors
  • Train Rides
  • Handcar Rides
  • Food & Artisan Vendors
  • Steam Locomotive
  • CP President's Inspection Car
  • Special Exhibits:
  • Telegraph Office
  • Dining Car
  • Dental Car
  • Live Music
  • Hands-On Hall