“THE TRAIN’S A COMIN’
...All Aboard!”
2024 marks the 130th anniversary of the train coming to Barry’s Bay. The StationKeepers MV, who now operate the railway museum located in the train station located in the heart of Barry’s Bay, are marking this huge occasion with a celebration on August 31, 2024 at the Train station and Water Tower Park The StationKeepers will unveil a new, hand-built, wooden children's play structure in Water Tower Park. The design resembles an old locomotive and several rail cars. The Valley Gazette wanted to mark the anniversary with a special section dedicated to the rail history of the area. Inside you'll find history on the pre-rail days of logging and history of the trains that passed through town. Inside, you'll find stories about the major players in launching rail service, memories of people who rode and worked on the line and how the station has evolved over its 130 years. We hope that you enjoy this commemorative publication.
The Valley Gazette
The railway hotel peeks out from behind the station and freight shed at Madawaska.
Wilno was the site of Canada's first Polish community.