Community Event - Niagara - Open House, Freeman Station, Burlington, SAT 12-4

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Come out and see the latest developments in the restoration of Burlington's historic 1906 Grand Trunk Railway station (known as Freeman Station). This is a free event and fun for everyone from the young, to the young at heart!

One day only, Saturday October 13 from 12 - 4pm. 1285 Fairview St, Burlington (next to the Fire Station which will also have an open house, that day only!)

There will be members present to tell you about Burlington's railway history, the restoration of the station, check out the running model train layout and you can even ring the historic steam engine bell!

What's new? Vintage track installed across the front of the station! New wooden platform installed! Antique velocipede! Historic CN jigger and trailer! Waiting room 90% restored! Basement 75% restored with running G scale model railroad depicting life in Burlington area! $10 tickets to draw for 2 Toronto Maple Leafs tickets (very good odds of winning!)

100% volunteer run, restored and operated. Please come out and support - Thank you!

Date
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Location/Venue Name
Friends of Freeman station
Address
1285 Fairview street
City
Burlington
Postal Code
L7S1Y3
On-Air Headline
Open House, Freeman Station, Burlington, SAT 12-4
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Free event! Open house at historic restored train station 12-4
Saturday Oct 13. Model railroad, artifacts, prize draw & more
Next to Fire station (also open), 1285 Fairview St, Burlington
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Event Type
Community
Title
Open house Burlington Junction / Freeman Train Station
Recurring Type
Daily