Eastern Railroad Discussion > Toronto Roundhouse open to public for a weekend

I thought there might be some interest here in this event. i am planning to attend.

The Toronto Railway Historical Association is pleased to announce
that the former CP John Street Roundhouse will be open to the public
during Doors Open weekend on May 27 & 28, 2006. The doors won't just
be open; you will be able to walk inside. The segment of the
roundhouse open includes bays 17 through 21. These bays have the
following equipment stored in them:

* CP #7020, Alco S-2 built in 1944, owned by City of Toronto
* CN #4803, GMD GP7, built in 1953, owned by City of Toronto
* CP official car Cape Race, built 1929, owned by Upper Canada Railway Society
* CP tourist sleeper Jackman, built 1931, owned by City of Toronto

As those of you have visited the roundhouse during past Doors Opens
are aware, the city has been fairly stringent about not allowing
people inside. This change of heart is largely due to the efforts and
hard work of TRHA vice-president Michael Guy, who has coordinated
Doors Open events at the roundhouse for the past two years and is
responsible for the miniature live steam operation that has animated
the roundhouse during that weekend.

And don't forget the Steam Whistle Brewery is
located there too!