Comments on: There’s a lot of history in this photo. Originally built in 1871, for the Wellington, Grey and Bruce railways, this is one of the only stations that still stands. It was closed to the public in 1982 and used as an administration office for the next 10 years as trains continued through the area. It has been used as a museum since 1999. Two old Vans sit along side from its CN era and the overhead steel walk bridge still stands. The Grand Trunk railway installed the bridge in between 1910 and 1912 when up to 40 trains a day went through the area and pedestrians and school children had a hard time getting over the train yard.

By: Bill Purdy

Bill Purdy — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:37:29 +0000

Thanks Ed.

By: cnnutbar

cnnutbar — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:14:18 +0000

Here’s the web-site for the Palmerston museum :museum@town.minto.on.ca

By: cnnutbar

cnnutbar — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:10:04 +0000

Last year my wife and I were heading to Port Elgin to visit friends and I wanted to stop at Palmerston to visit the museum.I went on-line to check museum information and found a contact name and e-mail address.I sent a message and received a prompt response asking when we would be in Palmerston and arrangements were made to meet at a specific date and time.Even though the museum was closed that day we were given a person tour.I don’t have the museum web-site but it can be found on GOOGLE.

By: cnnutbar

cnnutbar — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:43:21 +0000

Hi Bill—I’ll bet you have one or two pictures of #81.

By: Bill Purdy

Bill Purdy — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:53:20 +0000

I’ve been there a bunch of times but its always closed. UGH
Thanks guys.

By: Steamer

Steamer — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:54:47 +0000

Great shot Bill, had a lot of fun scoping that museum out last time was there. Did they get the finishing touches done on the 81?

By: Curtis Umbelina

Curtis Umbelina — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:33:27 +0000

Looks good buddy

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 21:50:47 +0000

If Palmerston can do it, what is wrong with other communities? That is a beautiful scene.