Everyone had a great time at Doors Open Winnipeg

By Morgan Turney

Doors Open Winnipeg, presented by Heritage Winnipeg on May 28 and 29, was a resounding success for the Winnipeg Railway Museum again this year, with just over 1300 visitors. The Gateway Western Railway was a popular highlight with volunteers running their trains for the duration of the opening. Thanks goes to Dave Downie for organizing the running schedule.

     Graham Leathers directs part of a tour of the museum from a flat car.

Former WMRC President Larry Leavens discusses the size of the birthday present he wants this year with WMRC Treasurer Gary Stempnick while Gary's wife Joanne look on.

Winnipeg Railway Museum featured at Doors Open Winnipeg May 31 - June 1

    Doors Open Winnipeg is an annual event presented by Heritage Winnipeg, where some of the most unique and historic buildings in Winnipeg are opened up for public viewing. This year one of the features included is the Winnipeg Railway Museum! Feel free to explore the museum from 11:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.

    One of the things you can view there is the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's own Gateway Western Railway, which is housed in it's own structure in the museum. It's worth the trip just to see what progress has been made on what will soon be one of the province's best model railroads!

    Of course, that's just one of the many great attractions you can see at the museum. You've got six hours each day to explore its many wonders, and that still might not be enough time to see everything!

Here it is, folks! The Gateway Western in its new structure at the Winnipeg Railway Museum! Photo by WMRC member John Longhurst, from his blog, the CP Rail Manitoba and Minnesota Subdivision.