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Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum — attraction in Louisbourg, Cape Breton

Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Museum

Explore the restored 1895 railway station in Louisbourg showcasing S&L Railway history, vintage rolling stock, and unique memorial quilts.

attraction· Louisbourg, NS · ★ 4.50 (94 reviews)

The restored Sydney & Louisbourg Railway Station (1895) examines the history of the S&L Railway, railway technology and marine artifacts. The original freight shed houses a working model of the line. Rolling stock includes two passenger cars (1881, 1914), a box car, tank car and caboose. The Roundhouse displays unique memorial quilts.

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