Railway MuseumSaskatchewan Railway Museum

The Saskatchewan Railway Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the rich railway history of Saskatchewan. Located southwest of Saskatoon on the Pike Lake Highway, it is a premier destination for railway enthusiasts and families alike. Operated by the Saskatchewan Railroad Historical Association (SRHA), the museum has been preserving and displaying the province's railway heritage since 1990.

The museum boasts an impressive collection of vintage railway buildings and locomotives. Each building and locomotive tells a unique story about the development of the railway system in Saskatchewan. Visitors can climb aboard and explore these historical pieces, gaining a hands-on experience of what life was like during the golden age of rail travel.

Among the museum's extensive collection are various railcars and streetcars, each meticulously preserved to showcase the evolution of railway transportation. The collection includes freight cars, passenger cars, and specialized vehicles like snow plows and motorcars. These exhibits offer a comprehensive look at the different types of rolling stock that played crucial roles in the operation of the railway system.

The Saskatchewan Railway Museum is designed to be an interactive experience. Visitors can walk through a vintage railway station, explore restored railcars, and even try their hand at operating a velocipede, an early form of railway maintenance vehicle. Educational programs are available, providing valuable insights into the history and technology of railways, making it an excellent destination for school groups and history buffs.

Argo Station is a standout feature of the museum. Built in 1913 as a standard Grand Trunk Pacific type “E” station, it served the community of Argo, Saskatchewan. The station's history is fascinating; it was sold to a local farmer in 1961 and used as a farmhouse until the 1990s before being moved to Unity, Sask. Eventually, it was donated to the museum and relocated to its current site in 2000. Originally, the station featured a waiting room, office, agent’s bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bunkhouse, with additional bedrooms and storage upstairs. The kitchen wing was demolished during its move off railway property but was reconstructed once the station was at the museum.