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Sunday May 28, 1961 CNR 6167 Excursion On Sunday May 28, 1961, CNR 6167 pulled the first of what ended up being the only 6167 excursion sponsored by Railfans Unlimited, from Toronto to Midland and Return. This trip is notable in that the excursion was intended to take Pilgrims to visit the Martyrs' Shrine near Midland, Ontario. Initially, Railfans Unlimited had intended to run a number of excursions using 6167 in 1961, planned for June 11, July 16, and July 30, however these trips were later cancelled as this first trip operated at quite a loss, and also because the trips interfered with Railfans Unlimited President Ray Kennedy's job at the CPR Lambton Roundhouse. The cancelled trips were advertised in the Running Extra Section of Trains Magazine, and the notices for these trips are included below. Thanks to Rob Burnett for sharing the flyer for the trip; Ray Kennedy for the ticket scans; and Don McQueen for sharing his own notes on the trip.
STEAM - LINER SPECIAL TRAIN TORONTO TO MIDLAND AND RETURN
Canadian National Railways via Newmarket and Barrie Featuring Steam Locomotive No. 6167 Sponsored by RAILFANS UNLIMITED, sponsors of The Great 136 Excursion, May 1, 1960 PILGRIMAGE... to the Martyr' Shrine, for Catholics of all nationalities, with Mass held upon arrival. Parish Priests will travel with the train. Separate coaches for Pilgrims will assure quietness and privacy. Private Coaches may be reserved for groups. Write giving name of group, number of people, etc. EXCURSION... Rail Fans and Camera Fans will be able to ride in open windowed coaches and open protective door baggage car, with over 60 miles on FREIGHT ONLY line. Many good photographic subjects will be available, the Procession of Pilgrims from the train to the Shrine, the Shrine itself, grain elevators and ships at Midland, and the view for miles from the Shrine over land and water. All this and the STEAM LOCOMOTIVE too. Bring along your binoculars! A number of run-pasts will be made at the Shrine and one at Oro returning. A run-past is where train backs up, after letting passengers off, and runs-past the photographers to enable them to get movie and action still pictures. The scenery is very picturesque in the area near Midland. VISIT THE MARTYRS' SHRINE, one of Canada's most hallowed and historic landmarks. Built near the site of Old Fort St. Marie (1639 A.D.) as a memorial to the martyred Jesuit Missionaries.
PICNIC... anyone may bring along
a picnic basket and eat on the Shrine grounds. Tables will be available. FOOD
and SOFT DRINKS... may also be bought in the shrine cafeteria and either eaten
there, taken out to picnic area, or taken on train. Cafeteria serves everything
in the line of hot-dogs, sandwiches, bottled or canned soda pop, etc. DINING
ROOM will serve full course meals for only $1.50. Choice of Roast Beef or Roast
Pork and includes choice of side dishes too. However, if you intend having a
full meal you must so indicate on the reservation coupon. Everyone is welcome to
eat on the Shrine grounds or in the dining room regardless of their religion. EXCURSIONISTS NOTE: This is definitely a family affair. Casual Dress. RESERVATION DEADLINE is May 10, after which tickets will be sold subject to available seating. The capacity of this train is limited. Tickets are available only from RAILFANS UNLIMITED by mail order. RATES
FOR CHILDREN. Under age five years, Free. Age five years up to and including
eleven, half the adult fare. Children twelve years and older, full fare. Age at
time of travel shall govern. TRAIN PACERS may buy windshield stickers for their autos, for only $1.00 each.
RESERVATION COUPON
Send this coupon, and address all correspondence to: RAILFANS UNLIMITED 1-A Pritchard Avenue, Toronto 9, Ontario, Canada. Remittances
to be made payable to RAILFANS UNLIMITED, in Canadian Funds, at par Toronto.
Children under five do not require a ticket, but must be
listed.
Running Extra
May 28: Railfans Unlimited is sponsoring pilgrimage train to Martyr's Shrine (Roman Catholic shrine and church) near Midland, Ont. Steam locomotive will be used if enough people buy reserved tickets. Although this is mainly a religious event, photo runs will be made and food will be served on return run. Fare from Toronto, $6.50, children, half fare. For further information, contact Railfans Unlimited, 1-A Pritchard Ave., Toronto 9, Ont., Canada.
Adult and Child's tickets submitted by Ray Kennedy
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