CNR School on Wheels Museum
76 Victoria Terrace N0M 1L0 Clinton, ON, Canada

#SchoolCarHistory During the two-year pilot run, these school cars had 100% attendance and the children attending them progressed rapidly, completing on average three weeks of schoolwork every week. Following the success of the pilot run, the railway car school program was expanded. This map shows which parts of northern Ontario were served by the railway school cars... Two new rail cars were added in 1928, with an additional two in 1935, and one in 1938. At its peak in the 1940s, the Department of Education operated seven railway car schools serving over 200 pupils, with four cars operating on Canadian National Railway lines, two cars on Canadian Pacific Railway lines, and one car operating on the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway. Each railway car school served 5 or 6 settlements and travelled about 150 miles each month. The school cars would stop at each point of call for 4 to 8 days, and the teacher would assign pupils homework to complete between calls. Although the railway school cars were not limited to a specific set of stops and would change location as the settlements changed, many children nonetheless travelled great distances by foot, horse, snowshoe, or even canoe to meet the school.

Just a few photos from the School On Wheels book about the school car. Book was written by Karl and Mary Schuessler

We want to thank the Clinton Legion Branch 140 Pipes and Drums for coming out to the museum and putting on a wonderful performance for everyone who came to listen and watch. Looking forward to next year. Thank you Arch Angel Studios for taking wonderful pictures for us. More will be coming shortly

We have some new friends playing around the School Car. Be on the look out for some of the white squirrels friends.

Tomorrow come down with your lawn chair for a great performance by Clinton Legion Branch 140 Pipes and Drums. This will be one of the final events for the season at the School Car.

We are one of Clinton, ON hidden places. Tucked away by the Bayfield River. Sloman Park is a little over 2 acres paradise right in your own back yard. So for 2020 we are opening the area up for wedding season. We offer SPECTACULAR photo opportunities all in the same location, but a PA system, Electricity, and Easy up Tents and access to the inside of a Gorgeous Rail Car? ... Make sure you go by Arch Angel Studios booth at the Huron County Wedding Show Oct 27th to get your pamphlet about Sloman Park and the School On Wheels.

We have Arch Angel Studios coming down and setting up a wonderful fall photo session for families. They are doing this Oct 5, 6 and 26. Space is limited. Go book your session with them now.

We had a great turn out for the community picnic. Lots of smiles, great food, new friends and wonderful music. Thank you all for coming out.

This weekend at the Bayfield Fair, we are holding a contest. a #SelfieContest. Step 1: Contestants must take their best selfie with the CNR School On Wheels model at the fair over the weekend Aug 16-18th Step 2: Upload your selfie to facebook and tag #Municipalityofcentralhuron... The winner will be awarded a private tour of the CNR School On Wheels in Clinton, and a picnic for 6 people at Sloman Park.

Just a few photos from the Children's Festival that was last weekend. We want to thank everyone who helped, performed, volunteered, and especially came out to have fun. Photos by Alison Lobb

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our 2019 Children's Festival! It was a wonderful turnout we really appreciate the community support and all of your kind comments on how much your families enjoyed the Festival. If anyone knows of any other groups or individuals who might like to join us for our 2020 Children's Festival please contact the school car via email, or facebook. Happy Sunday!

Lindsey Raymond won our contest. Linsey please bring some Id tomorrow to claim your prize.

NEW ACTIVITY!! This weekend we have added a Basketball hoop for children to have extra activities for the Children's Festival. See you Saturday at Sloman's Park 10am-2pm

We are happy to announce on Aug 29th at 7pm, we will be having the Clinton Legion Branch 140 Pipes and Drums band come to perform at the museum. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great evening of music. See you then.

The lawn signs are going out around town. Who is excited for next Saturday’s Children’s Festival? Make sure you come stop by, 76 Victoria Terrace 10am till 2pm... Admission by donation See more

The Children's Festival is coming up next weekend. So we are deciding to make a contest. Starting today, if you share the facebook event. Your name will be put in a draw for a wonderful gift certificate from Fincher's book and toy store. The winner will be chosen on August 9th, and you have to come to the festival on the 10th to claim your prize...... It is super simple and will help get everyone that loves Thomas The Tank Engine in the community to spread it. Here is the event link https://www.facebook.com/events/2483938945184442/

We are now being more social.. Please follow us on Instagram to see some great photos and up to date information of the site. https://www.instagram.com/schoolonwheelsmuseum/

Hello Huron County Families! Our Children's Festival is upon us we will have musicians playing fun songs during the day. The children are welcome to bring any musical instruments so they can join in the musical fun

Children's Festival 2019 We will have a library tent with fun crafts for the children! There will be a button maker, train engine crafts and train colouring fun sheets. Don't forget to save the date on your calendar! August 10th is just around the corner

Come join us for a fun and exciting family-filled summer day. Thomas The Tank activities, Mega Bubble fun and lots more. August 10th, 2019 from 10 am until 2 pm Admission is by donation ... Rain or shine event Volunteers needed, please contact us on here with Direct Message or call (519) 482-3997

Richard Sloman- speaking about his father growing up on the school car.

Richard Sloman - the grandson of Fred Sloman teacher of the school car, visited the museum. Richard Sloman and his family enjoyed a tour of the school on wheels museum on July 9th, 2019.

We are very excited about our new telegraph exhibit..

There is a new telegraph exhibit at the museum. It is hands on.

Remember our Children’s Festival on Saturday August 10, 2019.

The 2019 children’s festival will be on Saturday August 10. The wrong date was published by mistake.

There was a wrong date printed for our children’s festival. It will be Saturday August 10.

Do you have any suggestions for events at our Children’s Festival next year? If so please comment down below and let us know!

Photos from this years Children’s Festival with Thomas the Tank activities!

Everyone really enjoyed having the Bayfield ukulele club at our Children’s Festival this year! We are looking forward to them returning next year!

Cassandra came to the children’s festival and collected her prize. Thanks to all who entered our contest.

Reminder that our Children’s Festival on Saturday is a rain or shine event!

Have you entered our contest yet? Scroll down on our page to find our contest post! Will be picking winner tonight!

For the first time disk golf will be an activity for all ages at the Children ‘s Festival this Saturday. Come give it a try !

New this year at our Children’s Festival members of the Bayfield Ukulele Club will entertain the children with railway songs at 10:30am!

Save the date! On August 15th, and September 10th, we are having a community picnic for all ages at Sloman Park in Clinton! Both events start at 12:00! More details coming soon!

Only one week until our Children’s Festival with Thomas the Tank Activities! From 10am - 2pm come out to Sloman Park in Clinton to enjoy a fun filled day!

Contest time! Are you planning on attending our Children’s Festival with Thomas the Tank activities on August 11th? Like and share this post to be entered for a chance to win a $20 gift card to Fincher’s in Goderich! Fincher’s has lots of fun stuff like Thomas the Tank toys! Winner, with identification will be able to pick up prize from Carolyn at the festival. Disclaimer: facebook is in no way affiliated with this contest.

Our museum is located in the beautiful Sloman park. While visiting our museum enjoy a walk through the park and check out our beautiful rain garden!

The countdown is on! Two weeks today until our Children’s Festival with Thomas the Tank activities!

When coming to visit the CNR School on Wheels Museum, look for our signs!

Good news! Local cafe we have partnered with is back open! Bring a friend with you to see the CNR School on Wheels museum to receive a voucher for a free pastry and coffee!

It is with regret that we have to inform our visitors that our promotion of a free pastry has to be withdrawn. We just learned that the coffee shop has closed. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused.

Bring a friend with you for a tour, and receive a voucher for a pastry at a Clinton coffee shop!

Save The Date! Come out to the CNR School on Wheels Children’s Festival with Thomas the Tank activities on August 11th!

Special hours on Thursday July 19th! We will be open for museum tours before the Pipes and Drums Band at 6:30! Bring a lawn chair and some bug spray, lemonade will be served!

Hello, friends! We have been busy preparing for Thomas Day and we're looking for volunteers. Thoms Day will be taking place on August 19, and we'd love for you to come help us out! It's a great way for high school students to get some volunteer hours. Contact Carolyn at 519-565-2723 for more information

Hello friends! Hopefully everyone is able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather after a long, cold winter. We will be opening for the season on Saturday, May 20th. We look forward to another great summer!

We are are not planning on rescheduling Thomas Day at this time. Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate your interest in Thomas Day and the School on Wheels Museum, and please stay tuned to our page for future news and events. For a rainy day activity, we suggest checking out the Huron County Museum in Goderich, where, among other things, you will find a real locomotive from a steam train.

Unfortunately we will be cancelling tomorrow's Thomas Day due to weather.

The museum staff is busy planning for Thomas Day 2016. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10:00-2:00 (weather permitting). If you have any suggestions for events or activities, be sure to let us know!

The museum is looking great after being recently painted and getting a new roof. Be sure to stop by for a visit!

Many wonderful new events planned for the 2016 season. The first event is Things to Consider Before You Ride with Tyler Hessel from Outdoor Projects in Bayfield. This talk will focus on bike maintenance and on road riding safety. Saturday May 28 from 11:00 am to12:00 76 Victoria Terrace Clinton