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Published on 23-06-2011 04:00 PM
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As the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel revealed the new Cranbrook History Gallery on Friday, June 17, MP David Wilks announced the soon-to-be status of the expanding museum.
"This museum is going to be dedicated as a national historic site," said Wilks. "This is great for the city of Cranbrook and great for CP rail. It recognizes the importance of rail through this area and is a long overdue designation."
There are 954 national historic sites located in Canada, and the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel which showcases an unparalleled collection of historic railway passenger cars while being located next to active Canadian Pacific Railway tracks will soon have that prestigious title.
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