Excerpts “It was a beautiful day in October 1985 when two transport trucks owned by Muskoka Transport and Fowler Construction rolled along highways #401/400 en route St. Thomas to Huntsville carrying the two little locomotives #1 & #2. On the rear of each trailer was a large placard which read ‘Portage Flyer Coming Home to Muskoka’ … ” “Now that the equipment and rolling stock were back home and in storage, and our site selection spelled out, it was time to pursue a suitable piece of property where we could develop our new steam theme park … ” “Although much time had passed, it had always been our dream that the Portage Flyer would once again operate and carry enthusiastic tourists somewhere in the Huntsville and Lake of Bays area … ” “The next day dawned bright and sunny, and the final finishing touches were applied to the two units. Following the ceremonial breaking of the champagne bottle over the cat-walk of the Portage Flyer, the party began … ” “Canada Day July 1st, 2000—the day we were all waiting for. This would be the celebration that the railway volunteers and townspeople had long awaited—‘The Grand Opening’, which coincided with the Town of Huntsville’s 100th birthday … ” return to top of page