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    Holiday Train comes to town on Nov. 27

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    Posted on: November 22, 2017

    Hometown News Staff

    The CP Holiday Train is rolling into Merrickville, Smiths Falls and Perth on Monday, Nov. 27. Expect large crowds but great entertainment.

    Merrickville 103 East Broadway & Count​y Road #2. ​South side of crossing near Bay Street 2017-11-27 4:45 PM 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Colin James and Emma-Lee
    Smiths Falls Smith Falls Train Station, 63 Victoria St. 2017-11-27 6:20 PM 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Colin James and Emma-Lee
    Perth Rail yard near the junction of Herriott Street & Sherbrooke Street E 2017-11-27 7:40 PM 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Colin James and Emma-Lee

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