Vancouver Island Model Engineer. Steve Alder does a practice run while train enthusiast from left Felix O'Case and Railroad Historical Society member Tom West look on during the Bayview Place Roundhouse Centennial event.

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Bayview Place Roundhouse celebration runs Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m.



Bayview Place Roundhouse celebration runs Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6:30 p.m. The event features ferris wheel rides, food trucks, a historic train exhibit, a beer garden, a chef stage and live music by 54-40, Big Sugar and more.

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