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.

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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