Corner Brook's little train, the Mill Whistler, is down for repair

    Wednesday, 28 August 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Jim Parsons says the train is under repair and it isn’t easy to get replacement parts.

    It’s easy to notice the Corner Brook Mill Whistler is not making the rounds lately. The little red train is a big  hit with young and old alike. On Bayfm with Lenny Benoit, Mayor Jim Parsons says the train is under repair and it isn’t easy to get replacement parts. The city has budgeted to purchase a new train but parsons says it’s tough to find one. Parsons says the Mill Whistler pays for itself and is an important tool to the city. 

     

     

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