On February 3rd, 2020, City Council voted 6-5 in favour of moving Locomotive #17 to The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls. This is a move that will cost Cornwall $50,000.

I have created this petition, to ask council to renege their decision and keep Locomotive #17 where it belongs: in the city of Cornwall.

We have lost so much of our history to neglect, fires, poor decisions. The young bright minds of Cornwall's future deserve more than just plaques to showcase our city's 236 year old history; they deserve to see our heritage with their own eyes, especially when it can salvaged, saved, and restored.

Since their vote in February, several heritage groups, and skilled professionals have come forward offering their expertise, advice on where the locomotive could be moved to, and dozens of volunteers have offered to help in any way that they can.

By signing this petition, you are asking Cornwall's City Council to renege their vote, and keep Locomotive #17 within OUR city.