The network of tracks and "Charleswood Station" was located on Taylor's private 7-acre (2.8 ha) property.

In April 2021, the family of AVR's late founder requested that the railway club vacate the property within six months.

[7] The railway had its official grand opening on September 13 1997, in a ceremony attended by Manitoba lieutenant governor Yvon Dumont.

[14] Because of Taylor's significant role in the AVR's operations, the annual Christmas events were cancelled for 2013.

"[16] On April 23, 2021 the AVR announced that the railway would no longer be able to operate on the Taylor's property.

As a result, the AVR moved its rolling stock into storage and most of the physical infrastructure was removed by the fall of 2022.