Prairie Dog Central -
This railroad operates from Inkster Junction on the outskirts of
Winnipeg, Manitoba to the hamlet of Grosse Isle. The route is straight
as an arrow over one of the flattest landscapes in North America. Steam
locomotive #3 is a 4-4-0 built in Scotland in 1882 by Dubs & Company
and pulls wooden passenger equipment over 100 years old!
Kettle Valley Steam Railway - Canadian
Pacific 3716 is a 2-8-0 built in 1912 by Montreal Locomotive Works. The
route features dramatic views of of the mountains, valleys, and fruit
orchards in and around Summerland, BC, including the spectacular Trout
Creek Trestle, the third highest railway bridge in North America.
Kamloops Heritage Railway -
This railroad features 2-8-0 #2141, a beautifully restored locomotive
built in 1912. The engine moved under its own power in 2002 after an
eight year effort by volunteers. Our visit began on Canada Day with an
evening departure of the “Fireworks Special” and the next day with the
first regular trip of the season.
Alberni Pacific Steam Railway - The Vancouver
Island railroad operates #7, a 2-8-2 tank engine built by Baldwin in
1929. The engine worked for several forest industry owners and finished
its career in mill switching service as late as 1972. It’s restored to
its Alberni Pacific Lumber Company livery and carries passengers from
the Port Alberni depot to the McLean Mill. This is a working example of a
remote lumber camp and sawmill from the mid 20th century featuring an
operating steam donkey.
