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The '''Kettle Valley Steam Railway''' is a [[heritage railway]] near [[Summerland, British Columbia]]. |
The '''Kettle Valley Steam Railway''' is a [[heritage railway]] near [[Summerland, British Columbia]]. |
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The KVSR operates excursion trains over the only remaining section of the Kettle Valley Railway through beautiful vistas, orchards, vineyards, and over the 238' tall Trout Creek Trestle. Trains depart at 10:30 and 1:30 Sat-Mon during the spring and fall and Thurs-Mon through July and August. Check the schedule for special events such as the Great Train Robbery and the Christmas Express. |
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The Railway has two operating steam [[locomotives]]. Excursions run weekends and Mondays mid-May through early October. |
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Trains are pulled by ex-Canadian Pacific 2-8-0 steam locomotive #3716 (N-2-B class), built in 1912. The railway also has a 2-truck [[shay locomotive]], Mayo Lumber #3. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 20:34, 13 July 2008
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a heritage railway near Summerland, British Columbia.
The KVSR operates excursion trains over the only remaining section of the Kettle Valley Railway through beautiful vistas, orchards, vineyards, and over the 238' tall Trout Creek Trestle. Trains depart at 10:30 and 1:30 Sat-Mon during the spring and fall and Thurs-Mon through July and August. Check the schedule for special events such as the Great Train Robbery and the Christmas Express.
Trains are pulled by ex-Canadian Pacific 2-8-0 steam locomotive #3716 (N-2-B class), built in 1912. The railway also has a 2-truck shay locomotive, Mayo Lumber #3.