Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions
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| Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions | |
|---|---|
 Alberta Prairie Railway steam engine | |
| Commercial operations | |
| Original gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Preserved operations | |
| Owned by | Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions |
| Operated by | Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions |
| Reporting mark | APR |
| Preserved gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Preservation history | |
| Headquarters | Stettler, Alberta |
| Website | |
| http://www.absteamtrain.com/ | |
Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions is a heritage railway originating in Stettler, Alberta.
The train runs between Stettler and Big Valley. The trips last five to six hours, with a stopover (all excursions include a buffet meal). Many trains (see the schedule[1]) are pulled by the No. 41 1920 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive, formerly Mississippian Railway #77 and sometimes CN U-1-f 4-8-2 number 6060. On days when the 2 steamers aren't running, the railroad operates SW-1200 diesel switcher number 1259. Until the end of the railroad's 1999 season, it operated on the 60 mile route to Coronation,_Alberta, which is still ripped up as of today.
See also
References
Sources
- Robbie, JT (May 2009), Alberta Prairie Railway: What do a Mississippi steam locomotive, a grocery store owner, and a desire for hope in a small Canadian town have in common?, Trains Magazine
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