Home
 
Home

3716 Engine

 

Welcome to a New Year and the fun it holds at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway!

We have now posted our 2010 Schedule and encourage you to start making your plans and reservations for the special events or days you want to ride on this historic rail line.

We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you this coming season.  Join us for our first special event - the Easter Train on Saturday, April 3rd at 1:30 pm. Reservations are a must. Don't delay! Call us toll free @  1-877-494-8424. (Click on our Special Events section for more details on all our 2010 events)

Our office hours are now Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm. We are closed Saturdays & Sundays.  

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is proud to be a member of the South Okanagan Heritage Alliance (SOHA).  This six member Alliance offers heritage tours throughout the South Okanagan - Similkameen.  History Loves Company - Make today a trip into yesterday! Find out more at www.exploreheritage.ca

 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway showcases a unique part of the Okanagan's and British Columbia's history. Built during 1910- 1915, the KVR “Kootenay to Coast Connection” powered our pioneer fruit industry into world markets, transported our families on vacations and errands; created employment, hobos and stories that will be with us forever.

 We invite you to join us on the only preserved section of this historic railway: Ten miles of beautiful vistas; from lush orchards and vineyards to a spectacular view of lake and land from the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge 238 ft above the canyon floor. The sight and sound of our restored 1912 Steam Locomotive the “3716” will bring the era alive as you ride along on this 90 minute journey in a vintage passenger coach or open air car. An observation game for kids, anecdotes and lively musical entertainment make every run a memorable experience for the whole family. Make your reservation by calling us toll free 1-877-494-8424. We look forward to seeing you this season!

 The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is run by a non-profit society dedicated to preserving Okanagan & BC Railway Heritage. Donations and all proceeds from Ticket & Gift Shop sales make the operation of this historic attraction a reality. Thank you for your support.

camera

Many thanks to Photographers David Layland, Leedia Minnella.  Photography by Chris, Jackie Farmer, Robin Forbes, Peter Layland and the Summerland Museum for bringing the Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s past and present alive to everyone who travels this website.

Enjoy the journey…

Read more...