We rode on the train there back when it first opened as a tourist run in the late 1990s. If I recall correctly the train only made a 10-15 minute trip back then, with the engine pushing the entire way. I don't think they could cross any of the bridges then. Good memories.
Got to ride the KVSR last year.. marked the third time I've seen the 3716 and I can tell she's still got alot of life left in her There's a song written by Dave Baker about 3716.. and I think it sums her up well.. "...Her solem face undaunted, as she rolls on slowly by.. her blackened body glistening in the sunlight.. and I don't suppose she'll ever know just what she's meant to me as she rolls away and dissappears from sight.." "3716 it's good to see you! I just don't recall how long it's been.. but the echo of your call still lives within us all, it's so Great to see you riding the rails again!"
The Kettle Valley Ry was the most costly mile-over-mile railroad in N. America. It got worse. It had to close off its highest pass in the winters because it literally snowed them in. The maintenance of way workers were overwhelmed starting in late November and by mid-December most years the railway simply closed that route until the late spring. Also, the Kettle Valley Ry was stood up solely to keep the American Great Northern Railway under tycoon J. J. Hill from making an incursion into territory that the CPR's charter said was its territory, from the CPR mains all the way to the Canadian/US border. No other railway could be built in that region if the Canadian government was to keep their side of the charter. Except the Americans didn't care and began to build their lines anyway. If you ever get to Hope, British Columbia, do take the Othello exit on the Coquihalla highway and spend an hour, at least, a the Othello or Quintet Tunnel complex. It was part of the Kettle Valley and has to be seen to be believed. Five tunnels, each with a bridge linking them. Imagine that, over a roaring river that winds back and forth below.
The KVR is certainly one of the CPRs unique and fascinating stories, no question! Some day I'd like to tour the whole former line area and learn all about the route. I even learned some new things from your comment, so thanks!
So fun this summer when I went on it with my mom we stopped like 20 minutes in and we were told we could have derailed if we kept going kinda scary tbh
Increduble, it’s like a mini new Rocky Mountain Express!
The best experience I ever had the food after the ride was sooooo good and the robbery was so awesome!
Awesome Documentary
We rode on the train there back when it first opened as a tourist run in the late 1990s. If I recall correctly the train only made a 10-15 minute trip back then, with the engine pushing the entire way. I don't think they could cross any of the bridges then. Good memories.
Got to ride the KVSR last year.. marked the third time I've seen the 3716 and I can tell she's still got alot of life left in her
There's a song written by Dave Baker about 3716.. and I think it sums her up well..
"...Her solem face undaunted, as she rolls on slowly by.. her blackened body glistening in the sunlight.. and I don't suppose she'll ever know just what she's meant to me as she rolls away and dissappears from sight.."
"3716 it's good to see you! I just don't recall how long it's been.. but the echo of your call still lives within us all, it's so Great to see you riding the rails again!"
What's the name of the song?
Well done Rob! Another fine program. 3716 looks like a beautiful little consolidation too.
Thanks! It definitely is. Great little tourist line out there.
Very well done
The Kettle Valley Ry was the most costly mile-over-mile railroad in N. America. It got worse. It had to close off its highest pass in the winters because it literally snowed them in. The maintenance of way workers were overwhelmed starting in late November and by mid-December most years the railway simply closed that route until the late spring. Also, the Kettle Valley Ry was stood up solely to keep the American Great Northern Railway under tycoon J. J. Hill from making an incursion into territory that the CPR's charter said was its territory, from the CPR mains all the way to the Canadian/US border. No other railway could be built in that region if the Canadian government was to keep their side of the charter. Except the Americans didn't care and began to build their lines anyway. If you ever get to Hope, British Columbia, do take the Othello exit on the Coquihalla highway and spend an hour, at least, a the Othello or Quintet Tunnel complex. It was part of the Kettle Valley and has to be seen to be believed. Five tunnels, each with a bridge linking them. Imagine that, over a roaring river that winds back and forth below.
The KVR is certainly one of the CPRs unique and fascinating stories, no question! Some day I'd like to tour the whole former line area and learn all about the route. I even learned some new things from your comment, so thanks!
So fun this summer when I went on it with my mom we stopped like 20 minutes in and we were told we could have derailed if we kept going kinda scary tbh
To bad all of that KVR ROW is gone, so beautiful.
Promo SM ❤️
Music ruined the wonderful steam and engine sounds.