New Excursion Line in Alberta

Alexander D. Mitchell IV · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:18 pm

http://www.aspencrossing.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AspenCrossing

http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/2014/10/2 ... way-in-may

About an hour southeast of Calgary. Tied to a mini-resort with simulated station and caboose cabin, real 1887 CP car for dining, one real caboose, campground, gift store, and other attractions. Still pretty much "middle of nowhere," but a lot of Alberta fits that description.

Anyone recognize the rolling stock?

A 2012 tour of the line, with lots of photos:
http://www.bigdoer.com/2848/exploring-h ... f-calgary/

Heavenrich · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 11:07 am **Posts:** 630

They've been around for years -- and were on "Dragon's Den" the Canadian Version of "Shark Tank" a couple of years ago.

The operation has just been a camp ground with a stationary dining car and they've been trying to expand into a tourist railroad for some time.

Bob H

Rainier Rails · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:43 pm

Alexander D. Mitchell IV wrote:

Anyone recognize the rolling stock?

The 2 coaches are ex-CP, built in 1947 as shells by either CC&F or NSC and completed by CP. The Daylight-painted baggage is a mystery.

Gregslaton · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:23 pm

The two coaches are ex Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern PLUM CREEK, ex Algoma Central 419, ex Canadian Pacific 2119, and ex DM&E SILVER CREEK, ex AC 418, ex CP 2213.

rwullich · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:58 pm

The baggage car in Daylight colors is former UP 5811, (Daylight Locomotive and Machine) DLMX 5811 "Yes Dear", CP 105. CP had acquired the car for use as a possible tool/support car for use with the 2816. The car was recently offered for bids/sale and sold to the group at Aspen Crossing.

Rainier Rails · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:18 am

Thanks, Greg and Roy, for the info! I wondered what had happened to #5811!