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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Excursion Line in Alberta |
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/ |
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| Author: | Heavenrich [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Excursion Line in Alberta |
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 |
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| Author: | Rainier Rails [ Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Excursion Line in Alberta |
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. |
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| Author: | Gregslaton [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Excursion Line in Alberta |
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. |
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| Author: | rwullich [ Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Excursion Line in Alberta |
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. |
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| Author: | Rainier Rails [ Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Excursion Line in Alberta |
Thanks, Greg and Roy, for the info! I wondered what had happened to #5811! |
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