Locomotive 6060 Specials Schedule

All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated: Monday January 23, 2012)

  The destination for Alberta Prairie excursions is Big Valley. This community was the divisional point for the Canadian Northern Railway in the early 1900s. Feature attractions include restored railway station, roundhouse interpretive centre, St. Edmund Church and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk.

Thurs., July 19 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060)         (A)     
Stop in historic railway town highlighted by visits to fully restored
second-class (depot) railway station that doubles as part of the
community's museum, and the remains of a fourteen stall roundhouse
that has been turned into an interpretive centre. Includes roast beef
buffet meal.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:55 p.m.
                        Sponsored by Stettler Dodge Ltd.

Friday, July 20 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060)         (A)         
The development of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame to the south
of the Railway Car Museum is a great addition to that community's
many attractions and well worth a visit. Spend some time looking at
the railway related artifacts in the station while you are in the area.
Trip includes Alberta roast beef buffet.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:85 p.m.
                           Sponsored by Sobeys - Stettler

Saturday, July 21 - Live Steam Show to Big Valley (6060)   (A)             
You will feel the heat and smell the coal burning as model steam engine
enthusiasts come together to display their fascinating creations. Working
early gasoline pump engines, antique machinery and vehicles, and one
of a kind creations also featured. Includes roast beef buffet meal and all
the other extras offered on most Country Dinner excursions and more.
Departs Stettler      2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       8:25 p.m.
Sponsored by Sutton Landmark Realty – Gwen Lee/Lynn Engel

Sunday, July 22 - Live Steam Show to Big Valley (6060)     (A)
Second day of annual Live Steam Show and a great opportunity to see
working live steam models, pump engines, and antiques up close and
operating. Includes entertainment and Alberta roast beef buffet meal.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.        Returns Stettler       4:55 p.m.
            Sponsored by Johnson Connor Agencies - Stettler

Mon., Aug. 6 - Rail Fans Special to Big Valley (Steam)      (A)     
This is Alberta Prairie's annual event showcasing railway equipment and
locomotives. Highlight will be a photo roll-by featuring steam-locomotive
No. 41 and visit to historic railway town. Locomotives and other rail
equipment on display and open to public. This trip is really a "Country
Dinner" with an added feature. Locomotive No. 41 will pull train to Big
Valley and Mountain class No. 6060 will pull back to Stettler.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.        Returns Stettler       5:15 p.m.
                Sponsored by Ware’s Jewellers- Stettler

Sat., August 11 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060)        (A)         
Stop in historic railway town highlighted by visits to fully restored
second-class (depot) railway station that doubles as part of the
community's museum, and the remains of a fourteen stall roundhouse
that has been turned into an interpretive centre. Includes roast beef
buffet meal.
Departs Stettler      11:00 a.m.        Returns Stettler       4:25 p.m.
  Sponsored by Rainbow Photo/Heartland Stationers – Stettler

Thurs., August 16 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060)   (A)              
The development of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame to the south
of the Railway Car Museum is a great addition to that community's
many attractions and well worth a visit. Spend some time looking at
the railway related artifacts in the station while you are in the area.
Trip includes Alberta roast beef buffet.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:55 p.m.
                     Sponsored by Coffee Tree - Stettler

Friday, August 17 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060)   (A)                
Don't be surprised if bandits show-up. We have been having a bunch
of trouble with the notorious Reynolds Raiders over the last few years and
try as they may the railway police seem baffled as to how to catch them.
And yes! You should be safe while visiting Jimmy Jock Boardwalk, the
little town within a town. Includes buffet meal and entertainment.
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       7:55 p.m.
           Sponsored by Tom's Boot Shop & Repair - Stettler

Saturday, August 18 - Free-mo Trains Special (6060)         (A)              
Each year modellers create and operate one of the largest model train
layouts of its type in North America. Participants arrange modules, hooked
them all up, level the entire thing to create around 500 feet worth of
bench work covering almost the entire surface of the Big Valley arena! Trip
includes visit to the show organized by the Calgary Free-mo club,
entertainment, and a roast beef buffet supper.  
Departs Stettler       2:30 p.m.         Returns Stettler       8:25 p.m.
         Sponsored by Pfeiffer House of Music Ltd. - Stettler

Sunday, August 19 - Country Dinner Plus (6060)                (A)
This is the second day of 9th annual Free-mo trains show organized by
the Calgary Free-mo Club which was, in 2007,  the largest of its type in
North America and 2011 may well be another record breaker.  Trip
includes visit to the show, entertainment, meal, and train robbery.  
Departs Stettler    11:00 a.m.         Returns Stettler        4:55 p.m.
                Sponsored by Heartland Glass – Stettler