Locomotive 6060 Specials Schedule
All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated:
Friday February 01, 2008)
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.
PUBLIC
TIMETABLES
It
is anticipated that the Rocky Mountain Rail Society’s steam-locomotive No. 6060
will pull the following APST excursion trains. Please keep in mind that
Alberta Prairie reserves the right
to substitute trips to different destinations and to use alternative locomotives
in cases of mechanical failure. Inclusions on all excursions are subject to
change without notice, discount, or refund should circumstances arise which
would prevent the delivery of such things as a train being powered by Locomotive
No. 6060.
Saturday, June 28 - APST Limited to Big Valley (6060) (C)
These special excursions are the top of the line for Alberta Prairie. Includes
dinner theatre performance of original musical comedy by Shadow
Productions of Calgary, up scale buffet with
three entrées and served on
glassware, wine with the meal, guaranteed train
robbery, and on board
entertainment.
Seating is limited so book early.
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler
8:55 p.m.
Sponsored by TSOS
Construction - Stettler
Sunday, June 29 - 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 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler
4:25 p.m.
Sponsored by Naturally Yours - Stettler
Thursday, July 10 - 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
Bolton Gang 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 Ampco Electric - Stettler
Saturday, July 12 - Steak Barbecue Special (6060) (B)
Join us for one of this year's highlight events. Pull on your
boots and
cowboy hat and dine on barbecued steak, chuck wagon beans, baked
potatoes, tossed green salad and home-made pie. Complementary beer
with supper. Entertainment on train and at the barbecue. Guaranteed
train robbery.
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.
Sponsored by Dynamo Electric - Stettler
Sunday, July 13 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060) (A)
Visit to historic St Edmund's Church in Big Valley makes this a
popular
stop. Be sure to ask how this restored pioneer church happens to be a
bright blue and where the money came from that made it possible to build
a church on hill over looking the community. Includes roast beef buffet.
Departs Stettler 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler
4:25 p.m.
Sponsored by ATB Financial - Stettler
Thurs., August 28 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060) (A)
Outstanding collection
of hand-tools in the railway car museum cars is
one the largest and best of
its kind in Alberta. Be sure to spend some
time in these coaches immediately
south of the Big Valley station. Trip
includes buffet meal and entertainment.
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 7:55 p.m.
Sponsored by Otherside
Restaurant - Stettler
Friday, August 29 - Country Dinner to Big Valley
(6060) (A)
Visit to historic St Edmund's Church in Big Valley makes this a
popular
stop. Be sure to ask how this restored pioneer church happens to be a
bright blue and where the money came from that made it possible to build
a church on hill over looking the community. Includes roast beef buffet.
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler
7:55 p.m.
Sponsored by Maxwell
Results Realty - Stettler
Sat., August 30 -
Country Dinner to Big Valley (6060) (A)
There are no more Saturdays to ride the train and be
pulled by
the massive Mountain Class 6060 steam-locomotive this season.
Outstanding
collection
of hand-tools in the railway car museum cars
is
one the
largest and best of
its kind in Alberta. Be sure to spend
some
time in
these coaches immediately
south of the Big Valley station.
Trip
includes buffet meal and entertainment.
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler
7:55 p.m.
Sponsored by
Battle River Sports - Stettler
Sun., August 31 - Senior's Special to Big Valley (6060) (E)
No children please! Just for those who want to ride the train without the
bustle and excitement of 18 and under children. This trip offers all the
extras normally found on "County Dinner" excursions including a roast
beef buffet, time for sight-seeing in Big Valley and entertainment plus a
10 per cent discounts on tickets for seniors.
Departs Stettler 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler
4:25 p.m.
Sponsored by McDonald's
Restaurant - Stettler
PUBLIC TIME TABLES
Alberta Prairie reserves the right to substitute excursions
to destinations other than those shown in this schedule and to use alternative
motive of power in case of mechanical failure.
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED
Reservations can be arranged by phone using MasterCard
or VISA. Although we can usually accommodate passengers without reservations,
we do sell out and a reservation guarantees seating.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Cancellations will be accepted up until 24 hours prior
to departure. No refunds will be made with less than 24 hours notice. Cancellations
received less than seven (7) days prior will be issued a voucher of equal
value for a future trip. With less than five (5) days notice, it may not
be possible to seat passengers with their group. Please try to reserve
the required number of seats with original booking.
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL TIMES
A leisurely drive from Calgary will take approximately
three hours and, from Edmonton, two and one-half hours.
ALBERTA PRAIRIE COUNTRY DINNERS
Dinners are buffet style, served at the hall in community
named and are prepared by the people of that community. Meals usually include
Alberta beef, potato, roll, salad, vegetables and dessert.
FINE RAILWAY DINING (Winter Excursions only)
Dinners include a five-course meal with a choice of three
different entrees, wine and entertainment.