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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 o
f 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.


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