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2010 Schedule
All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated:
Monday August 30, 2010)
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's Church and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk. All (A) type and Family Excursion Specials are great entertainment for children and adults.
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PUBLIC
TIMETABLES
Alberta Prairie reserves the right to substitute trips to different destinations
and to use
alternative locomotives in cases of mechanical failure. Although train robberies
are
scheduled on all (A) excursion with meals, they are only guaranteed on (B)
special event
and (C) APST Limited excursions. 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 train robberies.
Please note all excursion have seats available unless marked
SOLD OUT. Even then we recommend calling the reservation desk at 1-800-282-3994 to be added to the wait list for seats that may be freed up.
DIESEL VS. STEAM - MAY AND JUNE 2010
Although Alberta Prairie operates steam-locomotive
No. 41 on most
trips, this 90 year old artifact is scheduled for a rebuild of its axle
crown brasses and we are not sure how long it will take. No. 41
is not yet ready for service.
Sat., Sept. 4 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (E)
Complete package
includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef
buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional
theatre company, play all
the
parts and you become part of the play as
you attempt to solve the
mystery.
Starts out on the train and finishes
up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May
not be suitable for children.
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.
Sponsored
by Simply Rustic - Stettler
Sunday, Sept. 5 -
Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel)
(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 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler 3:55 p.m.
Sponsored by Stettler Dodge Ltd.
Saturday, Sept. 11 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Steam) (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
7:25 p.m.
Sponsored by Stettler Flooring & Paint Ltd.
Sunday, Sept. 12 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Steam) (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 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler 3:55 p.m.
Sponsored by Tim Hortons - Stettler
SOLD OUT
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.
Sponsored by TSOS Construction - Stettler
Sunday, Sept. 19
- Country Dinner to Big Valley (Steam) (A)
McAllister Motors Museum is a must see during the stop at Big Valley.
This building dating back to the 1930s has interpretive displays of local
artifacts and houses a variety of antique cars, trucks, tractors and farm
machinery. Trip includes entertainment and full course meal.
Departs Stettler 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler 3:55 p.m.
Sponsored by Burmac Mechanical 2000 - Stettler
Fri., Sept. 24 -
Fall Colours Special to Big Valley
(Steam) (A)
This is a once a year opportunity. Depending on the year
spectacular
colours can be seen all along the
tracks at this time in the fall.
Usually
all of the brush, trees, grasses
and fields have turned to bright gold,
orange
and reds, and are wonderful
to see up close and away from the highways.
Includes Alberta roast
beef buffet meal and on board entertainment.
Departs Stettler 11:00 a.m. Returns Stettler 3:55 p.m.
Sat., Sept.
25 - End of Steam Special to Big Valley (Steam) (A)
This is your last
chance in 2010 to ride the train behind steam-locomotive
No. 41. Come and join
us for roast beef buffet meal, entertainment and
a fireworks display on both
sides of the train during the return journey
to Stettler.
Departs
Stettler 3:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 9:05 p.m.
Sat.,
Oct. 2 - Fall Supper Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (A)
Join us for one of our
best excursions of the year and dine on traditional
community fall supper.
This outstanding buffet meal features roast turkey,
dressing, mashed potatoes
and gravy, garden fresh buttered carrots,
salads, and home made pie. Watch out
for the bandits!
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 7:25 p.m.
Sat.,
October 9 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (E)
Complete package
includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef
buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional
theatre company, play all
the
parts and you become part of the play as
you attempt to solve the
mystery.
Starts out on the train and finishes
up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May
not be suitable for children.
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler
8:25 p.m.
Sat., October 16 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel) (A)
This may well be the very last time that the notorious
Reynolds Raiders will
try to hold up the train this season. We have been having a lot of trouble,
but they are about to head south for the winter.
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 7:25 p.m.
Sat., October 23 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (E)
Complete package
includes diesel-locomotive powered train excursion,
full course roast beef
buffet dinner and murder mystery. Performers from
Shadow Productions, a Calgary professional
theatre company, play all
the
parts and you become part of the play as
you attempt to solve the
mystery.
Starts out on the train and finishes
up at the community hall in
Big Valley. May
not be suitable for children.
Departs
Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.
Sat.,
November 27 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (H)
Looking for unique way to celebrate the season with colleagues from work
and friend. Look no further. Alberta Prairie's Christmas party trains sell out
every year so book early. Includes ham and turkey buffet supper, dancing
to a live band, carolling and hay rides.
Departs Stettler 6:00 p.m. Returns Stettler 12:25 a.m.
Sat.,
December 4 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (H)
This is the second of three special Christmas party trips and a
great way
to celebrate with the staff from work. Includes train trip, traditional
buffet
dinner, hay rides & dance. And it is really simple to do; all you have to
do is make a phone call or two.
Departs Stettler 6:00 p.m. Returns Stettler 12:25 a.m.
Sat.,
December 11 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (H)
This is the last of Alberta Prairie’s special Christmas
party trips and a
great way to celebrate with the staff from work. Includes train trip, ham
and turkey buffet supper, dancing to a live band, carolling and hay rides.
And it is really simple to do.
Departs Stettler 6:00 p.m. Returns Stettler 12:25 a.m.
Or you can view Alberta Prairie's complete operating
schedule for past years:
2006
2007
2008 2009
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 is included with your meal.
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