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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

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Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Summerland is home to one of BC’s few operational steam railways. The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is celebrating 15 years of preservation and operation on the only remaining section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway built during 1910 – 1915. Learn about the fascinating story of a railway that changed the face of southern BC – its ultimate demise and its “rebirth” as a heritage attraction as you travel through Prairie Valley – a quilted patchwork of lush orchards, vineyards and fields of green. Rock cuts and natural landscapes provide another kind of beauty as the train takes you onto the Trout Creek Trestle Bridge built 238 ft above the canyon floor.

Powered by a restored 1912 consolidation steam locomotive called “the 3716″ you can see all from a vintage passenger or open-air coach. An observation game for kids, historical commentary and lively musical entertainment make regular train runs a memorable experience for the whole family. You’ll also want to experience a “Great Train Robbery & BBQ” theme train, which brings the “Old West” alive. The notorious Garnett Valley Gang delights passengers as they ride out of the hills to rob them of their spare change which the gang donates to local charities and organizations throughout the South Okanagan.

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