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June 2025

Trip includes round-trip train journey, full course buffet style Alberta roast of beef and gravy meal at the hall in Big Valley, live entertainment in the coaches, time to visit and explore a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, the blue church on the hill – St. Edmund’s, McAlister’s Garage Museum, Big Valley Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum, Big Valley Rail Car Museum, and the roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres. High likelihood of an attack by mounted train robbers.

Jun 08 2025

ROAST BEEF DINNER AT BIG VALLEY (Steam)

Dine on barbecued side ribs, chuckwagon beans, baked potatoes, and Caesar salad. Live entertainment on the train, plus time to do some exploring in the village including a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, the cars and household artifacts at McAlister’s Garage Museum, and the world-class Big Valley Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum. Train robbery by the Reynolds Raiders horse-mounted outlaw gang likely.

Jun 14 2025

BARBECUED RIBS SPECIAL TO BIG VALLEY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

Treat Dad to a day out on the train to the Village of Big Valley and return. Includes chance for some lucky dad travelling with family to win a $500 gift certificate, a full course buffet style barbecued steak meal at Big Valley’s community hall, complementary wine or beer with the meal, live entertainment on the train, time to visit a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, rail car museum, and roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres, and the cars and household artifacts at McAlister’s Garage Museum.

Jun 15 2025

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL TO BIG VALLEY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

This trip lasts four (4.0) hours, and travels to Alberta Prairie’s COUNTRY HIDEAWAY and its beautiful natural park setting. Your fare includes an all-you-can-eat-buffet-style meal at the Hideaway featuring your choice of barbecued hamburger with all the trimmings and/or a deluxe hot dog lunch plus baked beans.

Jun 29 2025

ALL YOU CAN EAT SPECIAL TO COUNTRY HIDEAWAY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

July 2025

Steam-locomotive No. 41 will be decked out with Canada flags and the trip includes a full course buffet Steak Barbecue meal with all the trimmings at hall in Big Valley plus Canada Day gifts/tokens. Also featured will be live entertainment on board the train in the coaches and the Lone Star Saloon, time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz and explore a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, the blue church on the hill – St Edmund’s, McAlister’s Garage Museum, the Big Valley Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum, the Big Valley Rail Car Museum, and the roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres. There is a high likelihood of train robbery by the Reynold Raiders, a group of horse-mounted desperadoes.

Jul 01 2025

CANADA DAY SPECIAL TO BIG VALLEY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

This trip will travel to Big Valley and make a stop at the Country Hideaway on the return journey. Includes full course buffet barbecue steak supper with all the trimmings at the Community Hall in Big Valley. Live entertainment on the train in coaches and at Big Valley there will be time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz, the Canadian Northern restored station, the vintage automobiles, trucks and household artifacts at McAlister’s Garage Museum, and Big Valley’s world-class Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum. At the Hideaway hayrides, nature walks, children’s barrel train, old-time carnival games, and rubber duck races are all part of the excitement. Mine payroll on board increases the danger of being hit by the Reynolds Raiders horse-mounted outlaw gang.

Jul 06 2025

EXTENDED 2-STOP TRIP TO BIG VALLEY & HIDEAWAY (Diesel)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

No children please! Just for those who want to ride the train without the bustle and excitement of 13 and under. This trip lasts five (5) hours, and travels to the Village of Big Valley. This trip includes full course buffet style baked ham and scalloped potato meal in the Big Valley Community Hall, live entertainment in the coaches, time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz, and explore a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, the blue church on the hill – St. Edmund’s, the McAlister’s Garage Museum, Big Valley’s world class Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum, the Big Valley Rail Car Museum, and the roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres. Please note the Reynolds Raiders have been spotted in the area.

Jul 10 2025

SENIORS/ADULTS ONLY SPECIAL TO BIG VALLEY (Diesel)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

This trip includes round-trip train journey, full course buffet style Alberta roast of beef and gravy meal at the hall in Big Valley, live entertainment in the coaches, time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz and explore a fully restored 1912 Canadian Northern railway station, the blue church on the hill – St. Edmund’s, McAlister’s Garage Museum, Big Valley Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum, Big Valley Rail Car Museum, and the roundhouse and elevator interpretive centres. High likelihood of attack by mounted train robbers. For more details, please visit Alberta Prairie Railway.

Jul 13 2025

ROAST BEEF DINNER AT BIG VALLEY (Diesel)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

This trip will travel to Big Valley and make a stop at the Country Hideaway on the return journey. Includes full course buffet barbecue steak supper with all the trimmings at the Community Hall in Big Valley. Live entertainment on the train in coaches and at Big Valley there will be time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz, the Canadian Northern restored station, the vintage automobiles, trucks and household artifacts at McAlister’s Garage Museum, and Big Valley’s world-class Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum. At the Hideaway hayrides, nature walks, children’s barrel train, old-time carnival games, and rubber duck races are all part of the excitement. Mine payroll on board increases the danger of being hit by the Reynolds Raiders horse-mounted outlaw gang.

Jul 18 2025

EXTENDED 2-STOP TRIP TO BIG VALLEY & HIDEAWAY (Diesel)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

Enjoy a little bit of “The Rock” right here in Alberta and feast on steak and lobster. Includes on board entertainment and a Down-East band at supper. And what would a Newfoundlander Special be without complementary “East Coast” beer and Newfoundland berry wine.

Jul 19 2025

NEWFOUNDLANDER SPECIAL TO BIG VALLEY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

Trip includes round-trip train journey, full course buffet style Alberta roast of beef and gravy meal at the County Hideaway, live entertainment on site, and its beautiful natural park setting. Your stay at the Hideaway includes hayrides, nature walks, inside and/or outside dining, children’s barrel train rides, old-time carnival games, rubber duck races, and a high likelihood of attack by mounted train robbers.

Jul 24 2025

ROAST BEEF DINNER AT THE COUNTRY HIDEAWAY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

This trip will travel to Big Valley and make a stop at the Country Hideaway on the return journey. Includes full course buffet barbecue steak supper with all the trimmings at the Community Hall in Big Valley. Live entertainment on the train in coaches and at Big Valley there will be time to visit Granny’s Fudge Factory and All That Buzz, the Canadian Northern restored station, the vintage automobiles, trucks and household artifacts at McAlister’s Garage Museum, and Big Valley’s world-class Hand-tool and Collectibles Museum. At the Hideaway hayrides, nature walks, children’s barrel train, old-time carnival games, and rubber duck races are all part of the excitement. Mine payroll on board increases the danger of being hit by the Reynolds Raiders horse-mounted outlaw gang.

Jul 25 2025

EXTENDED 2-STOP TRIP TO BIG VALLEY & HIDEAWAY (Steam)

Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions

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