Welcome to the Revelstoke Railway Museum
website!
Discover Canada's history and railway heritage in one of
Canada's premiere railway museums! Learn about the building of
the railway, the workers involved, the final days of
construction and present day operation. The Museum's unique
design complements the multitude of beautiful artifacts and the
large photo collection displayed.
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 Railway Days
2008
Friday August 15 to Sunday August 24, 2008
A major, ten day, festival taking place throughout the whole
City of Revelstoke that celebrates our rich railway history and
heritage. From special exhibitions at all of community's
museums, to art shows and theatrical performances, to a model
railroad show, to 'speeder' and rolling stock demonstrations
along with lots of activities for the kids; Railway Days 2008 is
Revelstoke's must see, must do, event.
Visit the
Railway Days 2008 website for more information.
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The Museum houses the beautifully restored CPR locomotive #5468.
Built in 1948 for the Revelstoke Division, the Mikado P-2k 2-8-2
is an awesome representation of the Big Steam Era. This is one
of the larger steam engines ever used on CPR lines.
More information on this exhibition is available on our
events page.
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Tour CPR Business Car #4 and out in the "Yard", find more
original rolling stock - caboose, snow plow, flange car and
maintenance equipment. Take time to enjoy lunch in the park by
the yard and watch the main line unit trains roll by.
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