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2008 Schedule
All trains depart and return to Stettler, Alberta
(Updated:
Sunday October 12, 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's Church and Jimmy Jock Boardwalk. All (A) type and Family Excursion Specials are great entertainment for children and adults.
The alphabetic characters (A) to (M) and (FD) refer to the excursion type and fare structure for that trip.
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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.
Sat., October 18 - Country Dinner to Big Valley (Diesel) (A)
This may well be the very last time that the notorious
Bolton Gang 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 25 - Murder Mystery to Big Valley (Diesel) (D)
Departs Stettler 2:30 p.m. Returns Stettler 8:25 p.m.
Sat.,
November 29 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (G)
SOLD OUT
Departs Stettler 6:00 p.m. Returns Stettler 12:25 a.m.
Sat.,
December 6 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (G)
SOLD OUT
Departs Stettler 6:00 p.m. Returns Stettler 12:25 a.m.
Sat.,
December 13 - Christmas Special to Big Valley (Diesel) (G) 
SOLD OUT
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 ----
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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