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# 2860 Mainline in October 2010

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by athelney, Aug 24, 2010.

  1. athelney

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    News, just released that ex CPR Royal Hudson 2860 will make one return trip North Vancouver to Squamish BC on October 2nd 2010 . This trip open to the public, will be it's first time recreating the excursion days from 1974 - 1999 on the world famous trip from North Vancouver .
    Departure will be 09.45 , arriving Squamish 11.45. Departing again at 14.00 with arrival back in North Van at 16.15.
    Details at the WCRA website www.wrca.org
    If any folks are visiting from the Uk , come along for a ride or at least gets some shots of the event

    cheers Richard
     
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    Fantastic news, finally a chance for 2860 to properly run. Best wishes to it running well (can't afford to come over myself) and hope you get to repeat this more regularly.
     
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    Happy Days - and autumn colours too - enjoy!
     
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    Sad news - excursion from North Vancouver on the 2nd October cancelled - not sure at this point if it will be rescheduled
     
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