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DuckBrat
08-02-2011, 09:45 PM
Went for a ride on the Steam train that runs from Stettler to Big Valley on the Weekend. What a great time! Entertainment, drinks, incredible food buffet, and awesome scenery (great wildlife). Great idea for a party or family outing. Their Steam engine #6060 produced the same horsepower as a new diesel engine and runs on recycled motor oil. Looks like they are going to bring some of the old unused track onto their tour. Will be looking to go back again when that happens. Just thought I'd share.

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nivek2506
08-03-2011, 12:38 PM
That last picture (other than the Pepsi machine) was just like looking back in time.
What does soemthing like that cost?
Very good pictures, thanks for sharing.
bigdaddy37
08-03-2011, 12:55 PM
Here's the link. Looks pretty neat.

http://www.absteamtrain.com/
doetracks
08-03-2011, 01:30 PM
That is TOO COOL!!! I love steam.

I was VERY fortunate to get a chance to ride in the locomotive in Virginia City. I didn't realize how labour intensive those steam engines are. Was a GREAT experience.

Hope to take in this one maybe next year :happy0034:
DuckBrat
08-03-2011, 03:35 PM
My ticket was $94.50 and included everything except liquor.
bb356
08-03-2011, 03:39 PM
COOL ................... Thanks for Posting !!!
Scotty P.
08-03-2011, 03:39 PM
Crazy, I'm going this Sunday for the nephews 3rd B-Day. I did really know what to expect, thanks for posting!
Pep
08-04-2011, 08:02 PM
We have been twice in the last 9 or 10 years taking different friends with us both times and we had a great time both times. Thanks for the post. Reminds me we need to go again soon.:)
cmdalexander
08-04-2011, 08:11 PM
Two questions
1. How long is the ride?
2. More importantly - Do they serve Beer on ye olde locamtovie?

Looks very cool!
Gonehuntin'
08-04-2011, 08:35 PM
It does our town good to have people enjoying the train!Thanks for coming out!
AB2506
08-04-2011, 09:00 PM
We went in 2005. We enjoyed everything about it except the buffett. Hopefully it was just a bad day. I was embarrassed that the roast beef was labelled "Alberta beef". Terrible. The buns and the fresh fruit pies were awesome though.

So judging by the recent reviews, it is good to hear that the food was good. It was otherwise an enjoyable trip. I would go again.