SPRX #15's Journey

SPRX #15's Journey

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Any day now!!

We know that our passenger car is loaded and ready to go. But it sounds like there is still some paperwork that has to be worked out down in Gettysburg.

We will be tweeting (@SP_Railway) and blogging as soon as we get the news. We also hope to get pictures of the car being loaded and will post them here.

Please stay tuned!!!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

It's Happening!!

We have received word from the company hired to transport the passenger car from Gettysburg to its new home in Ogema. They have indicated that the flat bed rail cars that will carry our new passenger car have arrived. The passenger car will be loaded onto these flat beds in 2 phases: the wheels, also called bogeys or trucks, will be removed from the bottom of the car so it can be planted firmly on the flat bed car, with the "trucks" travelling on a separate car.

The loading was expected to happen yesterday, but high winds forced them to delay. We will bring updates as they come in and will try to provide pictures.

We expect this trip will take 4 - 6 weeks and we will give periodic updates on where the passenger car is in its journey.

As well, our new GE 44 tonner diesel locomotive will begin its journey from North Conway, New Hampshire in the coming weeks and we will also chronicle it's journey to Ogema.

Please check back for updates!!

Here are a couple photos of the interior of the "Pullman" 70 Passenger Car.



Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A little background Info

Here is a little background info on what it is we're doing and where we are heading:


"The Ogema Heritage Railway Association began as the Transportation Division of the Deep South Pioneer Museum in July, 2010. Southern Prairie Railway, the operating division of the Ogema Heritage Railway Association, has been in the process of being created for the last four years.


The Ogema Heritage Railway Association is a charitable non-profit museum and will be the owners of the heritage train station and the engine and equipment.


The engine and one passenger car have been purchased and fundraising has begun.  Funds raised will be used to help with purchase, moving and restoration costs.  Our goal is to have the train tour fully operational for Ogema’s centennial celebration in 2012.


Our train tour will operate on the Redcoat Rail Line, which runs 114 km from Assiniboia to Pangman.  Abundant wildlife highlights this scenic rail line, which includes operational wooden elevators and the majestic Big Muddy Badlands.


Southern Prairie Railway continues to develop partnerships to foster the success of our train tours.  Our alliances with Red Coat Road and Rail, and the Deep South Pioneer museum are the foundation on which we are building.  Surrounding communities offer a wide range of interests from museums to historic sites to golf courses to cultural events.   Our tour train will feature Saskatchewan and its wealth of resources.  Coordinating train tours with local events will establish our area as one of Saskatchewan’s leading tourist destinations.


Southern Prairie Railway is planning to offer a variety of train experiences.  Starting with a low cost ride suitable for the whole family, to themed events including sunset rides and wine and cheese tours.  Our passengers will depart our train cherishing memories of a unique and very enjoyable Saskatchewan experience."