Kamloops Heritage Railway — Attraction in Kamloops

The city of Kamloops has played an intermediary role connecting Canadian Pacific and Canadian Natural thus connecting the East to the West. This Railways have played a huge role here in this city’s development and history. As someone from Calgary where Railway also played a great role and I love learning the rail history, this one an intriguing place to visit to know more. The staffs are genuinely some of the nicest people around and are so eager to teach about history of the trains. There are many actual trains and although some are retired, some still operate and you will see some rare snow plower trains here too which you can get inside of. There is also miniature trains and a city map inside the train like a museum. You can get inside some of these trains and learn how they communicated in the old days without radio and how they operated these mechanical machines. This is a must visit place for train and...

Awful experience with the trick or treat train ride today. The train was oversold and there was not enough seats for everyone so there were people standing with nowhere to sit. The train left at around 3:15 and got back at 4pm which was FAR from the 1.5 long ride that is advertised on their website. There pumpkin patch was actually just pumpkins tossed on the stairs at the end of the already short ride and with no one policing this most families took multiple pumpkins and many left with nothing because of it. Many people were NOT impressed that were standing and sitting around us and voiced very similar opinions.

The ride was FAR shorter then advertised. There was NO pumpkin patch There was ZERO communication from volunteers and staff.

I have looked forward to going on one of these train tours for years, but after this experience I will never do it again, and won't recommend anyone else...

This is the home for the #2141 Spirit of Kamloops steam locomotive. This train has been lovingly restored and has her original bell, whistle and name plate as well as authentic coaches, caboose, open air cars amd a cafe lounge railcar. The KHR, since going static, has turned their workshop into a museum. This museum, at the end of Pioneer Park, features exhibits on the #2141, Kamloops railway history and the story of our volunteers on their journey to restore a 115 year old steam locomotive. The KHR offers tours that offer an intimate look into the history of the 2141, often missed Kamloops railway history and the history of those who worked the rails. I would highly recommend this tour for train buffs and families alike. Child and family friendly. They are always looking for volunteers to help keep the dream of alive. Steam back...