Joe smuin is the author of canadian pacifics kettle valley railway 0. The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Steam on the kettle valley a railway heritage remembered signed by robert turner ebay. The kettle valley line this song, about the scenic railway line that ran from hope, at the head of the fraser valley, along the southern border of british columbia to lethbridge in alberta, was written by the late ean hay. Map of the kettle valley railway and connecting railway trails kettle valley railway. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers find mccullochs wonder the story of the kettle valley railway by sanford, barrie at biblio. As is typical for railway beds, the grade never exceeds 2. There were rich silver and copper mines in the kootenays. But there was no canadian railway to carry the ore to a port on the west coast where it could be shipped to markets around the world.
Oct 01, 2002 the author does a great job on this fascinating story of the kettle valley railroad giving the complete history of its conception, construction and later demise. In fact it was john whites book driving the kettle valley railway that really got me started in the kvr. See more ideas about kettle, british columbia and vancouver city. Hundreds of railway workers were employed here and the trains played an important part in the day to day lives of penticton residents. The kettle valley steam railway showcases a unique part of the okanagans and british columbias history. Mccullochs wonder the story of the kettle valley railway by barrie sanford ebay. Chronicles the history of the railway, the restoration project to have steam on the kettle valley again, and historical insights. The map you requested is only available to some users. Turner second edition from the earliest days of surveying and railway construction, to battling snows in the mountains, to shipping the okanagans prized fruit, here are the stories of kettle valley railwaymen recalling the railway as it was. The transcontinental railroad made sheridans strategy of total war much more effective. Reviewed in the united states on february 12, 2017 for the railway buff and particularly those who are fascinated by the rich history of the coast to kootenay rail line, the kettle valley railway, this book is a virtual pot of gold. Cycling the kettle valley railway and millions of other books are available for amazon. The railway line into penticton was completed in 1915, and the first train arrived on may 30, 1915. The trail was developed during the 1990s after the canadian pacific railway abandoned train service.
Kettle valley steam railway summerland all you need to. From hope through to princeton, penticton past trail. The kettle valley railway kvr is an abandoned railbed located in southern british columbia between midway and hope. Apr, 2017 if biking the kettle valley railway isnt on your bucket list, it needs to be. The beginning of the kettle valley railway the idea for the kettle valley railway was born at the turn of the 20th century. The latter offer winetasting rooms, fantastic restaurants, vibrant arts scenes, and resorts that serve as jumpingoff points for adventures around the area. The 80 km section from myra canyon near kelowna through to penticton is one of the most popular, though its the short 12 km 7. The trail uses a rail corridor that was originally built for the nowabandoned kettle valley railway. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Signature press has been publishing highquality railroad history books since 1993. Tunnels and trestles are what cyclists remember most about the spectacular 600 kmlong kettle valley railwayone of the premier rail trails in canada. Bike myra canyon on the amazing kettle valley railway hike. This is really the only book that provides detailed info about the kvr.
It contains original scholarship and fresh interpretations that set the standard in railway research. This section runs from faulder to trout creek, running through west summerland and the prairie valley railway station. An impressive collection of images and information about the kvr. Kettle river museum one of the best small museums youll. The kettle valley rail trail is a multiuse recreational rail trail located in the okanaganboundary region of southern british columbia. Situated in central southern british columbia, this converted railway to trail way traverses some of canadas warmest climates through spectacular mountain and valley scenery.
Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. The line was not in full operation until after world war 1. The kettle valley railway reporting mark kv was a subsidiary of the canadian pacific railway that operated across southern british columbia, west of midway running to rock creek, then north to myra canyon, down to penticton over to princeton, coalmont, brookmere, coquihalla and finally hope where it connected to the main cpr line it opened in 1915 and was abandoned in portions beginning in. Located in southern british columbia, it was once named by outside magazine as one of the top 10 trails to cycle. Biking the kettle valley railway in the okanagan hike bike. I had to stop by numerous bike shops to get maps that work with the information. The kvsr operates excursion trains over the only remaining section of the kettle valley railway. Kettle valley railway news newspapers books scholar jstor.
Youll find over 5,000 railroad links here, sorted by category. Jun 22, 2014 song by dave baker arranged for choir by larry nickel music available from cypress choral music. The story of the kettle valley railway by barrie sanford great book on the history of a railroad with such high grades and mountains that it was abandoned. It is operated as the kettle valley steam railway, and is well worth a visit for the 1. The kettle valley line the british columbia folklore society. Myra canyonafter the okanagan mountain fire march 21, 2008 trail is now open. The 3rd edition of cycling thekettle valley railway is now availible in stores. It soon became known as mccullochs wonder due to the extraordinary engineering involved in its construction. It was the official headquarters of the kettle valley railway kvr. Mccullochs wonder the story of the kettle valley railway by. Once a comprehensive railroad system, the decommissioned tracks are now home to an extensive recreational trail providing almost 650 km 400 mi of connected pathways throughout the region. Kettle valley railway home page hector turners homepage of kettle valley railway. Com is your ticket to the best railroad sites on the web.
Kettle valley railway trail okanagan falls 2020 all. Chapters on interurbans and narrowgauge railroads have also been deleted, but that is a smaller loss. For rail fans and for anyone like myself who has cycled the old road bed it is a must read. Once a comprehensive railroad system, the decommissioned tracks are now home to an. Steam on the kettle valley, a railway heritage remembered, robert d. Download free ebook cycling the kettle valley railway. The museum contains the original station house, built in 1900 and currently houses exhibits commemorating the steam railway era of southern british columbia and the british columbia provincial police. When i started touring the kettle valley railway in the late 90s, much of the right of way was actually drivable by vehicle. Joe smuin author of canadian pacifics kettle valley railway. In 1910, andrew mcculloch began construction of the kettle valley railway that would connect the kootenays to the bc coast. Although there were many hardships, the railway was completed in 1916. The kettle valley railway reporting mark kv was a subsidiary of the canadian pacific railway that operated across southern british columbia, west of midway running to rock creek, then north to myra canyon, down to penticton over to princeton, coalmont, brookmere, coquihalla and finally hope where it connected to the main cpr line. The book was published by sono nis and was a project of the kettle valley steam railway society in cooperation with the royal bc museum.
In the mid19th century, it was estimated that 30 milion to 60 million buffalo roamed the plains. Youll also find detailed maps, safety tips, historical tidbits, a listing of. Kettle valley steam railway summerland 2020 all you need to. Here are carefully selected articles, photographs, and art. Jan 01, 2010 the kettle valley railway kvr is an abandoned railbed located in southern british columbia between midway and hope. Publishers of railroad history books signature press. Preparation for the tour this tour will take us over more than 460 km of rail trail over 4 mountain ranges. The kettle valley railway is an abandoned railway bed that runs about 600 kilometres through southcentral bc between midway and hope. Ean hay made the song from the experiences of his father at.
The historical guide to north american railroads, 3rd edition. Kettle valley railway, kvr, mileboards a historical. History of the kettle valley railway kvr in penticton bc. The kettle valley railway kvr is an abandoned railroad track that winds across the okanagan and similkameen region in southern bc.
Furthermore, some of the smaller roads listed in the second edition have been deleted. Free on lap plus 5% gst kettle valley steam railway. Built during 1910 1915, the kvr kootenay to coast connection powered our pioneer fruit industry into world markets, transported our families on vacations and errands. The first step in preparation is to obtain the most recent edition of dan langfords book, cycling the kettle valley railway. Song by dave baker arranged for choir by larry nickel music available from cypress choral music. History, map, links to other kvr and related sites, book list and a list of museums and societies related to the kvr. Support the kettle valley steam railway nonprofit society donate adults. Biking the kettle valley railway kvr, an old, abandoned railway bed that has a new lease on life, is one of the top things to do the okanagan valley in spring, summer and fall. Kvr trail kettle valley railway recreational trail british columbia. Sadly, most of the scenic kettle valley railway line has been abandoned, but a scenic 10 mile section in the hills above summerland was preserved by local rail enthusiasts. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. The kettle valley steam railway is a heritage railway near summerland, british columbia. Steam on the kettle valley from karens books trains. Back then, much of the right of way was used by ranchers and people used atvs on the right of way.
I couldnt finish off the first edition until the kettle valley steam railway was operating, and it was a delight to be there when the first trains ran between west summerland and trout creek over kettle. The kettle valley line this song, about the scenic railway line that ran from hope, at the head of the fraser valley, along the southern border of british columbia to. The author does a great job on this fascinating story of the kettle valley railroad giving the complete history of its conception, construction and later demise. Where the buffalo no longer roamed history smithsonian. New model railroad products for the week of april 23, 2020. It is a successor and enlargement of central valley railroad publications, and has acquired rights to more than fifty former titles of howellnorth, darwin and superior railroad books. The kettle valley line about the railway running from hope, bc to lethbridge, alberta. Midway to penticton completed oct 2, 1914 princeton to penticton completed april 23rd 1915.