Kettle Valley Steam Railway
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The Kettle Valley Steam Railway (reporting mark KVSR) is a heritage railway near Summerland, British Columbia. Opened in 1995 by the Kettle Valley Railway Society, the line runs from Prairie Valley station on Bathville Road to the Trout Creek trestle bridge. Excursion trains are primarily hauled by Canadian Pacific 3716, a 2-8-0 steam locomotive purchased in 2003. All railway operations are currently suspended due to the ongoing 2026 Bald Range fire covering all of Summerland. It is unknown if the Prairie Valley station and shops have been damaged, although crews have moved the rail equipment, including the two locomotives and coaches, to the former West Summerland station. Railway personnel have confirmed that the trestle and rail equipment are intact.
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