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This page lists preservation societies in BC that have steam locomotives in their possession or operate steam engines. Contact addresses are included. We must be grateful for the actions of these societies for the preservation of an important piece of British Columbia history.

British Columbia Forest Museum

The British Columbia Forest Museum looks after the British Columbia Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan. The Discovery Centre is the home of 3 narrow gauge and 3 standard gauge steam locomotives, as well as other logging and forestry related equipment. For more information:

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Friends of Fort Steele Society

The Friends of Fort Steele Society look after Fort Steele Heritage Town and the East Kootenay Railway (Dunrobin Railway) which consists of steam locomotives #1077 (2-6-2), #115 (Pacific Coast Shay), and the Dunrobin (0-4-4T) as well as, diesel locomotives #25 and #14.

Friends of Fort Steele Society
9851 Highway 93/95
Fort Steele, B.C. VOB 1NO

Ph: (250) 417-6000
Fax: (250) 489-2624
E-mail: Info@FortSteele.bc.ca

Website: http://www.fortsteele.ca/story/friends/

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Kamloops Heritage Railway Society

The Kamloops Heritage Railway (formerly known as the 2141 Restoration Society) was formed for the purpose of restoring and operating Canadian National steam locomotive #2141. For more information:

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Kettle Valley Steam Railway Society

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway Society has preserved the last 16 km section of the Kettle Valley Railway near Summerland. The Society currently runs ex Canadian Pacific #3716 and Mayo Lumber Company Shay #3. For more information:

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Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society

The Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society looks after the Revelstoke Railway Museum, Canadian Pacific steam locomotive #5468, and various other pieces of rolling stock. For more information:

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The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel

The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel is located in Cranbrook and is the home to many beautifully restored rail cars. Currently  the museum is undergoing an expansion. For more information:

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The Central British Columbia Railway & Forest Industry Museum Society

The Central British Columbia Railway & Forest Industry Museum Society looks after the Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum and the Grand Trunk Pacific steam locomotive #1 in Fort George Park. For more information:

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West Coast Railway Association

Founded in 1958, the West Coast Railway Association has collected and restored 2 steam locomotives, 11 diesel locomotives, and other various rolling stock. A 12 acre park known as the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, was acquired to display their collection. The Association has restored Royal Hudson #2860 back to operation and is undergoing an expansion of the Railway Heritage Park facilities. For more information:

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Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society

The Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society (WVIIHS) was founded in 1980 for the purpose of restoring Alberni Pacific Shay #2, the 2-Spot. The society has acquired various other rolling stock, as well as, MacMillan Bloedel steam locomotive #1055, which the society restored back to it's Alberni Pacific #7 appearance. Currently, the society is running the Alberni Pacific Railway and also looking after the McLean Mill National Historic Site. Future goals include the addition of the Arrowsmith Explorer excursion to Parksville. The society also has a collection of small industrial gas powered engines, vintage logging trucks, and also an operational steam donkey. For more information:

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