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December 10, 2015
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Spirit of Christmas rides the rails again The hum of the rails is once again alive this holiday season here in Kamloops. Our beloved 2141 Heritage Train has overcome its difficulties and is back on the tracks bigger and better and in perfect health. “It’s been three years since we ran our last Spirit of Christmas Train,” explains manager of rail tour operations Roseanne Nelson. “We had our last train in 2012. We are pretty excited about this.” For those who have followed the history of the 2141 Heritage Train in Kamloops will know that our beloved rail staple first came to be in 1912. She spent her early years hauling freight, passengers and mixed trains on the prairies and was converted to burn oil in 1948. She spent her last working years on Vancouver Island. The train then sat at Riverside Park, a play toy for all the area children. In 1994 the work began to restore the old beauty to her former glory. She ran throughout the 2000’s giving thousands of passengers rides throughout the region right up until three years ago when mechanical requirements saw her retreat back to the yard to undergo a series of repairs. Those repairs finished earlier this year and after a shortened summer season will see the glorious 2141 return to the rails to spread the Spirit of Christmas to Kamloops residents. “The Spirit of Christmas rail tour is a whimsical one-hour ride through the wintry Kamloops night, capturing the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas,” furthers Roseanne. “Lights, traditional carols, hot chocolate and gingerbread...these are the sights, sounds and aromas of the season. Sneak a rare peak at Mrs. Claus’s kitchen and see the elves hard at work. What a lovely opportunity to build special memories with your loved ones!” There are something about trains; the chug of the choo, the sound of the trestles and tracks that appeal to kids of all ages. No matter if you are five or 75, trains bring wonderment to all. One of our oldest forms of transportation, a trip on the 2141 Heritage Steam Engine will be an experience you won’t soon forget. The holiday season means many things to many different people. In its truest essence, no matter who you are, the Christmas season is all about celebrating family and love. It is a time to truly cherish what you have to be grateful for; your health, your family, the overabundance of wealth in our lives. This train trip - continued on page 2
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