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The "Island Explorer" at Wellcox Yard in Nanaimo - Date unknown Janice Roberts.
8 April 2016
Vancouver Island WCRA Excursion


Nanaimo Vancouver Island British Columbia - The West Coast Railway Association heritage locomotive and cars were in Nanaimo Friday for two short trips, at 14:00 and 16:00 from the historic Nanaimo train station to Wellington of approximately an hour return each.
 
Named the "Island Explorer" the consist was comprised of Ex-Canadian Pacific Railway FP9A 4069, ex-CN baggage car (contains a generator) "McDonald Creek", ex-CP coach "Paul D. Roy", hayrack "Henry Pickering", ex-CP superintendent's car "Alberta", and SRY GP9 number 110.

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Ex-Canadian Pacific Railway FP9A 4069 - 9 Apr 2016 Don Gaynor.
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Tourist observation "Hayrack" "Henry Pickering" - 9 Apr 2016 Don Gaynor.
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Ex-Canadian Pacific Railway superintendent's car "Alberta" - 9 Apr 2016 Don Gaynor.
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Southern Railway of Vancouver Island GP9 number 110 - 9 Apr 2016 Don Gaynor.

All tickets sold out very quickly.
 
On Saturday, 9 Apr 2016, the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) hosted a family-friendly event at the Nanaimo station from 10:00 to 15:00 that included tours of the train, music, and fun for train enthusiasts of all ages.
 
Don Gaynor.

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