2009

25 September 2009 All Aboard for Railway Days Lima built 0-6-0 Ex-Pacific Coast Terminals Ltd. locomotives round Heritage Park's loop of track during last year's event - 27 Sep 2008 Ricky Leong.     Calgary Alberta - Calling all train enthusiasts big and small, join Canadian Pacific and Heritage Park Historical Village for a weekend of train facts and fun! The history of Western Canada's railway past comes alive at Railways Days on Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 Sep 2009.   Ride behind our thundering steam locomotive and see how steam is created as the locomotive "takes on water". Pick up your ticket for a special ride in the caboose, an exclusive opportunity available only during Railway Days! Learn the history of the railway while you watch a double headed steam engine circle the park, view model railway exhibits and interactive train displays, experience a turntable demonstration and much more.   "Canadian Pacific has played a significant role in moving the Canadian economy since 1881 and we are proud to partner with Heritage Park in celebrating Canada's past achievements", said Jane O'Hagan, Senior Vice-President at Canadian Pacific. "Railway Days and the new CP Orientation Center connect our past, present, and future."   Find out whether cell phone texting is faster than telegraphy. Enjoy the model railway layouts, hands on activities, and crafts. Cheer for your favourite team as ten teams compete in the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service Train Pull Competition for the Special Olympics, Sunday at 2:00 p.m.   Arrive before 10 a.m. to enjoy Heritage Park's famous FREE pancake breakfast, served hot off the grill in Gunn's Dairy Barn, with regular paid admission! For more information, call 268-8500 or visit Heritage Park.

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