Irene Lay of Edmonton was the lucky winner of the Via Rail travel certificate draw at the Alberta Railway Museum this year. Irene picked up her prize from Treasurer Kevin Franchuk during the Night at the Railway Museum photo event. Thanks to Via Rail for its generous support, and congratulations and happy travels to Irene! (Photo credit: Kaye Ly)
Newly restored Northern Alberta Railways caboose No. 13025 and GMD-1 locomotive No. 302, “Chief Moostoos,” pose in the yard tracks at the Alberta Railway Museum on September 10, 2017. Museum volunteers have just completed a stunning $10,000 restoration of the 1953-built caboose. Much credit goes to Lukas Tyzuk, Barry Collis, Ivan Hall, John Watton, Ken Knutson, Jamie Macquarie and summer staff Christina Bardocel, Claire O’Brien and Anne-Marie Mizzi. The project included a new roof, windows, exterior painting and graphics, interior…
For the first time in decades, Northern Alberta Railways steam locomotive No. 73 once again wears proper cab lettering and numerals. Board member Joel Mullan touched up the 2-8-0 in preparation for its starring role in the Night at the Railway Museum 2 photo event. No. 73’s title was officially transferred to the Alberta Railway Museum this summer after many years of ownership by the Canadian Railway Historical Association.
