News Items tag as: Summerland steam train

Summerland's Kettle Valley Steam Railway feeling COVID-19 economic strain
April 28, 2021 - 6:00 AM

Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway is feeling the effects of the pandemic as its operational uncertainty continues into a second season.

Steam railway president Tom Burley said the 2020 season was virtually wiped out due to COVID-19 restrictions, causing their revenues to plummet.
West Summerland KVR station nearing completion
June 08, 2020 - 6:00 PM

A new rest stop on the Kettle Valley Railway is taking shape near Summerland.
Another sold out season for Summerland's KVR Christmas Express
November 21, 2016 - 5:03 PM

SUMMERLAND - All aboard for Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway’s Christmas Express, if you’re lucky enough to have tickets that is.
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Summerland's Kettle Valley Steam Railway feeling COVID-19 economic strain