The Classic Royal Hudson Steam Train to Visit White Rock, BC
WHITE ROCK, BC – On Monday, February 8, 2010, the Royal Hudson steam train will make a monumental passenger trip from Vancouver to White Rock, with a return trip the following day.
“We are very fortunate to have the Royal Hudson return to White Rock,” said Mayor Catherine Ferguson. “The arrival of the Steam train will put White Rock in the spot light and give our businesses welcome increase in traffic. “The classic steam train last visited us in 2007, during White Rock’s centennial celebration, and it was tremendously popular.”
This 2010 visit will take place in connection with the winter event the BIA’s Bite of the Rock dining event (for details, visit www.biteoftherock.com in January). Watch for announcements of activities.
“We are delighted to be able to have the Royal Hudson chug along White Rock’s pristine waterfront once again,” said Don Evans, president of the West Coast Railway Association.
Train passengers are invited to stay overnight and enjoy the hospitality of the beautiful waterfront community before heading back to Vancouver on February 9. Visit www.tourismwhiterock.com for a list of local accommodations of B&B’s and hotels.
Mark your calendar as tickets go on sale in January through West Coast Rail Tours. Tickets for the Royal Hudson are $125 for a one way trip, with return transportation by bus, or $250 for a round trip on the classic steam train.
“BNSF is extremely pleased to participate in this event,” said Gus Melonas, BNSF Spokesman.
This journey wouldn’t be possible without the partnering of BNFS Railway and the West Coast Railway Association.
Watch for activities and promotions celebrating the arrival of the Royal Hudson with our many partners, including the White Rock BIA, the White Rock South Surrey Chamber of Commerce and promotion by Tourism White Rock.
www.wcra.org
January 29, 2010
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