Alberni Pacific Railway

09/01/2026

SANTA’S STEAM EXPRESS IS COMING! 🚂🎅

The countdown is on… and tickets will be opening soon!

This December, Santa is climbing aboard the Alberni Pacific Railway for a very special Christmas adventure.

🚂 A real steam locomotive
🎅 Santa aboard the train
🎄 Christmas magic
❤️ Memories the whole family will cherish

Tickets for Santa’s Steam Express 2026 will be available soon!

Want to be one of the very first to know when tickets open?

👉 JOIN OUR WAITLIST!

Get notified as soon as tickets go on sale, so you can choose your preferred date and don’t miss out!

🚂🎅 Santa’s Steam Express
December 4, 5, 6 • 11, 12, 13 • 18, 19, 20

🎟️ Join the waitlist at:
www.albernipacificrailway.ca

Christmas only comes once a year. Make it magical. ❤️

08/28/2026

The Alberni Pacific Railway’s Alberni Express is back this Friday-Sunday, departing the Port Alberni Train Station at 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm, pulled by the historic MBL #11 Diesel Electric Locomotive.

Hop aboard to experience rail travel and learn about the History of the Railways in Alberni Valley.

Tickets are available online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca or in-person at the ticket booth prior to departure.

All Aboard!

08/21/2026

The Alberni Pacific Railway’s Alberni Express rolls this Friday-Sunday at 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm, pulled by the MBL #11 Diesel Electric Locomotive.

Hop aboard to experience rail travel and learn about the History of the Railways in Alberni Valley.

Tickets are available online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca or in-person prior to departure.

All Aboard!

08/15/2026

The Summer Steam Express runs TODAY!

Departures Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM, 12 noon, 1 PM & 2 PM.
Pulled by the 1929 Baldwin steam locomotive, the famous No. 7.

Tickets and information are available online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca, or in-person at the NEW ticket booth prior to departure.

All Aboard!

08/14/2026

Why, hello there.
Long time no see.

The #8427 is an ALCO RS-3 Diesel Electric locomotive built at the Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) in 1954. After working a career as a road-switcher in the Montreal and Winnipeg Hump Yards, it was purchased around 1980 by Crown Zellerbach and operated at the Nanaimo Lakes operation, right here on Vancouver Island.
The #8427 was donated to the Ladysmith Historical Railway Society in 1984, and later donated to the City of Port Alberni for use on the Alberni Pacific Railway.

The #8427, along with other locomotives and rolling stock will be on display in the Alberni Pacific Railway’s Railyard this weekend.

Tickets and Information for the Summer Steam Express are available online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca, or in-person at the ticket booth prior to departure.

All Aboard!

08/13/2026

All Aboard the Summer Steam Express this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm.

Climb aboard our fully restored 1929 Baldwin Steam Locomotive and ride along Port Alberni’s beautiful waterfront, past the iconic Paper Mill and through the urban forests up to Roger St, on this unforgettable waterfront ride.

Exprience Port Alberni’s past, from the rails! This isn’t just a train ride, it’s a throwback to a time when steam ruled the rails.

The experience great for families, rail fans, and anyone who wants a taste of history in motion.

Tickets and Information avaliable online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca, or in-person at the NEW ticket booth prior to departure.

All Aboard!

08/08/2026

Tonight, our thoughts go out to our friends at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway and all the residents of the Summerland area as the aggressive out of control Bald Range wildfire has now reached 5000ha, and many parts of the community are under evacuation order.

We are responding to the Bald Range wildfire (K51490), located approximately 15 kilometres west of Summerland. Firefighters, structure protection personnel, helicopters and airtankers are responding. The fire is displaying aggressive rank 4 and 5 fire behaviour, meaning an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and short-range spotting. The fire is classified as Out of Control and rapid growth is expected due to gusty westerly winds.

For more information and further updates on this incident, visit the incident webpage: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2026&incidentNumber=K51490&source=map

For the latest on road conditions, refer to www.drivebc.ca

For the latest evacuation information, connect with your local government or visit www.emergencyinfobc.ca

08/07/2026

The Alberni Pacific Railway is running the Alberni Express with the No. 11 diesel-electric locomotive, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM, 12 noon, 1 PM and 2 PM.

Right next-door at the Somass lands, the Alberni Valley drag race Association hosts thunder in the valley drag races, starting with a burnout competition Friday night, and drag races Saturday and Sunday.

All aboard an incredible time this weekend in the Alberni Valley!

08/02/2026

We have the 1912 “Two-Spot” Shay Steam Locomotive, a log Carr and the 1909 CN Wooden Caboose on display in the railyard today.

The No. 7 Baldwin Steam Locomotive pulls the Summer Steam Express at 11 AM, 12 noon, 1 PM and 2 PM today (Sunday) and tomorrow.

Tickets are available online at www.albernipacificrailway.ca, or in-person at the NEW ticket booth prior to departure.

All Aboard!!

08/01/2026

Joanne and Pam are ready to welcome passengers onboard the 1929 Baldwin No. 7 Steam Locomotive today, Sunday and Monday, departing at 11am, 12noon, 1pm & 2pm.

We are thrilled to be selling tickets out of our new ticket booth, courtesy of Hometown Takeover Canada! Come by, check out the new ticket booth and take a ride on the Summer Steam Express.

All Aboard!