Tag: history
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A century-old steam locomotive is being readied to return to service in Kamloops. Pictured here, from left to right: Byron Poppleton, TRU trades instructor and locomotive technician; Jordan Popadynetz, KHR leader of railway development; and Howard Grieve, former KHR operations manager. Sean Brady photoSteam train to return to the local tracks
The city’s own steam locomotive is being readied for service as the Kamloops Heritage Railway prepares for its triumphant return to the tracks. Efforts are underway to get the locomotive back in operation and pulling guests as soon as 2026. The non-profit society, which acts as a steward and operator of the 2141 “Spirit of…