September 9, 2012 — A Grey Cup special exhibition train departs Vancouver on a cross-Canada journey, making stops in communities across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario before reaching Toronto.
September 9–17, 1970 — The British Gresley Pacific No. 4472, Flying Scotsman, and its train are exhibited at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa.
September 10, 1971 — The Pacific Great Eastern Railway extension from Fort St. John to Fort Nelson, British Columbia, opens for traffic.
September 10, 1984 — Pope John Paul II travels by special train between Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Windsor Station in Montréal. LRC locomotives are used for both the papal train and a separate train carrying members of the media.
September 11, 1916 — The Quebec Bridge, under construction across the St. Lawrence River, suffers a second major collapse, killing 13 workers.
September 12, 1996 — Rocky Mountain Railtours operates what was then the longest passenger train in Canadian history. Three GP40 locomotives haul 34 cars from Vancouver to Kamloops.
September 13, 1882 — The Canada Atlantic Railway opens between Ottawa and Coteau. Built by John R. Booth, the railway expands over the following 20 years into a system stretching from Georgian Bay to the Vermont border.
September 13, 1961 — Canadian National officially opens the Taschereau Hump Marshalling Yard in Montréal.
September 14, 1915 — A special funeral train carries the body of Sir William C. Van Horne from Windsor Street Station in Montréal to Joliet, Illinois. The train and Canadian Pacific station are extensively draped in mourning decorations for the journey.
September 14, 1996 — The York-Durham Heritage Railway begins operations over the former Canadian National line between Uxbridge and Stouffville, Ontario.

Preserving History. Connecting Community.

The Station/Museum at Wheatland Express celebrates prairie railway history through exhibits, artifacts, and immersive experiences. We host community events, private rentals, and excursions, welcoming visitors of all ages to step back in time and make lasting memories.

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Our 1920s-inspired Station/Museum and Little Big Town are perfect for weddings, parties, classes, and community gatherings. Discover how to reserve your space today.

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Wheatland Charities relies on community and business partners to help preserve local history, promote railway safety, and strengthen our community. We welcome cash, credit card, and prize donations to support our meaningful projects throughout 2026 and beyond.

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