Celebrating 25 Years
of Surrey’s Heritage Rail
A Year to Celebrate. A Legacy to Build.
In 2026 the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society marks a remarkable milestone. For twenty five years volunteers, supporters, and the wider community have breathed life back into the historic BC Electric Railway. This Silver Anniversary is more than a date on the calendar. It is a year long celebration of local history, community spirit, and everything we have accomplished together.
Throughout 2026 FVHRS will host special events, public activities, and anniversary moments that honour our past and bring people together. It will be a year of connection, storytelling, and pride in what heritage rail means to our community.
At the same time the anniversary becomes the perfect opportunity to look ahead. We are stepping into the next phase of restoration and development, and we are inviting supporters to be part of something truly special.
FVHRS’s 25th Anniversary is an opportunity for our supporters to leave their legacy and join with us on the next chapter of our heritage railway journey.
A Year to Celebrate. A Legacy to Build.
In 2026 the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society marks a remarkable milestone. For twenty five years volunteers, supporters, and the wider community have breathed life back into the historic BC Electric Railway. This Silver Anniversary is more than a date on the calendar. It is a year long celebration of local history, community spirit, and everything we have accomplished together.
Throughout 2026 FVHRS will host special events, public activities, and anniversary moments that honour our past and bring people together. It will be a year of connection, storytelling, and pride in what heritage rail means to our community.
At the same time the anniversary becomes the perfect opportunity to look ahead. We are stepping into the next phase of restoration and development, and we are inviting supporters to be part of something truly special.
FVHRS’s 25th Anniversary is an opportunity for our supporters to leave their legacy and join with us on the next chapter of our heritage railway journey.
25th Anniversary Celebrations!
A full year of community events and heritage experiences.
FVHRS is planning a variety of activities throughout 2026 to celebrate both our history and everything that has brought us to this point. Visitors, families, donors, volunteers, and rail enthusiasts can look forward to:
- Seasonal anniversary events at Cloverdale Station
- Special rides and programming aboard the Sullivan Excursion
- A truly phenomenal line-ups of local musicians for our 2026 Summer Music Festival
- And more..
More information will be released throughout the year, and we look forward to celebrating with the entire community.
Be sure to check our Calendar of Events page regularly for upcoming 25th Anniversary activities and special events!
25th Anniversary Celebrations!
A full year of community events and heritage experiences.
FVHRS is planning a variety of activities throughout 2026 to celebrate both our history and everything that has brought us to this point. Visitors, families, donors, volunteers, and rail enthusiasts can look forward to:
- Seasonal anniversary events at Cloverdale Station
- Special rides and programming aboard the Sullivan Excursion
- A truly phenomenal line-ups of local musicians for our 2026 Summer Music Festival
- And more..
More information will be released throughout the year, and we look forward to celebrating with the entire community.
Be sure to check our Calendar of Events page regularly for upcoming 25th Anniversary activities and special events!
Building the Next 25 Years
Three legacy projects that will shape the future.
These projects each represent a major step forward for FVHRS. They restore history, strengthen the guest experience, and build the foundation for the next generation of heritage rail.
To discuss opportunities as a Silver Anniversary Legacy Sponsor, please contact FVHRS Director Allen Aubert at ambassador(@)fvhrs.org
To donate online now, please visit: fvhrs.org/Donate
1) The Restoration of BCER 1207
Built in 1905, Car 1207 is a true BCER original. Today it serves an important role as the temporary theatre space at the Discovery Centre, but it was never meant to stay parked. The long term vision has always been to restore Car 1207 to its original beauty and return it to active service.
Project highlights
- Structural work to rebuild the frame and underbody
- Mechanical restoration to bring the car up to safe operational standard
- Interior reconstruction including seats, lighting, and period detailing
- Exterior finishing to return 1207 to classic BCER paint and presentation
- Preparation for use as part of a future two car consist on the Sullivan run
Car 1207 is one of the most significant restoration projects FVHRS has ever undertaken. With your support we can return a 120 year old icon of BC’s railway heritage to its former glory.
1) The Restoration of BCER 1207
Built in 1905, Car 1207 is a true BCER original. Today it serves an important role as the temporary theatre space at the Discovery Centre, but it was never meant to stay parked. The long term vision has always been to restore Car 1207 to its original beauty and return it to active service.
Project highlights
- Structural work to rebuild the frame and underbody
- Mechanical restoration to bring the car up to safe operational standard
- Interior reconstruction including seats, lighting, and period detailing
- Exterior finishing to return 1207 to classic BCER paint and presentation
- Preparation for use as part of a future two car consist on the Sullivan run
Car 1207 is one of the most significant restoration projects FVHRS has ever undertaken. With your support we can return a 120 year old icon of BC’s railway heritage to its former glory.
2) The Restoration and Renewal of Sullivan Station
Built in 1909, the original Sullivan Station is an icon of BCER’s Fraser Valley line. It provided shelter for passengers for more than 40 years, until passenger service on the line ended in 1950.
FVHRS has constructed a replicated station to serve as a functional building once the Fraser Valley line is fully operational with heritage interurbans.
Project highlights
- Construction of a new rail siding at Sullivan Station to allow boarding from the station site
- Doubling of the platform length to accommodate an eventual two-car consist
- Raising the existing station and platform to match the floor level of the interurban making boarding at the Sullivan Station accessible
- Addition of water, sanitary and hydro connections, including construction of a washroom in the station
Sullivan Station is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Fraser Valley line. With your support we can restore this 1909 station and prepare it to welcome passengers once again as part of Surrey’s heritage railway.
2) The Restoration and Renewal of Sullivan Station
Built in 1909, the original Sullivan Station is an icon of BCER’s Fraser Valley line. It provided shelter for passengers for more than 40 years, until passenger service on the line ended in 1950.
FVHRS has constructed a replicated station to serve as a functional building once the Fraser Valley line is fully operational with heritage interurbans.
Project highlights
- Construction of a new rail siding at Sullivan Station to allow boarding from the station site
- Doubling of the platform length to accommodate an eventual two-car consist
- Raising the existing station and platform to match the floor level of the interurban making boarding at the Sullivan Station accessible
- Addition of water, sanitary and hydro connections, including construction of a washroom in the station
Sullivan Station is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Fraser Valley line. With your support we can restore this 1909 station and prepare it to welcome passengers once again as part of Surrey’s heritage railway.
3) Creating a Two Car Consist for the Sullivan Run
For years FVHRS has envisioned operating a true two car consist on the Sullivan run, reflecting how BC Electric Railway trains once carried passengers across the region.
Bringing this goal to life will transform our guest experience and move the Society into a new era of heritage rail operations.
Project highlights
- Infrastructure and track upgrades needed for two car operation
- Electrical and switching enhancements
- Operational planning and training for multi car movement
- Increased capacity for families, school groups, and special events
- Full restoration of Car 1207 to join Cars 1225, 1231 and 1304
A two car consist is one of the most exciting steps in the next chapter of FVHRS. With your support we can create a more immersive, historically authentic interurban experience and strengthen the railway for the years ahead.
3) Creating a Two Car Consist for the Sullivan Run
For years FVHRS has envisioned operating a true two car consist on the Sullivan run, reflecting how BC Electric Railway trains once carried passengers across the region.
Bringing this goal to life will transform our guest experience and move the Society into a new era of heritage rail operations.
Project highlights
- Infrastructure and track upgrades needed for two car operation
- Electrical and switching enhancements
- Operational planning and training for multi car movement
- Increased capacity for families, school groups, and special events
- Full restoration of Car 1207 to join Cars 1225, 1231 and 1304
A two car consist is one of the most exciting steps in the next chapter of FVHRS. With your support we can create a more immersive, historically authentic interurban experience and strengthen the railway for the years ahead.
FVHRS’s 25th Anniversary is an opportunity for our supporters to leave their legacy and join with us on the next chapter of our heritage railway journey.
FVHRS’s 25th Anniversary is an opportunity for our supporters to leave their legacy and join with us on the next chapter of our heritage railway journey.
FVHRS is 100% Volunteer-run
We are actively looking for volunteers to help support the activities and operations of the society.
You don’t need to be an engineer to get involved! Click here to learn more.
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Our 2026 opening weekend is on the horizon (May 2nd and 3rd) and preparations are underway to make sure everything is ready to welcome our visitors and guests.
The first photo shows Sten Christiansen tidying up the landscape border along the path connecting the station with the rail yard The second one is Bob Brown making adjustments to the top rail at the station platform.
Thank you to Sten and Bob for their work, and the crew in the car barn for all you are doing to prepare for our opening weekend.
During a training session yesterday, Neal giving a hands on explanation of each component of the railway track including aspects such as details related to the “frog “ turn outs and switches. Each person was provided with a detailed drawing of the rail yard track for reference.
The first step in testing BCER interurbans 1225 and 1231 in a two-car consist is to couple them together. Today, that coupling occurred with Terry Nichols leading this step.
Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 season! Opening weekend is May 2nd and 3rd and closing weekend is September 26th and 27th.
Visit www.fvhrs.org for information, schedule and to buy tickets. Our volunteers look forward to welcoming you on a journey back in time.
Tickets for our 2026 season go on sale on April 1st! Our season opens on Saturday, May 2nd with the Heritage Rail Adventure, the "ride everything" concept, perfect for families. Sunday, May 3rd resumes our Sullivan Excursion, featuring a ride on a 1912 BC Electric interurban travelling on original BC Electric tracks!
There are four trains each Saturday and Sunday untli the end of September. Visit www.fvhrs.org for schedule and information, as well as a comparison of our two offerings.
Plan to join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary!
Want to go for a ride this year?
Tickets now available,
online only at
FVHRS.org/halloween/
Our Christmas experience, the Electric Express 2021, has sold out! Thank you to all who purchased tickets!
Take the Electric Express this Christmas! Get your tickets now before they sell out!
Shake the snow globe and travel back in time with the Electric Express to 1921. See the characters, hear the Christmas music, experience the stories of the Fraser Valley one hundred years ago.
Feel the magic of Christmas as we visit Father Christmas in his secret workshop. You will want to bring your whole family to enjoy our theatrical event that is sure to warm your heart and make you laugh.
This is a heritage railway theatrical experience that takes place on the train run on our 1/2-mile section of our track, with a destination visit to the secret workshop of Father Christmas. Please note the train does not run to Sullivan Station, it travels a short distance up our spur line and back to Father Christmas’s Secret Workshop. The Electric Express experience is approximately 50 minutes long.
This experience will set the scene for the start of a wonderful Christmas season.
Receive a souvenir button! Sat. Dec. 11 and Sun. Dec.12 - 4 trips each day.
All tickets must be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-the-electric-express-2021-tickets-192761323307
More information at www.fvhrs.org
*Masks and proof of vaccination are required.
Please share this post with your friends! The Monster Express sold out last month, don`t miss this opportunity to get your tickets before they are gone!
On the Monster Express riding by the Witches Coven!
Thank you to all the monsters, big and small, who made this year`s Monster Express such a sold out success! We could not have done this without our marvelous volunteers or you, our passengers! Looking forward to our next special event, the Electric Express! Stay tuned for information about a December theatrical event!
Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets to the Monster Express! It is now sold out! However, you have one last chance to ride Surrey`s Heritage Rail this season, and that`s, this Saturday, October 9, we still have a few tickets left! All aboard!
We are very sorry to inform you that, due to track conditions, the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society (operating as Surrey`s Heritage Railway) is cancelling all rail trips between Cloverdale and Sullivan on Saturday, October 2.
Full refunds will be issued for all prepaid tickets. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Issued October 1, 2021
By the FVHRS management
Take a ride on the Monster Express, our Halloween train! Join us as we travel to Transylvania searching for monsters while our Superheroes keep watch! This is a journey of fun, music, and songs. (Kid friendly event, not too scary!)
Dress up as your favourite Monster or Superhero! Receive a souvenir button! Sat. Oct. 16 and Sun. Oct. 17 - 4 trips each day - All tickets must be purchased online here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/surreys-heritage-railway-halloween-train-sullivan-haunted-station-oct-16-tickets-166012159839
Masks required!
www.fvhrs.org
Volunteer Alice says, "There are still tickets left!"
There is time to still to get your tickets for this Saturday! Bring the whole family! We`re kid friendly!
Tickets purchased online only.
Please visit our website for more information: www.fvhrs.org
Ticket prices here: https://fvhrs.org/ticket-info/
Purchase your tickets for the Cloverdale to Sullivan trip here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-surreys-heritage-rail-to-sullivan-station-tickets-163949442195
Purchase your tickets for the Speeder rides here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-fvhrs-speeder-on-our-own-spur-line-tickets-164198172153
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STOP! and get your tickets for this Saturday! Conductor Colin says, bring the whole family! We`re kid friendly!
Tickets purchased online only.
Please visit our website for more information: www.fvhrs.org
Ticket prices here: https://fvhrs.org/ticket-info/
Purchase your tickets for the Cloverdale to Sullivan trip here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-surreys-heritage-rail-to-sullivan-station-tickets-163949442195
Purchase your tickets for the Speeder rides here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-fvhrs-speeder-on-our-own-spur-line-tickets-164198172153
Please share this post with your friends!
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The faces of Surrey`s Heritage Rail on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Tickets still available for this Saturday Sept. 11. Ride history on Surrey’s Heritage Railway Car 1225 from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Station and back.
This is a fun family experience! Bring the kids and bring Grandma and Grandpa too! Please share this post with your friends!
Please visit our website for more information: www.fvhrs.org
Ticket prices here: https://fvhrs.org/ticket-info/
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE
Purchase your tickets for the Cloverdale to Sullivan trip here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-surreys-heritage-rail-to-sullivan-station-tickets-163949442195
Purchase your tickets for the Speeder rides here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-fvhrs-speeder-on-our-own-spur-line-tickets-164198172153
#fraservalleyheritagerail #surreysheritagerail #funfamilyexperience #fallevent #surreyfamilyevent
Got your tickets for this Saturday’s (Sept. 4) ride on Surrey’s Heritage Railway from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Station and back?! There`s still some left!
This is a fun family experience! Bring the kids and bring Grandma and Grandpa too!
Please visit our website for more information: www.fvhrs.org
Ticket prices here: https://fvhrs.org/ticket-info/
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE
Purchase your tickets for the Cloverdale to Sullivan trip here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-sept-4th-to-oct-9th-ride-surreys-heritage-rail-to-sullivan-station-tickets-163949442195?fbclid=IwAR3AsflLMMdEzZyaofXVeM5ovhTm-RJZOS2GefKGzAxsX-mqIbHd5Q95bbQ
#fraservalleyheritagerail #surreysheritagerail #funfamilyexperience #fallevent #surreyfamilyevent
Please note that effective immediately all guests and volunteers at Surrey`s Heritage Rail must wear a mask as per today`s Provincial Health Order. As well, starting September 17, all guests 12 years of age and older must present proof of first Covid Vaccination, no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation!
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