Car 1231
BCER 1231
BCER 1231
Interurban car BCER 1231 was in storage for nine years in the Downtown Heritage Railway Vancouver carbarn, after nine years of services on that line.
The car was donated to Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society (FVHRS) by BC Transit; 1231 arrived at our Cloverdale facility on November 9th, 2017.
20 years after incorporation, FVHRS stands firmly as “B.C. Electric central”, with our splendid roster of four interurban cars: BCER 1207, BCER 1225, BCER 1231 and BCER 1304.
BCER 1231
Interurban car BCER 1231 was in storage for nine years in the Downtown Heritage Railway Vancouver carbarn, after nine years of services on that line.
The car was donated to Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society (FVHRS) by BC Transit; 1231 arrived at our Cloverdale facility on November 9th, 2017.
20 years after incorporation, FVHRS stands firmly as “B.C. Electric central”, with our splendid roster of four interurban cars: BCER 1207, BCER 1225, BCER 1231 and BCER 1304.
The History of Car 1231
Built in 1913, Car 1231 – a sister of Car 1225 – operated until B.C. Electric’s last day of interurban service, and was the very last interurban on B.C. Electric’s tracks on February 28, 1958.
The History of Car 1231
Built in 1913, Car 1231 – a sister of Car 1225 – operated until B.C. Electric’s last day of interurban service, and was the very last interurban on B.C. Electric’s tracks on February 28, 1958.
The Restoration of Car 1231
Dedicated, talented and energetic volunteers who rehabilitated BCER 1225 and 1304 are working currently on Car 1231, and look forward to dealing similarly with Car 1207.
Rehabilitation on Car 1231 was completed in 2024. This included restoration of the seats and interior woodwork, the electrical system, four electric motors, wheels and bearings. The car was raised, with the help of Nickel Brothers, to allow removal of trucks and motors for reconditioning.
The car was inspected by the relevant authorities and permission to run the car was granted. It is now use regularly on Saturday’s Heritage Rail Adventures.
The Restoration of Car 1231
Dedicated, talented and energetic volunteers who rehabilitated BCER 1225 and 1304 are working currently on Car 1231, and look forward to dealing similarly with Car 1207.
Rehabilitation on Car 1231 was completed in 2024. This included restoration of the seats and interior woodwork, the electrical system, four electric motors, wheels and bearings. The car was raised, with the help of Nickel Brothers, to allow removal of trucks and motors for reconditioning.
The car was inspected by the relevant authorities and permission to run the car was granted. It is now use regularly on Saturday’s Heritage Rail Adventures.
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With just three days until the Heritage Rail Adventure resumes for the 2026 season, tickets are almost sold out for May 2nd! Don`t miss out on this "ride everything" opportunity at our Cloverdale campus.
The Adventure is offered four times a day every Saturday until September 26th. Visit www.fvhrs.org for information, schedules and to buy tickets.
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
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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
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