McLellan
Station

McLellan Station

By Henry Ewert, FVHRS Historian in Residence

Though McLellan station was not as busy as Sullivan, 1.8 miles to the west, or Meridian, 0.6 mile to the east, it, also as Meridian, drew much of its ridership from the community of Surrey Centre. The station nestled appropriately on the north side of Highway 10, on the north side of the track, at the west edge of Old McLellan Road, east of the Serpentine River, a splendid example of B.C. Electric’s careful station placement in 1909 and 1910.

As was the situation with the Meridian station structure, when deterioration reared its ugly head in the outside-yet-covered end of the building, rather than repairing or reconstructing, the Company removed the section altogether. Fortunately our replica Sullivan station structure is a vivid reminder of the original appearance.

The station was named after A.J. McLellan, the contractor who built the road also named after him, Old McLellan Road, from the crossing of the Serpentine River, just west of the station, northeast to Surrey Centre then east on what is today 60th Avenue to the Trans Canada Highway, today’s Fraser Highway. When a new road was built directly east, and west, of the Serpentine crossing, today’s Highway 10 (56th Avenue), despite the fact that its contractor was Joe Shannon, it was ultimately designated as New McLellan Road.

With the four-laning of Highway 10 in 2012, Old McLellan Road was disconnected from Highway 10, stub-ended just north of the highway. This survival of the McLellan name is today’s only possible reminder that once upon a time there indeed was a station called McLellan.

By Henry Ewert, FVHRS Historian in Residence

Though McLellan station was not as busy as Sullivan, 1.8 miles to the west, or Meridian, 0.6 mile to the east, it, also as Meridian, drew much of its ridership from the community of Surrey Centre. The station nestled appropriately on the north side of Highway 10, on the north side of the track, at the west edge of Old McLellan Road, east of the Serpentine River, a splendid example of B.C. Electric’s careful station placement in 1909 and 1910.

As was the situation with the Meridian station structure, when deterioration reared its ugly head in the outside-yet-covered end of the building, rather than repairing or reconstructing, the Company removed the section altogether. Fortunately our replica Sullivan station structure is a vivid reminder of the original appearance.

The station was named after A.J. McLellan, the contractor who built the road also named after him, Old McLellan Road, from the crossing of the Serpentine River, just west of the station, northeast to Surrey Centre then east on what is today 60th Avenue to the Trans Canada Highway, today’s Fraser Highway. When a new road was built directly east, and west, of the Serpentine crossing, today’s Highway 10 (56th Avenue), despite the fact that its contractor was Joe Shannon, it was ultimately designated as New McLellan Road.

With the four-laning of Highway 10 in 2012, Old McLellan Road was disconnected from Highway 10, stub-ended just north of the highway. This survival of the McLellan name is today’s only possible reminder that once upon a time there indeed was a station called McLellan.

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We are actively looking for volunteers to help support the activities and operations of the society.
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This rail car at the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society will be raised for the next 12 - 24 months while the motor and other technical parts are restored to working order.

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Our Christmas experience, the Electric Express 2021, has sold out! Thank you to all who purchased tickets! ...

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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!
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The opportunity to volunteer at the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway has been a great experience. I was presented with the prestigious green stationmaster`s hat this past weekend. Responsible for ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the heritage station, the Stationmaster looks after everything from passenger management to the ticket counter and gift shop.
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It’s really happening! We really are finally back on TRACK!

Rides on Surrey’s Heritage Rail will start on Saturday, September 4! We will run every Saturday until October 9. The 1225 Interurban will run four trips each Saturday from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Station and back. This is approximately a 50-minute ride. In addition, you can also ride the Speeder on our Spur line.

We will also be hosting special Halloween Rides from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Station on Saturday October 16 and Sunday October 17. More information to follow, watch this space!

This is a fun family experience! Bring the kids, and bring Grandma and Grandpa too, they may have stories from when they rode the rails. Experience Surrey’s 110-year-old heritage rail history!

We want to get the word out, please SHARE this post on your Facebook page!

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

Purchase your tickets for the Halloween Train here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/surreys-heritage-railway-halloween-train-sullivan-haunted-station-oct-16-tickets-166012159839

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Spent a lovely morning with the volunteers at the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society last week. Nickel Bros raises the trains here to allow access to restore undercarriage parts like the motors and wheel assemblies. If you haven`t paid this site a visit, make sure it`s on your summer to-do list!
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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

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Beautiful restored wooden railcars at #fraservalleyheritagerailwaysociety in #cloverdale ...

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On the Monster Express riding by the Witches Coven! ...

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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

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All aboard!  If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity, consider taking a ride on The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway.  All trains depart from the Cloverdale Station (Hwy 10 & 176A St) on Saturday and Sunday. The route goes from Cloverdale to Sullivan Station returns to Cloverdale.  While you’re there, be sure to check out honeybeecentre bee hotel that is helping make the beautiful meadow bloom with their hard working pollinators. 📸: honeybeecentre ...

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rscrowson and I spent the morning delivering little ‘kiss’mas thank yous to volunteers in our community kindred_farm salvationarmycanada innforwomen bcspca pahospicesociety sourcesbc self_advocates_of_semiahmoo peacearchfoundation alexandraneighbourhood royalcanadianlegion 240 fraservalleyheritagerail #fvhrs thetimesofcanada ...

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The thecityofsurrey is hosting #surreyopendoors is this Saturday! #fraservalleyheritagerailway will provide hop-on, hop-off rides in their beautifully restored trains! www.surrey.ca/opendoors ...

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Fraser Valley Heritage Rail director Allen Aubert reminds me to include the FVHR bee project in my next column. His promo worked! It`s included! The society has wildflowers, bee hives and interurbans zipping around the car barn and heritage station in Cloverdale, BC. #travelinspiration #travelbc #travellingtimes #beesandtrains #SurreyBC #beesee #cloverdale #railguys #railsociety #railvolunteers #beepromo #surreyheritagerailway #fraservalleyheritagerailway #fraservalleyheritagerailwaysociety ...

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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! ...

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Just out for a Saturday morning rip through Cloverdale #interurban #BCER #BCElectricRailway #FVHRS ...

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