Sullivan
Station

Sullivan
Station

An Icon of the Fraser Valley Line

An icon of the British Columbia Electric Railway’s Fraser Valley line, the original Sullivan Station was built in 1909, and provided shelter for passengers for over 40 years until the passenger system was terminated in 1950.

FVHRS plans to restore the original station, and has built a replicated station to be used as a functional building once the Fraser Valley line is operational with heritage interurbans.

In 2020, the City of Surrey unanimously approved planning to activate the Sullivan Station. We are now requesting this project be included in the city’s 2023 budget.

The station will require construction of a new rail siding, similar to Cloverdale Station, for boarding the car, a doubling of the platform length to accommodate eventually a two car consist. We will need an electric lift to accommodate people with disabilities like the one at Cloverdale Station. As well, water, sanitary and hydro connections are required, along with the construction of a washroom in the station.

An Icon of the Fraser Valley Line

An icon of the British Columbia Electric Railway’s Fraser Valley line, the original Sullivan Station was built in 1909, and provided shelter for passengers for over 40 years until the passenger system was terminated in 1950.

FVHRS plans to restore the original station, and has built a replicated station to be used as a functional building once the Fraser Valley line is operational with heritage interurbans.

In 2020, the City of Surrey unanimously approved planning to activate the Sullivan Station. We are now requesting this project be included in the city’s 2023 budget.

The station will require construction of a new rail siding, similar to Cloverdale Station, for boarding the car, a doubling of the platform length to accommodate eventually a two car consist. We will need an electric lift to accommodate people with disabilities like the one at Cloverdale Station. As well, water, sanitary and hydro connections are required, along with the construction of a washroom in the station.

The History of Sullivan Station

Sullivan Station was a 10 foot by 12 foot wooden shed that was the second grandest BCER station along the 13 mile-long Surrey section of the interurban railway line that stretched 63.8 miles to Chilliwack from its starting point in downtown Vancouver, and provided an important link for those east of Cloverdale to the markets of New Westminster and Vancouver.

Passenger service ceased on the BCER Fraser Valley line in 1950, however Sullivan Station remained on its site until late 1968 when it was moved to Clow Farm on 156th Street. It was returned to Sullivan in September, 2003 to the yards of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society’s Sullivan Station Car Barn. The Society will be restoring the station in conjunction with the Sullivan Community Association.

The History of Sullivan Station

Sullivan Station was a 10 foot by 12 foot wooden shed that was the second grandest BCER station along the 13 mile-long Surrey section of the interurban railway line that stretched 63.8 miles to Chilliwack from its starting point in downtown Vancouver, and provided an important link for those east of Cloverdale to the markets of New Westminster and Vancouver.

Passenger service ceased on the BCER Fraser Valley line in 1950, however Sullivan Station remained on its site until late 1968 when it was moved to Clow Farm on 156th Street. It was returned to Sullivan in September, 2003 to the yards of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society’s Sullivan Station Car Barn. The Society will be restoring the station in conjunction with the Sullivan Community Association.

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BCER Interurban 1225 crosses a trestle over the Serpentine River in Cloverdale. Originally constructed in 1910, the line was used by interurban cars such as this one would, making the 3 hour journey between Vancouver and Chilliwack. Service stopped in 1950 and is currently used by a freight railway. Over the last few years, the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society (FVHRS) has been running a restored interurban along the line to let visitors experience another time.

The photo is actually a composite of two separate photos. The black and white image was taken by David Davies in 1965. I`m using the image for personal/educational use which is permitted. I`ve overlaid my image taken from today to show how very little the backdrop has changed on 50 years!

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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

#fraservalleyheritagerail #surreysheritagerail #funfamilyexperience #fallevent #surreyfamilyevent
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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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Just out for a Saturday morning rip through Cloverdale #interurban #BCER #BCElectricRailway #FVHRS ...

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In 1913 this was rapid transit from Vancouver to Chilliwack and the track still exists from NWest to Wack - superior to current rapid transit to the Valley - 100 years behind it seems - this runs on weekend by the Heritage Railway Society #explorebc #electrictrain #railway #fraservalleyheritagerailway #train #cloverdale #surrey #traincrossing #vintagetrain #bcelectricrailway #car1225 ...

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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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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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Interurban 1225. Rumour has it these things had reached speeds of up to 80 miles an hour back in the day. These days, they are legally limited to 15. Let`s hope that changes one day!

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Third place in the annual paint the train competition put on by the #fraservalleyheritagerailway ...

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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

#fraservalleyheritagerail #surreysheritagerail #funfamilyexperience #fallevent #surreyfamilyevent
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At the station
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Fraser Valley Heritage Railway 1225

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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

#fraservalleyheritagerail #surreysheritagerail #funfamilyexperience #fallevent #surreyfamilyevent
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Continuing time travel, the FVHeritageRail held their holiday gathering with period costumes to celebrate another successful season on the railway. #fraservalleyheritagerailwaysociety provides a lot of fun & education about life in #oursurrey back in the day. ...

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

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My Way
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📍Cloverdale

Take a trip into the past with Surrey’s Heritage Rail In Cloverdale!
You can take tours as well as ride the train.
Ticket pricing and info on their website.
They also have themes for Christmas and Halloween.
#discovercloverdale #surreyheritagerail #surreybc #discoversurrey #yessurrey #fraservalleyheritagerailway

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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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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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Pumpkin field as seen through a rainy train window #fraservalleyheritagerailway #fvhrs #fvheritagerail #trainintherain #historical #bcer1225 #sundayafternoontrainride #refreshingrain #pluviophile #pumpkins #itmustbeautumn ...

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back in time #fraservalleyheritagerailway #mycityofsurrey #cloverdalebc ...

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Old ass passenger train. #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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Conductor
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