Yellow and blue railway locomotive traveling through open grassy fields under blue sky.

Bright yellow locomotive stopped on tracks beside a green grain elevator in Forestburg.

Train staff in period uniforms posing on the steps of a passenger railcar.

Forestburg train station with covered platform, snow on ground, and holiday decorations.

Large yellow metal hand wheel on a railcar with a grain elevator in the background.

Battle River Train Excursions

With headquarters in Forestburg, Alberta, the Battle River Railway is a fully functioning short line with a super fun twist. Exchanging the usual boxcars for a beautiful, vintage passenger car. The Friends of the Battle River Railway are delighted to offer a number of theme-based, day excursions throughout the year. Each unique theme is carefully tailored to provide a fun-filled and memorable experience for those with a hankering to ride the rails. Did you know you can also charter the train and build your own train excursion? If you have a special event coming up and would like to create a unique experience for you and your guests, contact our Business Coordinator about chartering the train! All Aboard!!!