Attraction Spotlight: Edmonton Radial Railway Society
An operator of historic streetcars, the Edmonton Radial Railway Society operates at Fort Edmonton Park and on the High Level Bridge. They provide the largest fleet of old streetcars in all of Western Canada. With more than 25 streetcars, eight in service and many others undergoing restoration, they provide all types of historic street cars.
High Level Bridge Streetcar
The High Level Bridge streetcar made its last trip on September 2nd, 1951. This ended an era, which started on November 8th of 1908. Many street cars have been used on the bridge in recent years to provide rides across the brides. The Osaka #247 was one of the main choices and the 2011 Edmonton Streetcar #33 has also been used.
Fort Edmonton Park
The one kilometre streetcar line at Fort Edmonton Park stops on 1905 and 1920 street. It runs through the park's operating season. The line provides turning loops near the entrance of the park, a double track and more.
This streetcar runs during the week and on the weekends. Rides are included in the entrance fee of the park and the hours range depending on the time of the year.
The Fleet
The street cars that Edmonton Radial Railway Society restored include:
- Edmonton 1, 33, 42 and 80
- Regina 42
- Saskatoon 200
- Toronto Suburban 24
- Toronto 4612
- Hannover 601
- Melbourne 930
- Osaka 247
More projects are underway and in the works including
- Brandon 6
- Edmonton 13, 31, 53, 65 and 73
- Regina 8
- Saskatoon 202
- Toronto 4367
- And More!
The Museum
If you enjoy artefacts and pictures of streetcars, you will love the Museum. You will picture, films, artefacts and more dating back many years.
The Museum is open from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays from the long weekend in May until Canadian Thanksgiving in October. It's free to enjoy, but donations are appreciated. The Museum is found in the Strathcona Streetcar Barn on 103 Street and 84th Avenue.