CN 6520 and BC-21 at Station
CN 6520 and BC-21 at Station


Open May 8 for the regular season. Come ride with us!

Explore historic locomotives and railway cars in the spectacular mountainside beauty of Squamish.
Snacks, drinks and picnic area on site. See you soon!

See What's On!
CN 6520 and BC-21 at Station
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Welcome to the Railway Museum of British Columbia, Squamish, BC

July 4 2026

Saturday July 4 – Classic Vehicles & Trains
9am – 3pm. This exhibit included with guest admission! 

Special event – exhibitor registration required

Participant registration

History is alive at the Railway Museum of BC

Here at the Museum, you can see, hear, touch and experience the actual trains, locomotives and equipment that are part of British Columbia’s railway history and heritage. This is railway equipment that helped build BC and Canada.
Enjoy unlimited rides on our Mini-Rail Train, Track Speeders and the big BC-21 Budd Rail Diesel car!

Open for the season May 8.

Featured Exhibits

See the Royal Hudson 2860 and business car ‘British Columbia’ while you’re inside the Roundhouse. 

Outside, historic operational 1950’s passenger train diesels CN 6520 and CP 4069 are regular displays. 

NEW! Operating White Pass & Yukon G scale model railway in Car Shop. 

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Royal Hudson 2860 Steam Locomotive

Canadian Pacific Railway Royal Hudson 2860

The Crown Jewel of our collection, 2860 is one of 65 ‘Hudson’ type 4-6-4 steam locomotives built for the CPR by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW).

This series of engines was numbered 2800 to 2864, and the first was delivered in 1929. Our engine 2860 was finished in June, 1940.

See this magnificent locomotive inside the CN Roundhouse. Climb into the cab, ring the bell!

Why does the Hudson have the ‘Royal’ designation? Visit us to find out. Or check the Exhibits page for more detailed information.

Image of Canadian Pacific Railway Royal Hudson #2860 and tender inside the roundhouse at the Railway Museum of BC.

What’s happening at the Railway Museum for 2026

Train rides come in all sizes. All are kid and adult friendly. Museum admission includes unlimited rides on everything!

  • Summer Fridays: Group Tour events Special Access – 1/2 Price admission for Seniors. See ‘What’s on’ for dates.  
  • Buddy & Friends: Children’s Festival – NEW event May 2 & 3! 
  • Ride a BIG train – it could be the BC Rail Budd Diesel Rail Car,  BC-21, or the Canadian Pacific Henry Pickering Observation Car No. 598.
  • Ride the ever-popular Mini-Rail as often as you like!
  • Try something different and take a Maintenance-of-way Track Speeder ride!
  • Watch for our historic operational locomotives,  CP F7A #4069, CN FP9A #6520 and PGE #561.
  • Visit the Car Shop to check out the Post Office car and Colonist Sleeper Car.
  • Check out the Brightbill House, General Store and Fire Trucks in the PGE Firehall.
  • Check out the ‘old time’ print shop with a vintage printing press in operation.
  • Watch the open-fire Blacksmith.
  • Shop for gifts and Railway logo-wear in our Giftshop.
  • Visit Engine #374 at the the historic Yaletown Roundhouse in downtown Vancouver.

Snacks and refreshments, Ice Cream Shoppe and picnic area on site.

PLEASE NOTE that exhibits and equipment may sometimes be unavailable due to required maintenance.

Museum Gift Shop

Shop our Gift Store for Train Lovers of all ages!

CANADIAN NATIONAL 6520 FP9A DIESEL

Check out our exhibits! Inside and outside.

Image of CPR Engine 374 at Yaletown Roundhouse

Visit the Yaletown Roundhouse to see historic CPR Engine #374

Mini-rail double at Silver Fox
Mini Rail
Minirail 4601 at Mason Station

Take a ride on our Mini-Rail Train

Our mini-rail rides are very popular! A great way to see most of the park grounds, this 20 minute ride covers over 2km of track and takes riders from one end of the grounds to the other.

Departing from Silver Fox Station, the train makes its way past Twin Cedars, then the Garden Railway, to Wilkie Station where the engine is turned. The ride goes all the way around to Mason Station before returning to Silver Fox Station.

All aboard! And remember, when you’re riding the train, it’s always fun to smile and wave at everyone along the way.

Plan Your Visit

Ride the rails with us!

BC-21 Budd Rail Diesel Car. Departures at 10:45 am, 11:30, 12:00 noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm

Maintenance-of-way Track Speeder. Every 15 minutes all day. starting 11:00am.

The Railway Museum of British Columbia is a proud participant of the Access2 Program.

The Access2 Program is for individuals with a permanent disability who require the assistance of a support person. Access2 support persons are entitled to FREE Admission.