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Trains Deluxe - The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel in Cranbrook

Palace Sleeper "Omemee"

57 Horne St S,  , (Hwy 3/95)Cranbrook
British Columbia,  V1C 4H9

Phone250-489-3918
Fax250-489-5744
Trains Deluxe received National Historic Designation in 2011 and is different from other railway museums. It displays complete vintage 'sets' known as 'Deluxe Hotels-On-Wheels' from the 1880s to the 1930s, filled with exotic inlaid woods, stained & bevelled glass, plush carpets & upholstery. Awards that the museum has garnered include but are not limited to: 2007 Heritage Canada's 2007 "Gold Medal Achievement Award for the restoration of the Royal Alexandra Hall; 2007 "Order of Canada" to Garry Anderson Executive Director for the development of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel & the Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Foundation.

How to Get Here

A high-profile location on arterial Hwy 3/95 (Van Horne South), beside the downtown area & active railway yard.

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Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques

Hours of Operation

Winter -2012 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Winter 2013-2014 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM10:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
Spring-Summer-Fall -2013 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:45 AM9:45 AM9:45 AM9:45 AM9:45 AM9:45 AM9:45 AM
Close (PM) 6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM6:00 PM
Please note:  Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day.

Services

ToursRetailRentals
Performances/Shows

Amenities & Facilities

Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code) Picnic Tables
RV Parking Attraction/Tour/Event Ticket Sales*
* charges apply

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Assistance Dogs Only
Smoking Policy
No Smoking
Cancellation Policy
Only groups over 10 & bus tour reservations are taken; others are booked on available spaces in the daily schedule.
Group Policy
Tour capacity is limited to 10 per tour guide due to limited & fragile spaces in the cars.
Age Restrictions
Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult on tours of the railcars.
Clothing Gear Required
Depending on their size & containers, large items such as cameras, large bags, or other pieces of equipment may be refused on the tours in the railcars due to fragile wood wall panels & small spaces. It is best to leave such items in vehicles. Strollers, most walkers & wheelchairs cannot be allowed in the railcars due to potential damage to the walls.
Height Restrictions
None
Mobility Restrictions
Due to the relatively long distances in touring the historic trains, visitors should be prepared to walk the distances involved with the guide within the pre-set tour schedule. These walking distances range from as little as 48.8 m (160 ft) for the shortest tour section, to as much as 640 m (2,100 ft) for the "Grand Tour," comprising of 5 tour sections. Detailed information is available at the ticket counter or by phone.
Weight Restriction
None