Trains Deluxe
Canadian Museum of Rail Travel - Cranbrook, B.C.
Tours Available


See the interiors of some of the most famous and deluxe trains to ever run in Canada.
One of the table displays of Canadian Pacific Railway china and silverware View of one of many period brass light fixtures reflected in the restored inlaid black walnut paneling in the luxurious railcars View of one of the lower sleeping berths in one of the first class sleeping cars showing original blankets, lined and inlaid Honduran mahogany paneling, and brass lights.

Your visit has numerous options!

There is a variety of rates depending on age, level of interest and time available. Until all tour options are added to the schedule and placed on this website, it is best to phone the Museum at 250-489-3918 and enquire for your particular interest, and a rate can be quoted. There are also discounts for various sizes of groups, but it is recommended that all groups make advance arrangements

The Museum is expanding tours to more cars during 2006, to increase from the present 9 cars on tour to about between 14 and 17. More cars will be added to tours as they are made ready in 2006-2007.

Please remember, the Museum is in the Mountain Time Zone, so adjust your time accordingly if your are coming from the south or west in the Pacific Time Zone.

Current Tours Available as of May 2006

Your visit is a choice based on level of interest and time available.

  • The Museum’s trains display area is being worked on to provide more cars on tours through 2006. Cars on tour at the present time are noted.


  • Tours schedule details and prices are available by phoning the Museum at 250-489-3918 or mail@trainsdeluxe.com. The departures for each of the tours occur at regular times throughout the day, and prices vary by tours and numers, with good discounts available.

  • A detailed facilites map of buildings and railcars on tour.

These end-of-track architectural details of the cars are intended to provide a comparative study.

Track 1: The Millionaires Special

Track 2: Early Trains Deluxe and Interpretive Cars

Track 3: Cars-of-State and Streamlined Trains

Deluxe Railway Hotel Architecture

Additional Option: Tea & Scones in the Royal Alexandra Hall

  • ask at the Museum for the schedule for this service.

Other Things to Do and See free at the Museum

  • "Museum Development Zone" site tour - old site of the Museum prior to 2002

    • Railway Water Tower, Elko Station & Railway Gardens tour


  • Archives and history reference library (appointments are required)


  • Art & Heritage Walk (downtown)


  • Baker Hill Heritage Residential Area (next to downtown) (Ask for a Map)

Additional items of interest

  • Prestige Hotel Lunch or Dinner (adjacent to the Museum along pathway and through Van Horne Park


  • Gift shop


  • More options will be added as the museum expands.
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