Nelson & Ft. Sheppard Railway

06/21/2025

🎉 Staff Appreciation Celebration at ATCO and NFTS! 🎉

Today, we took some well-deserved time to celebrate the amazing team that powers ATCO and NFTS. From our field crews to office staff, to our manufacturing team and to our railroad team, each of you plays a vital role and today was all about recognizing your hard work, dedication, and team spirit.

A special thank you to Sweet Tooth Creations for the mouthwatering treats, and to VH Sport for the fantastic swag! You helped make the day extra memorable, and we’re so grateful for your support. 🙌

Here’s to the people who make ATCO and NFTS strong—and to the community partners who help us celebrate them in style. 💙

05/24/2025

All Aboard the Spring Spirit Express! Big thanks to all of our sponsors KC Recycling, McEwan Law, the Sutherland Group, RDKB Area A, Hall Printing, Corbin Locomtive Works, Kenny White Contracting, ATCO Wood Products, andthe Village of Fruitvale. It’s a beautiful spring day to ride the rails through the Beaver Valley today with wonderful cookies from Sweet Tooth Creations, fresh lemonade, and music from the era of our 1950’s coach car!

04/25/2025

All Aboard!

Big Thanks to our sponsors for the 2025 Spring Spirit Express:
The Sutherland Group
Hall Printing
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary - Area A
Kenny White Contracting
KC Recycling
The Village of Fruitvale
Corbin Locomotive Works Co.
McEwan Law
ATCO Wood Products Ltd.

12/07/2024

Sugar Cookies, Hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa, are making our annual Jingle Express Train Ride in Fruitvale lots of fun for everyone on board today. Thanks to our crew and volunteers for helping make this event so special for our Community. And a special thank you to our sponsors: RDKB - Area A, McEwan Law, Kenny White Contracting, KC Recycling, Corbin Locomotive Works, Hall Printing, The Village of Fruitvale, and ATCO Wood Products. We couldn’t make this event happen without your generous support!

11/14/2024

All Aboard for the 2024 Jingle Express!

🚂The annual Jingle Express train ride is back for another year of holiday magic in Fruitvale! ❄️

This cherished tradition offers locals a chance to make special memories with family and friends. Take a scenic 45 minute ride on our vintage passenger train and enjoy some Christmas cookies, Christmas music, and even a visit from the Big Guy in Red! 🎅

Tickets are available at the Village Office with a donation on November 23rd at 9 AM.

The Jingle Express wouldn't be possible without our amazing volunteers and sponsors who make these trips happen. A big thank-you goes out to:

McEwan Law
Kenny White Contracting
RDKB - Area A
KC Recycling
Sutherland Group
Corbin Locomotive Works
Hall Printing
The Village of Fruitvale
And the Nelson and Ft. Sheppard Railway crew!

These sponsors generously cover the insurance and other costs so our community can enjoy this festive experience.

Grab your tickets soon - spots fill up fast! We can't wait to see you aboard the Jingle Express this holiday season.

08/26/2024

Thrilled to have our Transload Facility Featured in this month's Trains magazine! Many Thanks to our friends at Progressive Railroad for their support and help in getting the word out about the amazing Transload Team and Facility we have!

05/25/2024

The weather may not be feel very spring like today, but there’s a lot of spring spirit on board of our spring spirit express today! Our 1950’s passenger car is full of flowers, cookies and lemonade, and running along our tracks all day with rides to Beaver Falls and back.

A very big thank you to our sponsors! Without their generous financial support, we would not have been able to hold this event. Thank you to McEwan Law, RDKB - Area A, KC Recycling, Sutherland Group, Corbin Locomotive Works, Hall Printing, the Village of Fruitvale, and ATCO Wood Products!

And a big thank you to all of our volunteers and crews today who make this happen. Thank you Donovan, Daniel, Peyton, Rylee, Madysson, Travis, Jason, and Mary!

05/25/2024

While you're joining us for our Spring Spirit Express Train Ride on Saturday, why don't you consider a career with our railroad team where you can ride and work on the rails all the time?

05/13/2024

**UPDATE** Please note that the original poster for the Spring Spirit Express incorrectly reflected the ticket availability date. The correct date for tickets is Saturday, May 18th, at the Village of Fruitvale Office...The poster has since been updated...Our apologies for the confusion.

All Aboard for the Spring Spirit Express coming up in Fruitvale on Saturday May 25th! Join us for a 45 minute scenic ride through the Beaver Valley in our vintage, 1950's passenger car. Our Spring Spirit Express will run on May 25th at 9am, 10am,11am ,12pm ,1pm ,2pm, and 3pm. Tickets will be available at the Village of Fruitvale Office at Noon on Saturday, May 18th (in exchange for a cash donation for our local food bank).

A very big thank you to our sponsors! Without their generous financial support, we would not have been able to hold this event. Thank you to McEwan Law, RDKB - Area A, KC Recycling, Sutherland Group, Corbin Locomotive Works, Hall Printing, the Village of Fruitvale, and ATCO Wood Products!

*** Please Note***
Our Community Train Rides are events put on by volunteers, financially supported by our generous sponsors, and held for the benefit of our Community. The tickets have no face value, and are only available for free, with a suggested donation to the local food bank. Reselling tickets for our Community Train Rides is neither in the spirit of the events, nor legal in British Columbia.
Please DO NOT purchase any tickets for the Spring Spirit Express from any individual or online. The only place to obtain tickets is in person, at the Village of Fruitvale Village Office, at Noon on Saturday May 18th. Tickets are NOT available on the day of the rides, and are NOT available from the ATCO Wood Products Office.
There are NO electronic tickets. Only original paper, numbered tickets will be accepted for boarding – NO exceptions. If you have original tickets and then find you are unable to use them, we encourage you to GIVE them to a family member or friend. If you cannot find anyone to take them, please return them to the Village of Fruitvale Office.

03/14/2024

12/02/2023

Wonderful day out on the rails with our Jingle Express! That you so much for our sponsor who help make this happen: KC Recycling, Sutherland Group, McEwan Law ATCO Wood Products, RDKB-Area A, Village of Fruitvale, Hall Printing, and Corbin Locomotive Works!

11/13/2023

We’re thrilled to announce the Jingle Express Community Train Ride in Fruitvale coming up on December 2nd! Please join us for a 45 minute scenic ride through the Beaver Valley in our vintage, 1950's passenger car. Our Jingle Express will run on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 9am, 10am,11am ,12pm ,1pm ,2pm, and 3pm. Tickets will be available at the Village of Fruitvale Office at Noon on Saturday, November 25th (in exchange for a cash donation for our local food bank).

A very big thank you to our sponsors! Without their generous financial support, we would not have been able to hold this event. Thank you to McEwan Law, RDKB - Area A, KC Recycling, Sutherland Group, Corbin Locomotive Works, Hall Printing, the Village of Fruitvale, and ATCO Wood Products!

*** Please Note***
Our Community Train Rides are events put on by volunteers, financially supported by our generous sponsors, and held for the benefit of our Community. The tickets have no face value, and are only available for free, with a suggested donation to the local food bank. Reselling tickets for our Community Train Rides is neither in the spirit of the events, nor legal in British Columbia.
Please DO NOT purchase any tickets for the Jingle Express from any individual or online. The only place to obtain tickets is in person, at the Village of Fruitvale Village Office, at Noon on Saturday November 25th. Tickets are NOT available on the day of the rides, and are NOT available from the ATCO Wood Products Office.
There are NO electronic tickets. Only original paper, numbered tickets will be accepted for boarding – NO exceptions. If you have original tickets and then find you are unable to use them, we encourage you to GIVE them to a family member or friend. If you cannot find anyone to take them, please return them to the Village of Fruitvale Office.