Choo choo!
It's the time of year when birds begin to sing, flowers start to sprout and hand-crafted miniature model trains chug along a two-mile track through the woods in Burnaby's Confederation Park.
Operated by the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers, the Burnaby Central Railway is celebrating opening day of the 2025 season Friday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sales at 4:30 p.m.)
You can ride the one-eighth-scale model train on a 10-minute excursion through the woods, complete with bridges, tunnels, crossovers and spirals, according to the society's website.
And that's just one of the trains you can see at Burnaby Central Railway, which is also home to battery-powered miniature electric and diesel locomotives, a gas-powered hydraulic engine and a garden railway with even smaller trains to visit.
The non-profit also offers offers bookings for birthday parties and private functions for heritage train fans and those who want a unique way to celebrate.
Burnaby Central Railway 2025 season
Where: Confederation Park (120 North Willingdon Ave.)
When: Saturdays and Sundays from Easter to Canadian Thanksgiving (open for rides between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Cost: $4.50 for a single ride, all passengers ages three and up. $40 for a 10-ride pass, may be used over multiple days with no expiry date. The Garden Railway is free to view during opening hours.
