Progress of The Forth Junction Project

Progress of The Forth Junction Project

a visionary world-class destination proposed by the Forth Junction Heritage Society

Annual General Meeting Oct. 25, 2012

The Forth Junction Project

Celebrating the evolution of trails, trains and transit in Central Alberta

a visionary world-class destination proposed by the Forth Junction Heritage Society

Forth Junction

Milestones of the Forth Junction Heritage Society:

April 2009 – First meeting of SocietyAugust 2009 – Bylaws and concept establishedDecember 2009 – Incorporated under Alberta Societies ActFebruary 2010 – First media publicity about FJ vision for RiverlandsMarch 2010 – Vision, Mission and Objectives finalizedSeptember 2011 – Bylaws and Objectives amendedNovember 2011 – Charitable status with Revenue Canada achieved

Forth Junction

Vision:To be Central Alberta’s world class heritage destination celebrating the past, present and future of trails, trains and transit.

Mission Statement:To preserve, promote and share the transportation heritage of our community and region, and to pass that heritage to future generations in a sustainable and interactive way through education, advocacy and nurturing a passion for the continuous evolution of trail, rail and transit

Values:Collaboration, History, Education, Sustainability


A bold vision

for the Red Deer area as a major world-class destination with

major attractors

unique in Canada to celebrate the region as a distribution and transportation hub


to create a major regional tourist destination that celebrates ground transportation, with specific significance of the railway,

in the economic development of Central Alberta and how it represents the settlement and growth of Western Canada

A vision


Original Concept . . . Riverlands Transpo Centre big, bold, fun, magic, multi-activity, interactive, 1st class Major Community and Visitor Attraction

Riverlands Downtown Red Deer


Current Concept . . . Forth Junction Transpo Park big, bold, fun, magic, multi-activity, interactive, 1st class Major Community and Visitor Attraction

Close to Red Deer


Forth Junction Transpo Park a Family Heritage Activity & Nature Park

Theme park based on the evolution of trails, trains and transit in Central Alberta


First priority:

Funding and completion ofDestination and Management Study

Heritage Collaborative Inc.$40,000


Second priority:

Acquisition of Site

Forth Junction Project

Suggested phasing:Phase 1 – Engineering, environmental, traffic studies, permits, fundingPhase 2 – Site preparation for initial phasesPhase 3 – Replicated station as temporary interpretive centre and administrative office; enclosed storage facility for large artifactsPhase 4 – Second replicated station as bed and breakfast; ornamental park; creation of not-for-profit corporationPhase 5 – Gathering hall for events and displays; parking lotPhase 6 – Retro bus terminal and heritage toursPhase 7 – Observation platform; 1/8 scale replication of Jubilee 3001

Forth Junction Project

Suggested phasing:Phase 8 – Replication of railway stations for overnight lodging; track sections for rail displaysPhase 9 – First stage of historical model railway museumPhase 10 – Operating outdoor miniature railway with interpretive toursPhase 11 – Expansion of gathering hall with retail centre and observation tower restaurant; additional parkingPhase 12 – Indoor amusement and activity parkPhase 13 – Expansion of historical model railway museumPhase 14 – Full size rail loop; acquisition of prototype rail artifactsPhase 15 – Centre for the exploration of sustainable future transport

The Forth Junction Project Attractor 1

Link to proposed ACR Heritage Linear ParkForth/Tuttle-Mintlaw-Sylvan Lake

Including the acquisition of the original pre-1962 privately-owned, historic Alberta Central Railway right-of-way between Red Deer County Centre

and the Mintlaw steel trestle


Family Heritage Activity & Nature Park

close to active CP Railway linewith links to regional trail systems


Retro Bus Depot and Transit Museum


1/8 size Replication of the Jubilee 4-4-4 3001 ‘The Chinook’

3001 (the ‘Chinook’) was one of only 5 locomotives of this class designed by CPR specifically for ‘high-speed’ inter-city passenger service including Calgary-Edmonton

from 1936 to 1955. This class established the speed record of 181 km/h (112.5mi/hr) in 1937 that was not broken until 1976. All 5 locomotives were scrapped.


Railway Station Heritage Resort Canada’s only heritage railway station overnight accommodation village


Restoration or Replication of Former Railway Stationsas Lodging and Tourist Services including Bed and Breakfast

Former stations as private residences

Grand Trunk Pacific (CN) Ardley Station in farmer’s field east of Red Deer


Replication of Significant Historic

Railway Stations in Proposed Heritage Resort as Lodging and Tourist Services including Bed and Breakfast


Community Conference Hall

- year-round community conference centre - adaptable central turntable-style stage - large indoor open multi-use hall with natural light - style of roundhouse and classic railway station


Observation Tower and Restaurant

- 8-storey observation tower in the form of a stylized grain elevator (the skyline landmark of the prairies for 100 years) - upper observation deck for viewing the landscape- mid-level restaurant with a view on all sides of the site area


Distribution & Transit Heritage Centre featuring trails, trains & transit 1885-1985

- stagecoach travel along the C & E Trail- Red Deer as a major rail distribution centre of Alberta- glory days of inter-city passenger train travel- evolution of urban and inter-urban public transit


Alberta Central Historical Model Rail Museum

Alberta Central Historical Model Rail Project

1892 The beginnings of a regional distribution centre

1913 The headiness of rail and municipal expansion; the building of the ACR and CNWR

1939 The glory of passenger service; the region prepares for war

1955 A time of transition from steam to diesel and the start of passenger service decline

1986 A time of modernization and preparation for rail relocation

The future The revival of passenger rail and regional transportation


Human Mobility Interactive, Educational Amusement Park

- year-round entertainment and educational activity area for children and adults - indoor theme park - interactive activities that teach the principles of the evolution of human mobility


Transpo Gathering Centre

Canada’s Only Entertainment-Heritage-Retail Centre celebrating the evolution of Trails, Trains and Transit


Centre for Future Sustainable Transportation

- options and opportunities for the future movement of people and goods in a responsible, environmentally-friendly and sustainable way - including the potential for high-speed inter-urban rail, regional rapid transit and multi-use highways


A Celebration of the Red Deer Regionas a major distribution and transit centre

in the economic development of Central Albertarepresenting the settlement and growth of Western Canada

a visionary major multi-attractor destination proposed by the

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Progress of The Forth Junction Project