by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2009, News
Since 1900, A Carcross community event to celebrate the anniversary of the WP&YR Golden Spike See what’s new for 2009 and check out the Train Depot, Visitor Information Center and the exciting displays inside the White Pass Riverfront Warehouse. Come share our...
by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2009, News
Update: Service has been restored. SKAGWAY, AK – A major washout of the White Pass railbed at MilePost 37, located between Log Cabin and Bennett BC, has delayed the start of scheduled rail service to Carcross. Passenger rail service between Fraser BC and Carcross...
by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2008, News
SKAGWAY, AK — Carrying on a century old tradition, White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR) has again produced a stunning 24″ X 36″ wall calendar for 2009. For the feature image, WP&YR again commissioned renowned railway artist J. Craig Thorpe, who...
by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2008, News
November 19, 2008 SKAGWAY, AK – White Pass Invests in a Locomotive Modernization Program The White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) announced today its commitment to re-power its fleet of 11 GE 90-class locomotives. The first two WP&YR locomotives, numbers...
by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2008, News
July 24, 2008 SKAGWAY, AK – The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad (WP&YR) proudly announced that it carried 7009 passengers on Wednesday July 23, 2008 setting a new daily ridership record. Gary C. Danielson, President of the WP&YR enthusiastically...
by prservices | Apr 1, 2014 | 2008, News
July 17, 2008 SKAGWAY, AK – The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad (WP&YR) announced that it carried6,968 passengers on Wednesday July 16, 2008 setting a new daily ridership record. Gary C. Danielson, President of the WP&YR stated that, “We are very...
