SURREY TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Time‑warped Rails: A Restored B.C. Electric Interurban Across Surrey’s Fraser Valley
A roughly 55‑minute round‑trip aboard a volunteer‑restored B.C. Electric interurban from Cloverdale Station to Sullivan Park — this guide orients you to the route, sights, and practicalities of the Sullivan Excursion.
Time‑warped Rails: A Restored B.C. Electric Interurban Across Surrey’s Fraser Valley.
The Sullivan Excursion puts a fully rehabilitated B.C. Electric interurban back into motion, running from Cloverdale Station through broad Fraser Valley farmland to Sullivan Park and back. Volunteers have returned the car to full operation; along the roughly 55‑minute ride passengers cross Highway 10, traverse the Serpentine River, scan fields for hawks, bald eagles and coyotes, and hear local rail history from a Passenger Attendant, all under the banner of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Volunteer‑Restored Interurban Brought Back to Life
The excursion is operated in a fully rehabilitated B.C. Electric interurban car, returned to full operation by volunteers; the roster includes the flagship Interurban 1225 and, on special days, the Royal Connaught car (1304).
Farmlands, Highway 10 and the Serpentine Crossing
The short route departs Cloverdale and travels through farmland on the way to Sullivan Park, including the memorable crossing of Highway 10 and a span over the Serpentine River before returning to Cloverdale.
Wildlife and Rail Stories Along the Valley
Beyond pastoral views the ride routinely yields wildlife sightings—hawks, bald eagles and families of coyotes—and each trip includes narrative context from a Passenger Attendant who shares rail history and stories with passengers.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
The Sullivan Excursion is a compact, atmospheric trip: passengers board at Cloverdale Station and settle in for a roughly one‑hour run through farmland and river crossings. The whistle and crossing lights mark the Highway 10 passage; on board, a Passenger Attendant layers historical detail over the valley scenery as the train makes its out‑and‑back run to Sullivan Park.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short heritage rail excursion?
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Sullivan Excursion runs as an approximately 55‑minute round trip.
Boarding and departures take place at Cloverdale Station at Highway 10 and 176A Street; the operator is Fraser Valley Heritage Railway.
The regular flagship car is Interurban 1225; on special days the Royal Connaught car (1304) may operate—check the operator’s Calendar of Events for special‑car runs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sullivan Excursion?
The train ride is approximately 55 minutes in duration (about one hour).
Where does the train depart from?
All trains depart Cloverdale Station at Highway 10 and 176A Street in Cloverdale, operated by the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway.
What kind of train is used for the excursion?
The excursion uses a fully restored B.C. Electric interurban car rehabilitated to full operation by volunteers; the flagship car is Interurban 1225 and Interurban 1304 operates on select special days.
What will I see along the route?
The route travels through farmland, crosses Highway 10 and the Serpentine River, and offers opportunities to spot hawks, bald eagles and families of coyotes while a Passenger Attendant shares rail history.
Who operates the Sullivan Excursion?
The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway operates the Sullivan Excursion.