What is special about the White Pass railroad?

Scenic Railway. of the World Experience this unique railroad that symbolizes accomplishment in adventure and pioneering – of triumph over challenge. “Give me enough dynamite, and snoose, and I’ll build you a railroad to hell.”

What was the White Pass Trail?

White Pass, also known as the Dead Horse Trail, (elevation 873 m or 2,864 ft) is a mountain pass through the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains on the border of the U.S. state of Alaska and the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Who built the White Pass railroad?

George Brackett
In the fall of 1897, George Brackett, a former construction engineer on the Northern Pacific Railroad, built a twelve mile toll road up the canyon of the White Pass.

Why was White Pass trail known as the animal killer?

Until tramways were built late in 1897 and early 1898, the stampeders had to carry everything on their backs. The White Pass Trail was the animal-killer, as anxious prospectors overloaded and beat their pack animals and forced them over the rocky terrain until they dropped.

Does the White Pass train go into Canada?

Milepost 20.4, 2,865 feet above sea level, finds you at the White Pass Summit, the official border between the United States and Canada.

Who owns the White Pass and Yukon Route?

White Pass is currently owned by the Canadian company TWC enterprises. Wednesday’s press release says Holland America is working with the Ketchikan-based company Survey Point Holdings to create a joint venture. The company is set to become a managing partner of the port, railway, and White Pass’s retail operations.

When was the White Pass and Yukon railroad built?

1898
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is “The Scenic Railway of the World”. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, this narrow gauge railroad is an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, a designation shared with the Panama Canal, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.

Is there still gold in the Klondike?

It collected there until 1896 when the first nuggets of Klondike gold were found, leading to one of the world’s great gold rushes. There is still gold in the Dawson City area, but individual stampeders were replaced by large corporations that still mine the Klondike District for gold.

Is the Klondike in Canada or Alaska?

The Klondike (/ˈklɒndaɪk/) is a region of the territory of Yukon, in northwestern Canada. It lies around the Klondike River, a small river that enters the Yukon River from the east at Dawson City.

How much is Skagway train ride?

Travel 27.7 miles by train between Skagway, AK, and Fraser, BC, for a scenic ride through the White Pass and beyond. Rates: $140.00 USD Adult & $70.00 USD Child (One Way) Duration: 4.5 to 5 Hours Passport required? Yes, this trip is considered PASSPORT REQUIRED.

Is there a railway in the Yukon?

The White Pass and Yukon Route scenic railway announced the Carcross, Yukon to Fraser, British Columbia section of their rail service will not be in operation this year.

Who is the biggest gold miner in the Yukon?

Victoria Gold Corp. is the operator of the Yukon-famous Eagle Gold Mine and the largest gold mine in the history of the Yukon territory. The company not only operates the Eagle Gold Mine but is also exploring the Dublin Gulch property nearby.