Gary’s Vintage Train Dream Takes Shape | Calgary News

For thirteen years, Gary Southgate turned his childhood dream into reality—restoring vintage trains and launching Eastend Scenic Rail Tours through Saskatchewan’s breathtaking Frenchman River Valley. With Hollywood-worthy rail cars like those from the Polar Express and Eleanor Roosevelt’s former car, he’s blending history, adventure, and stunning scenery. Running a farm while building this passion project from scratch, he’s faced pandemic delays, supply chain nightmares, and the weight of responsibility—but the tours are already booming, drawing crowds from Canada to France. With plans for a museum, RV park, and workshop, Southgate is racing against time to turn his vision into a self-sustaining legacy, proving that preserving railway history can also build a thriving destination. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7072bfcacfacca1