In the spring of 1900, the white pass and yukon route railroad was completed. In 1898 the canadian parliament separated the rapidly growing area from the northwest territories and gave it. Our selection contains both fiction and nonfiction in new and out of print titles and the classic northern works by authors like robert service, jack london and pierre berton. But it looks like you were right its run by several companies that do use the term railway, but they use the fictitious name white pass and yukon route. Sep 23, 2011 new riches along the white pass and yukon route the railroad that once carried treasureseekers to the klondike gold rush now transports travellers to three adventures in a pristine mountainous. We are looking for top candidates to help us tell our 121 year old history to over 400,000 guests this summer. Built to bypassed the chilkoot pass trail into the yukons interior, the railroad was successful in its effort. In 1979 the locomotive was moved again to whitehorse, yukon, this time to be. The white pass and yukon follows a path originally laid out by george. The epic construction and operation of the white pas and yukon route railway is legendary. List of white pass and yukon route locomotives and cars.
Book of running charts of the yukon and stewart rivers. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to jackie and the terrific staff of the white pass. Starting today, monday, april th, well be sounding a locomotive horn a 7 pm each evening for the next month. A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism. A pictorial history paperback may 1, 1990 by stan b. Rising 2,865 feet, the summit of the white pass trail is 15 miles from the shores of skagway. Be informed by the best host and guide on the route. Against all odds, the iron trail was carved through some of the norths most rugged terrain in 1898. Relax in vintage passenger coaches as you retrace the original route to the white pass summit, passing bridal veil falls, inspiration point and dead horse gulch. How the trumps struck klondike gold uphere magazine. Passports are required on all but the white pass summit excursion. White pass and yukon route railroad travel yukon yukon. White pass summit excursion white pass and yukon route.
Today you can retrace the white pass yukon route up the skagway river, through dead horse gulch to summit lake on the white pass and yukon route railway. Howard clifford a guidebook and a history of the white pass and yukon railway. The white pass and yukon route railroads relevance to the gold rush is felt at several locations, most notably the gold rush cemetery and the red caboose at the denver glacier stop. But, just as he had been in 1897, trump was ahead of the curve. The skagway historic district and white pass is a u. This is a wonderful pictorial history of the white pass rou. Klondike highway vs the skagway train alaska shore tours. White pass and yukon route railway tour alaskan cruise excursion.
This also includes the roundhouse fire which happened on october 15, 1969. A pictorial history of the alaska highway 7 south third west, missoula, mt. Skagway and whitehorse were now linked by rail and bennett town was fading into the history books. The white pass and yukon follows a path originally laid out by george brackett, a former construction engineer on the northern pacific railroad who built a 12mile toll road into the mountains in 1897. The rails were three feet apart on a 10footwide road bed and meant lower construction costs. It was built by the baldwin locomotive works for the white pass and yukon route in may 1947. Graham the white pass and yukon route railway wolf creek books inc. Cohen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Sep 14, 2016 one of the most highlyrecommended and eagerly anticipated shore excursions on our alaskan cruise was the white pass and yukon route railway tour. The southern end of the klondike highway also uses the white pass and parallels the railway. Although now commonplace, shipping goods in large containers was once just the aspiration of a little railway company based in yukon and alaska. At yukon books we carry a wide selection of books about the people and territory of northern canada. Hop onboard the white pass yukon route railroad to explore. After the rail trip i take the same trip via the highway. Yukon books handbook of vacation trips in alaska and the. The depot was, throughout most of its history, and certainly. The white pass and yukon route revised edition a pictorial history cohen, stan published by pictorial histories publishing company, missoula, montana, usa 1990. Come aboard and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the klondike gold rush and the construction of the white pass and yukon route railway. Media in category white pass and yukon route the following 101 files are in this category, out of 101 total.
Join us 121 years later as we take you on a journey to see our splendid panorama of mountains, glaciers and gorges. This engineering wonder climbs nearly 3,000 feet in 27 miles of steep grades and cliffhanging turns. Includes a roster of equipment and many historic blackand white photographs. Yukoners as a whole are very interested in both transportation and history combine the two and good attendance is.
The tight curves of the white pass called for a narrow gauge railroad. Thank you to all those fighting against covid19 in skagway, the state of alaska and through out the country. The few flakes they found in bonanza creek in the klondike barely filled the spent cartridge of a winchester rifle. Map of alaska, yukon territory and british columbia showing connections of the white pass and yukon route.
Class ii 3 ft 914 mm narrowgauge railroad linking the port of skagway, alaska, with whitehorse, the capital of yukon. By 1909 the klondike had passed its peak productive years and was on its long steady decline. To bring up the rating, this book contains some great pictures with a historical outline. See our prints page for more details pff this map isnt part of any series, but we have other railroad maps that you might want to check out. Beginning in skagaway, there are several different types of tours that you can take along this scenic line that was built in 1898 as transportation for tens of thousands of men and women on the hunt for gold in the canadian klondike. The train picks up passengers on the cruise ship docks. An isolated system, it has no direct connection to any other railroad. 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. White pass and yukon route canadian railway britannica. Youll see beautiful views starting down at the cruise ship dock, heading out. The white pass summit excursion rises from skagway to the white pass summit, 2,865 feet 873 meters high, while the bennett scenic journey travels the length of lake bennett before arriving in the yukon territory, stopping in the old goldrush town of bennett station en route.
For the best conditions, book passage in the book in the morning, available. This remains a definitive book on the history of this railroad. Jan 29, 2018 across a bridge and into a tunnel on the white pass yukon route railway from alaska to canada. Conditions at the summit were very harsh for gold seekers passing over the border into canada. This wellwritten and interesting book tells the story of the building of the white pass and yukon railway in alaska and canada, the gateway to the klondike goldfields. Cycling allows you to experience panoramic views of the landscapes without worrying about parking, while a small group limited to 12 people ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide.
White pass and yukon route railway depot klondike gold rush. Linking skagway, alaska with whitehorse, yukon this tiny railway carves and unbelievable path through a rugged coastal pass. When the ice broke, he and levin loaded their hotel onto a boat, floating it downriver toward whitehorse. The railroad said work on the acquisition began last september and was finalized in. This is definitely the top attraction in skagway and worth every dime of the ticket price. Class ii 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge railroad linking the port of skagway, alaska, with whitehorse, the capital of yukon. By the time the railroad was completed in the summer of 1900 the rush was over, but the white pass route survived nevertheless, and continued for 82 years to provide a vital link between the yukon and the outside world. Stan the white pass and yukon route pictorial histories publishing company, 1980. Map of alaska, yukon territory and british columbia. As the familiar sound of the railroad fills the valley, know that you ar.
A timelapse video shot out the back of the last railroad car on the white pass scenic railway in skagway, alaska. The white pass and yukon route railroad has had a large variety of locomotives and railroad. Welcome to yukon books yukon books new, out of print. History of the white pass trail klondike gold rush. Traveling by a skagway white pass train is best for less active travelers who really want to dig into the history of the area. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites. With more than 125 spectacular historic photographs, fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts, this book is an essential keepsake. The white pass and yukon route railroad history and classic. Come along for a ride on the historic train from skagway, alaska to the white pass summit and back. Map of alaska, yukon territory and british columbia showing. Minter starts briefly with the discovery of gold along tributaries of the yukon and klondike rivers in. After retirement on june 30, 1964, the locomotive was moved to bennett, british columbia, in 1968 for display.
During the summer months millions of mosquitoes use these lakes. See alaskas scenic white pass from two different perspectives on a tour that includes a ride on the yukon route railway and a bike ride. The white pass and yukon route railway was built toward the end of the klondike gold rush to transport miners and equipment over the difficult mountain crossing. This is transportation week in the yukon, and as always, there are some great events to attend. The yukon railway route is a fabulous train day trip.
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