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Progress of The Forth Junction Project. a visionary world-class destination proposed by the Forth Junction Heritage Society. Annual General Meeting Oct. 25, 2012. The Forth Junction Project. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Progress of The Forth Junction Project
a visionary world-class destination proposed by the Forth Junction Heritage Society
Annual General Meeting Oct. 25, 2012
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The Forth Junction Project
Celebrating the evolution of trails, trains and transit in Central Alberta
a visionary world-class destination proposed by the Forth Junction Heritage Society
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Forth Junction
Milestones of the Forth Junction Heritage Society:
April 2009 – First meeting of SocietyAugust 2009 – Bylaws and concept establishedDecember 2009 – Incorporated under Alberta Societies ActFebruary 2010 – First media publicity about FJ vision for RiverlandsMarch 2010 – Vision, Mission and Objectives finalizedSeptember 2011 – Bylaws and Objectives amendedNovember 2011 – Charitable status with Revenue Canada achieved
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Forth Junction
Vision:To be Central Alberta’s world class heritage destination celebrating the past, present and future of trails, trains and transit.
Mission Statement:To preserve, promote and share the transportation heritage of our community and region, and to pass that heritage to future generations in a sustainable and interactive way through education, advocacy and nurturing a passion for the continuous evolution of trail, rail and transit
Values:Collaboration, History, Education, Sustainability
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The Forth Junction Project
A bold vision
for the Red Deer area as a major world-class destination with
major attractors
unique in Canada to celebrate the region as a distribution and transportation hub
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The Forth Junction Project
to create a major regional tourist destination that celebrates ground transportation, with specific significance of the railway,
in the economic development of Central Alberta and how it represents the settlement and growth of Western Canada
A vision
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The Forth Junction Project
Original Concept . . . Riverlands Transpo Centre big, bold, fun, magic, multi-activity, interactive, 1st class Major Community and Visitor Attraction
Riverlands Downtown Red Deer
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The Forth Junction Project
Current Concept . . . Forth Junction Transpo Park big, bold, fun, magic, multi-activity, interactive, 1st class Major Community and Visitor Attraction
Close to Red Deer
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The Forth Junction Project
Forth Junction Transpo Park a Family Heritage Activity & Nature Park
Theme park based on the evolution of trails, trains and transit in Central Alberta
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The Forth Junction Project
First priority:
Funding and completion ofDestination and Management Study
Heritage Collaborative Inc.$40,000
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The Forth Junction Project
Second priority:
Acquisition of Site
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Forth Junction Project
Suggested phasing:Phase 1 – Engineering, environmental, traffic studies, permits, fundingPhase 2 – Site preparation for initial phasesPhase 3 – Replicated station as temporary interpretive centre and administrative office; enclosed storage facility for large artifactsPhase 4 – Second replicated station as bed and breakfast; ornamental park; creation of not-for-profit corporationPhase 5 – Gathering hall for events and displays; parking lotPhase 6 – Retro bus terminal and heritage toursPhase 7 – Observation platform; 1/8 scale replication of Jubilee 3001
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Forth Junction Project
Suggested phasing:Phase 8 – Replication of railway stations for overnight lodging; track sections for rail displaysPhase 9 – First stage of historical model railway museumPhase 10 – Operating outdoor miniature railway with interpretive toursPhase 11 – Expansion of gathering hall with retail centre and observation tower restaurant; additional parkingPhase 12 – Indoor amusement and activity parkPhase 13 – Expansion of historical model railway museumPhase 14 – Full size rail loop; acquisition of prototype rail artifactsPhase 15 – Centre for the exploration of sustainable future transport
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 1
Link to proposed ACR Heritage Linear ParkForth/Tuttle-Mintlaw-Sylvan Lake
Including the acquisition of the original pre-1962 privately-owned, historic Alberta Central Railway right-of-way between Red Deer County Centre
and the Mintlaw steel trestle
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 2
Family Heritage Activity & Nature Park
close to active CP Railway linewith links to regional trail systems
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 3
Retro Bus Depot and Transit Museum
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 4
1/8 size Replication of the Jubilee 4-4-4 3001 ‘The Chinook’
3001 (the ‘Chinook’) was one of only 5 locomotives of this class designed by CPR specifically for ‘high-speed’ inter-city passenger service including Calgary-Edmonton
from 1936 to 1955. This class established the speed record of 181 km/h (112.5mi/hr) in 1937 that was not broken until 1976. All 5 locomotives were scrapped.
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 5
Railway Station Heritage Resort Canada’s only heritage railway station overnight accommodation village
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 5
Restoration or Replication of Former Railway Stationsas Lodging and Tourist Services including Bed and Breakfast
Former stations as private residences
Grand Trunk Pacific (CN) Ardley Station in farmer’s field east of Red Deer
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 5
Replication of Significant Historic
Railway Stations in Proposed Heritage Resort as Lodging and Tourist Services including Bed and Breakfast
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 6
Community Conference Hall
- year-round community conference centre - adaptable central turntable-style stage - large indoor open multi-use hall with natural light - style of roundhouse and classic railway station
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 7
Observation Tower and Restaurant
- 8-storey observation tower in the form of a stylized grain elevator (the skyline landmark of the prairies for 100 years) - upper observation deck for viewing the landscape- mid-level restaurant with a view on all sides of the site area
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 8
Distribution & Transit Heritage Centre featuring trails, trains & transit 1885-1985
- stagecoach travel along the C & E Trail- Red Deer as a major rail distribution centre of Alberta- glory days of inter-city passenger train travel- evolution of urban and inter-urban public transit
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 9
Alberta Central Historical Model Rail Museum
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Alberta Central Historical Model Rail Project
1892 The beginnings of a regional distribution centre
1913 The headiness of rail and municipal expansion; the building of the ACR and CNWR
1939 The glory of passenger service; the region prepares for war
1955 A time of transition from steam to diesel and the start of passenger service decline
1986 A time of modernization and preparation for rail relocation
The future The revival of passenger rail and regional transportation
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 10
Human Mobility Interactive, Educational Amusement Park
- year-round entertainment and educational activity area for children and adults - indoor theme park - interactive activities that teach the principles of the evolution of human mobility
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 11
Transpo Gathering Centre
Canada’s Only Entertainment-Heritage-Retail Centre celebrating the evolution of Trails, Trains and Transit
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The Forth Junction Project Attractor 12
Centre for Future Sustainable Transportation
- options and opportunities for the future movement of people and goods in a responsible, environmentally-friendly and sustainable way - including the potential for high-speed inter-urban rail, regional rapid transit and multi-use highways
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The Forth Junction Project
A Celebration of the Red Deer Regionas a major distribution and transit centre
in the economic development of Central Albertarepresenting the settlement and growth of Western Canada
a visionary major multi-attractor destination proposed by the
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