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Jack Godwin,
songwriter, lead singer
Kettle Valley Brakemen

"The Kettle Valley Brakemen bring railway history to life with true stories and original songs about British Columbia's dramatic steam train era with special emphasis on the spectacular Kettle Valley Railway.  The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) was once part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and is now one of the most scenic sections of the Trans Canada Trail.""In concert, The Brakemen present a blend of unique songs and dramatic or humorous stories as they unfold British Columbia's colourful railway heritage.  Hear about the jail break of wily Bill Miner-the 'Grey Fox', deadly train wrecks, railway brawls and even raining rattlesnakes.  It's all true!"

"Check out sound clips from our CDs and read the stories that go along with each song.  Learn about the Kettle Valley Brakemen's heritage musical "Kettle Valley Memories" and discover how easy it is for cyclists riding the Kettle Valley Trail to book an intimate concert by The Brakemen."

Train Thang! music video on YouTube.com

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Steam Engine - Road House

The Kettle Valley Railway, engineering marvel of Andrew McCulloch stretched through  southern British Columbia, Canada from Midway through the trestles and tunnels of rugged Myra Canyon.

Winding down the mountains, its trains rolled along the hills above Naramata in the Okanagan Valley and on to Penticton before climbing again, through  Summerland across the Trout Creek trestle and on to Princeton, Coalmont, Coquihalla,  and down into Hope.