The Prairie Dog Central Railway is a historic landmark located just outside of Winnipeg. The vintage steam train, which is one of the oldest, regularly scheduled locomotives in North America, runs several days a week from Inkster Junction Station to Gross Isle and Warren.
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Prairie Dog Central The Prairie Dog Central steam train is pictured at the Inkster Junction Station in Rosser, Man., on May 22, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Prairie Dog Central The interior of the Prairie Dog Central is seen on May 22, 2026. The train runs every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Prairie Dog Central A sign for the Prairie Dog Central Railway is pictured at Inkster Junction Station on May 22, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Prairie Dog Central A cart holding luggage is seen at Manitoba’s Prairie Dog Central Railway on May 22, 2026. The railway is owned and operated by the Vintage Locomotive Society. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Prairie Dog Central A side view of the Prairie Dog Central train is seen in Rosser, Man., on May 22, 2026. The Prairie Dog Central Railway began operations in 1970. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)
Prairie Dog Central A view of the Prairie Dog Central train and Inkster Junction Station in Rosser, Man., on May 22, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News)