(BLE Editor’s Note: Brother Home is a member of BLE Division 898 in Jasper, Alberta.)
BIG VALLEY, AB — Veteran locomotive engineer Harry R.J. Home of Jasper, well known for his efforts in preserving ex-CNR “Mountain-type” steam locomotive 6060, was recognized on September 22 for his recent selection as a member of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame at Big Valley, Alberta.
Steam locomotive 6060, with Mr. Home at the throttle, arrived at Big Valley leading an Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions tourist passenger train at approximately 3:45 p.m.
A ceremony honouring Mr. Home’s induction as one of four first-ever inductees to the Hall of Fame’s Heroes category followed at the Big Valley CN station.
“Harry Home has not only been a driving force behind the preservation of this important piece of Canadian heritage, he has also continued to inspire others with his passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for railroading, and the Canadian railway industry,” said Les Kozma, Chairman of the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame.
“Harry’s contribution to his community, his fellow employees throughout his career, and to Canada’s railway heritage will be fittingly recognized with his induction into the Hall of Fame. He is a true railway hero,” said Mr. Kozma.