Twice over the summer of 2023, we had the privilege of hanging with the Reynolds Raiders of Big Valley Alberta. For fun. We’re in town shooting an early episode of the Beer Parlour Project with view camera photographer Rob Pohl at the Big Valley Inn and boy, were we green and have learned a lot since. We have to pay them a revisit for a proper do-over.
Anyway, the Raiders are the bandits that rob the Alberta Prairie Railways Excursions trains out Stettler. It’s done for charity and it always happens at their less than hidden, outlaw saloon there along the tracks. You can’t miss it and they even has a sign in case it’s not obvious enough. They said come over and join us for some fun, so who are we to say no?
Reynolds Raiders Big Valley Alberta: sometimes it’s about the photos. Fun on the menu with Chris Doering & Connie Biggart (BIGDoer/Synd)
Thanks to our own “Johanna (Connie) Biggart” for sponsoring this and many other posts at BIGDoer.com. Be like Johanna…
As witnesses to the goings-on, it’s clear they enjoy playing the part of desperados. They’ve robbed the train countless times and do so every year (spring into fall, generally several runs a week), yet seemed thoroughly enthusiastic. They’re dedicated, do something good and in a way get to be kids again. That’s not bad. And the folks on the train get a little show and a memorable experience to take back home.
Us, we’re just flies on the wall. Let’s just watch and soak it all up – nothing serious. Rather than ramble on about the experience and bore you to death, as we often do, just enjoy the photos with us. It’s some casual fun and it’s like you’re there.
It was amazing time and we owe them a big thanks. Now scroll down and join us for a little fun…
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