the great locomotive chase concert band

This family owned business is headed by a man who had a vision of reviving luxury train travel. From his first acquisition he has sought out locomotives and coaches that were cast aside and left to rust away. They have been painstakingly restored to their original finery and are considered fine examples of rolling stock still in service. The locomotives have been christened with names of the family. Modern times have cramped the steam engine's style and mostly electricity and diesel are used nowadays. There is however a tradition that a steam engine pulls a train in and out of their private station Capital Park. Despite being often considered as mercenaries by the other characters within the show, the A-Team always acted assisting good and helped the oppressed. The show ran for five seasons around the NBC television network, from January 23, 1983 to December 30, 1986 (with one additional, previously unbroadcast episode shown on March 8, 1987), for a total of 98 episodes. The event takes place in English Bay at 10:00 PDT on four nights, beginning over a Wednesday and ending on a Saturday, over the bi weekly period during July and August. Each of the four performances have at least a three-day separation for preparation for the next competitor. Three companies representing their countries perform a twenty-five minute firework display set to music. A grand finale is performed on the last day by all the competitors.