CP 5923 leads two other SD40-2's past VIA Rail train 186. Shot from the lead end of VIA 6205.
A couple embrace as they are reunited. This is my version of this shot taken 20 years ago by John P. Carter. Though the tra... (more)
VIA 6448 is in the shop for new wheels after a minor derailment. The SD40-2 on the left is NREX 5619, the SD75i barely visible on the right is CN 5681 in for wreck repair, and the long hood door s... (more)
The crew of VIA's "Lake Superior" brings their train back to the shop after this trip. The car on the left VIA 6215, is waiting for the others to clear so it can be added to the consist for the ne... (more)
After being retired for 15+ years, ex CP 9251, is loaded onto a flat car to be shipped out for rebuild. Once rebuilt it will see regular service with VIA Rail, becoming only the second remaining R... (more)
I was just about to go home, when I heard the distant rumbling of a westbound freight. I hurried to get my camera back out, and caught this train in about notch 6 through the rock cut at Sprecher ... (more)
After almost a week of rain and bad weather, the clouds finally spread out and let the sun shine for a few hours this afternoon.
VIA 6205 leads as the Budd car runs on the North track through the double track territory towards Sudbury.
VIA 6250 trails VIA 6205, as they run through the S-curve at Sprecher.
3 Red Barns pulling up the 1.0% grade through the S-curve at Sprecher.
The conductor checks his watch as the final few passengers prepare to board.
Passengers unload their baggage from the only remaining RDC-4 left in service. VIA 6250, Ex VIA 6450 nee CN 6450, built in September 1955.
The Budd cars stop to take on fuel before they carry on back to Sudbury on the final trip of the week.
After being out on their sister road (Quebec Gatineau), mother and slug 3802 and 802 return to their home rail.
VIA's "Lake Superior" waits in a siding for a freight to pass on this early spring day.