VIA 83 with filthy-faced 6441 in the lead passes by the new trackwork for the third main being laid approaching Kerr Street. In the foreground a student - having just used the new bridge in the ba... (more)
VIA 34 has dropped off it's passengers and is backing up to the MMC. In the foreground is one of the Lachine canal's locks.
Entering the central train station (Bonaventure) while cyclists roll by. My shadow is also visible at the bottom of picture...
VIA 57 flies by Pentecostal road on its way to a station stop in Cobourg.
A 2hr late #70 finally arrives into Brantford. The delay was caused by a broken rail near Chatham due to the severe winter storm the day before.
After cleaning the first set of switch points on the crossover from Tracks 1 to 2, VIA 70's "Second Engineer" (thanks, Joe for enlightening me on that terminology!) guides his ice-encrusted train ... (more)
VIA engines 6441 and 6424 were the power into Jasper on train #1. They were set off here and replaced by VIA 6448 and 6444.
Running 52 minutes late, The Canadian arrives in Portage to pick up some passengers before leaving for points east.
The Skeena sitting and waiting to be wyed and depart for Prince Rupert tomorrow. Click Here to check out my other stuff!
The Canadian leaves Toronto for Vancouver. This was the last northbound passenger train on the CN Newmarket Subdivision through Barrie and Orllia, shortly before the through route was abandoned.
A relatively short summer consist (only 20 cars!) departs Toronto for the west
**Two days later, this train would derail east of Edmonton, AB.** To see more Pictures Click Here!
The Skeena has gained popularity and now boasts a vista car as well as a park car.
VIA's "Canadians" meet, with #1 holding the main
