Found the following on another list that appears to be a press release from VIA. Looks like the lounge in the service car will be reserved for VIA 1...
... It's not (yet) on the list of press releases on the VIA web site, and though I'm on VIA's mailing list, I haven't received a copy. Thanks for passing this...
In a message dated 12/1/02 7:58:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... The cart would be preferable, because you can sit, rather than stand, while waiting for your...
... In Ye Olde Days: If at first you don't succeed; Try, try, try again. In more recent times: If at first you don't succeed: F..k it! In today's world: If at...
... This comes from an internal memo sent to VIA staff. A ticket agent could print you off a copy at the station if you like. Andrew [Non-text portions of...
I would like to paint some "Athabaska" N scale cars in CN black & gray. How wide was the gray window band, and what is the most proto. paint for these cars ?...
The 2002 Canadian Trackside Guide has just such a map, on page 17-11. The wyes should also show on any Windsor street map. I have the Mapart Canada Street...
As per the 3 routes listed below, there is a distinct difference between the 1st route mentioned ( Sudbury to White River) and the other two following. The...
I was curious as to whether all VIA Trains have names on the Corridor. I know of the Enterprise (50/51) and Metropolis (66/67). At Union Station, the...
... They used to. They were named in the May 1997 timetable, but not in the November 1997 and subsequent timetables. Here are the names from May 1997: ...
... I have received a reply off list that this bridge may be the Raush River Bridge at MP 32.7 of the Tete Jaune Subdivision. ... bridge ... I am told that...
... On arrival of the Ren' set at Dorval Friday evening(during and after a day of on-and-off snowfall with temps just under the frzng pt) the doors of the cars...
... on-board VIA 1 ... The VIA 1 ... mingle, enjoy a ... take the opportunity ... I must say I am rather disappointed at this. I know VIA wants to increase...
... black & ... most proto. ... From the bottom: 28.125" grey 47.75" black 10" grey remainder black Scalecoat/CN SIG makes CN Grey number 17. This is the ...
... VIA has already tried this. In summer 1997, there was no Skyline for coach passengers on the Canadian. I rode no. 1 on May 1, 1997, the first day of the...
VIA 909 was at the CN MacMillan Yard Diesel Terminal yesterday. It had returned from GE Erie from undisclosed warranty repairs. As of 2300hrs last night it was...
Hi All, Just a little posting to ask some questions, post some observations and share some opinions. Went to Dorval Station to see #33 this morning as I wanted...
What's the difference in seating layout between the 1st & 2nd class cars in the new corridor train-sets? If the open passenger cars are all 2+1 seating, (oh,...
On June 14, 2003, ReserVIA shows no. 14 offering "Economy", "Comfort Plus", and "Double Bedroom deluxe". No berths or roomettes or drawing rooms. The same is...
... This is basically correct, but there a couple of small nits to be picked. The demise of the pool trains was on October 31, 1965, not 1964. CN operation...
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Brent Best
bjbest@...
Dec 3, 2002 6:01 am
... Interesting. In a 80's issue of TRAINS magazine, they were talking about the design process of the first generation of Amtrak Superliners (built by...
... talking ... Superliners ... proposed for ... men's ... If you've travelled Virgin Trains, you will quickly learn that sitting down could be hazardous to...
Train Scan Canadian Railway News holiday season photo contest -- see <http://www.trainscan.com/news/scan/s0212/index.html#PHOTO> for details. In short, must...
... not ... Via personnel have told me that Renaissance trains will be wyed so that the majority of passengers will be facing forward. Many Canadians are used...
... This situation arises on the "Skeena" (in Totem Class) and the "Bras D'or." Passengers are served meals at their seats, but for most of the trip many...
You've hit it, Tom. June 14 is the date for set 1, September 14 and December 14 are the other two dates. The sets delivered in June and September will be 19...
In a message dated 12/3/02 9:44:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... In the glory days of The Pullman Company, the passenger in the upper berth had to ride...
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Carl H. Fowler
railvt@...
Dec 3, 2002 4:27 pm
Rail Travel Center has been tentatively advised that Ren cars will begin to be used on the OCEAN with the June 14 Montreal departure--but ex-CPR Budds will...
In a message dated 12/3/02 10:39:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... These cars were designed and partially built for service in northern Europe: Germany, France,...
