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Jun 1, 2004 9:38 am
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Just once a year eh? This thing woke me up, once i counted more than 6 LRC coaches i had a hunch what it was.. it went through MP 40 Guelph sub somewhere...
VIA #1, as observed backing into Union Stn at 0755 EDT this morning. More back to normal today, probably related to the high season fares kicking in. Kokanee...
... alternated ... run, ... Thanks for pointing this out. It sounds like some of the union reps for the Via engine crews ought to have a discussion with city...
The following letter was sent to me yesterday when I inquired about the diesel hauled Royal Canadian Pacific southern Ontario tour from June 3-7, 2004. Geez,...
VIA's Bras d'Or is making it's way east today on the first run of the season. It's on CN from Halifax to Truro and Rail America's Cape Breton & Central Nova...
With regards to the opposition from Kamloops business leaders to expanded VIA service, their views are not hard to understand if you keep these points in mind....
Carl H. Fowler
railvt@...
Jun 1, 2004 6:30 pm
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Could someone tell me about the history of the Soo Line passenger car "St. Croix River"? What type of car was this, when was it built and when and what was...
... This car was built in 1929 (don't know by who), along with three others just like it, specifically for service on The Mountaineer. It was a...
Dale Wilson
dale.wilson@...
Jun 1, 2004 8:17 pm
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Does anyone know the history of the railroad bridge at The Forks in Winnipeg? The bridge is now part of the river walk. Any info on what railroad operated the...
http://transit.toronto.on.ca/display.cfm?pic=gotransit-2701-15.jpg Anyone know what and why this train was doing there? This line was abandoned just a few...
... the ... Canadian ... Thanks for this information. I have checked Arthur Dubin's "Some Classic Trains" and he notes that these cars were built by Pullman ...
... There was an excursion in the early 1970s, I think in connection with the NRHS or some similar U.S. organisation, that ran the whole length of the Beach...
If GO Trains ever run to Niagara Falls, then they would probably use a new Hamilton station that has been proposed on the site of the old GTR one. Additional...
... in Winnipeg? ... railroad operated ... be greatly ... *** I'm sure a Winnipeger can give more detailed information, but as I recall from my trips to...
Hi all, I have drafted a letter to my MP expressing my concerns about the future of VIA. My question is this: whom else should I send it to? Obviously my MP...
... If you can find the names and fax numbers of other candidates for the job, send the concerns to them with a request for a brief response but something more...
Dale Wilson
dale.wilson@...
Jun 2, 2004 8:31 pm
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Note to the moderator. I'm not sure if this ever got posted. I got a copy, but saw no feedback. Obviously no one may have been interested, but usually we get...
Carl H. Fowler
railvt@...
Jun 2, 2004 8:36 pm
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... keep ... thanks for your very helpful insight into these questions. Lyman Holmes...
Since I understand that Amtrak has a car shortage for its long distance trains, would it make sense for Amtrak and Via to arrange for Amtrak to lease a Via...
... Toilets on HEP1 cars dump on the tracks. As I understand it, this is not allowed in the USA. I'm not sure if this is by law, or just a policy of Amtrak...
... If I recall correctly, this is also the reason why CP will not allow VIA to operate on it's tracks, at least through the Rockies. Dumping on the tracks...
... If the problems of potential gridlock are to be dealt with effectively, GO must continue to expand, including towards and eventually to Niagara Falls. I...
Dale Wilson
dale.wilson@...
Jun 3, 2004 12:32 am
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... The other two were CHIPPEWA RIVER and MISSISSIPPI RIVER. I also don't know if they were operated by Pullman or by the SOO Line itself; the SOO did both...
Dale Wilson
dale.wilson@...
Jun 3, 2004 12:32 am
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VIA 907 slides by CN GMD1u in Ingersoll 6/2/04 http://railfan.thegrebs.com/CN/CN1430R_002?full=1 Walter E Pfefferle Ingersoll, Ontario Rail Past web site...
On 02/06/2004 18:37, "Michael D. Marquardt" <historymaker2001@...> ... It is also quite unpleasant on the concrete slab floor of the Rogers Tunnel. It is...
... allow VIA to operate on it's tracks, at least through the Rockies. Dumping on the tracks attracts wildlife, and therefore, potential accidents and lawsuits...
Last Summer while at the VIA station, I was looking at the HEPI cars and there was 2 of them on train #75/70 1 trip and they all had retention toilets...
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