CANADIAN-PASSENGER-RAIL GROUP INFORMATION: Scope and Mandate: Canadian-Passenger-Rail (a.k.a. CanPassRail) is a place to discuss all aspects of past, present,...
Canadian-Passenger-Ra...
Oct 1, 2007 7:30 am
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... I'm no expert in train operations, especially not for the pre- 1990 rulebook, but these seem quite different to me. Today there's only one #14 running...
... Yes. In the early 1960s, the Ocean Limited was so popular that CN ran an advance section of it on a daily basis between Campbellton and Montreal in...
I am glad you enjoyed the stories, Don. I'd also mentioned my first train trip from Bathurst to Montreal in 1958 (so my great uncle could see a hockey game)...
... trains ... Was there ever a named train on the Gaspe route between Matapedia and Gaspe prior to the Chaleur? I am under the impression that there was not....
Thanks again everone. My grandma was one of the few women I knew who liked trains. On her trips on the Super Continental, she told me that the whole crew...
You're correct Ricky. Everything I've seen thus far on the official CT/Calgary websites are for projects which are already funded. The Crowfoot and ...
... Actually, IIRC, I believe the crews for The Canadian are based out of Winnipeg and Vancouver. Vancouver crews work to Winnipeg and back, Winnipeg I think...
A message from David Othen to the AtlanticRails list prompted me to have a look on ReserVIA at the equipment being used on the Ocean this winter. ... Thanks...
... That's still the case on the Canadian today. ... VIA eliminated conductors on most routes in 1998. Engineers change in Capreol, Hornepayne, Sioux Lookout,...
... I'm not aware of a named train to Gaspé until May 31, 1967 (departure from Montreal -- arrival in Gaspé June 1), when the Chaleur began running on this...
Steve, I was also five when you had your trip on the Ocean Limited. I had traveled already overnight on the Delaware& Hudson by that time but have not taken...
Prior to the 1990 cuts, the OBS employees from Toronto handled the work between Toronto and Winnipeg. As a result of those cuts on January 15, 1990, Winnipeg...
Hi,all. In 1975,September, I was called from the spare board on CN to take a Club/Lounge to Winnipeg from Toronto. I beleive the attendant who held the run...
Thanks for posting! Does this mean 6400 will now be used regularly in corridor service? I would love to get a couple shots of it, as I've never seen it in...
Thanks again, Tom, and others. You certainly do know a lot about Montreal/Toronto to Vancouver trains, and you have been very helpful. When I was a child,...
In reply to Lyman’s query, I don’t believe that there ever was an earlier official name for the Gaspé train but during the war years it was known by naval...
The only time I've seen it was on May 2nd on the east-bound Ocean at St-Basile-le-Grand commuter station. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellergraham/482617686/ ...
Alex, Passenger trains coupled together like the recent shot of 6400 are referred to as " J " trains. I do not know why. Perhaps others could explain that. ...
Philippi, Merrell
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Oct 2, 2007 7:22 pm
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... referred ... As far as I know "j" stands for joined. Matt...
Can't tell, but I just saw 6400 again tonight! Not sure about the amount of LRC cars (we were both pretty fast and woked up at the last minute!). Just before...
VIA train #68 is often seen with "unusual" equipment being shuffled to the MMC for servicing. Last week there was a Panorama car in one of the consists and...
I was trackside tonight to catch #68. I see the approaching headlights of a P42 and notice about 5-6 cars behind it. It was almost dark and rainy so I couldn't...
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