... Now if only the railcars could be like that, bigger on the inside than outside. Only trouble is even the TARDIS breaks down that's why it's been stuck as...
... Since this is the Canadioan Passenger Rail Group, I think that 1886 would be REALLY interesting on the CPR, but then so would 1856 on the GTR. David Jeanes...
... Not if one took Phoebe Snow's advice and rode over "the Road of Anthracite!" ... Yes, I have to agree I'd miss the AC but perhaps I would suffer without,...
... No way would CPR do such a thing! I vaguely recall the clearance issue had to do with the curvature of the tunnel walls at the top. And, yes, I believe...
... Yes, I can't argue the fact that it would be REALLY interesting but I draw the line at pre-indoor plumbing and post-indoor plumbing! Gerry Gaugl Ottawa ON...
In a message dated 11/4/2009 6:43:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, moonliter55@... writes: Ha! If I had a time machine, I'd be heading straight for the...
I think it's more of a design problem. It isnt designed for our cold weather. Too often in winter after doing the bearing/door/brake test on 14/15 we get...
Maybe they could pass some of that knowledge along to their corridor colleges in EM and OBS as they don't seem to quite have the experience of the crews...
The blue fleet coaches strike me as tracing their lineage to the CPR e/m. a/c. 2235-2298 series coaches of 1949/50, and the CN ice a/c. "Deluxe" coaches of...
... As was often the case on Canadian National, the newest equipment wasn't limited to just one route. As well as the Winnipeg - Vancouver car on the...
Justin is correct, the Ocean onboard crews have these doors mastered, short of a door falling off these people can get them closed, locked and lights out...
Keeping in mind what happened to the blue fleet cars, might corrosion be an issue with the Ren cars in future? They already are 12-17 years old. And then...
From February 1 to March 31, Amtrak #517 will be departing Vancouver at 19:45 instead of 17:45. This will allow Olympic spectators from the U.S. more time in...
... It would be nice if this was implemented if they would install Nexus terminals as well. When I can cross the boarder in an airport in about 3 minutes and...
Caught 72 as it flashed though Beachville, just scroll to the bottom of the page. http://teltech.50webs.com/cn110509.htm Railpast Walter Pfefferle Beachville...
Hopefully it will come expirence. I guess maybe OBS down here digs into the problems more.. since there is no next train or extra equipement close and often EM...
... I haven't heard of any serious issues with the LRCs from VIA, except for the known ones that are being corrected in the rebuild (removal of banking, new...
My only complaint about the LRC's is the increasingly uncomfortable seating in coach. My last trip from Toronto actually gave me a backache and three seats...
... This is still the case. ... This too is still the case. The Ocean is cancelled in both directions on Dec 24, 25 and 31. The Gaspé train is cancelled...
Viewed the Amtrak Talgo southbound train today headed south leaving the border about 8:15am train looked pretty empty from what I could see. The local buisness...
That's correct. In 1981, behind the baggage car, also in 1982 ahead of the Dayniter. Eric Gagnon Kingston, Ontario Just blogged VIA's Corridor Consists...
... The times for the westward Ocean have changed since yesterday. Here's a condensed timetable, effective Dec 18 - Jan 2. All times are departures, except at...
VIA 6400 VIA 6424 VIA 7011 VIA 7223 VIA 7230 VIA 7312 VIA 7402 VIA 7308 VIA 7509 VIA 7501 VIA 7525 VIA 7512 VIA 14 arrived just about on time in the pouring...
Sooooo.....where will we see the first "wrap" for the Games? VIA? GO? Let's home they think up something more imaginative than CP's halfhearted olympic...
I've been hearing on the Radio (96.9 Jack FM, News 1130) Amtrak is offering 1 Way Fares between Vancouver BC, & Portland Oregon for only $34.50, Vancouver BC...
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