Comments on: An hour late Via Rail 693 making its first stop in Portage La Prairie on January 4th 2026.

By: sdfourty

sdfourty — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:08:42 +0000

Good stuff!
Welcome!
sdfourty

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 02:21:38 +0000

The always changing consist!
I’ll be making a round trip on VIA 693/692 The Hudson Bay April 28 to May 2. I sure hope there is a Skyline in the consist at that time.
I have confirmation from recent passengers that breakfast and lunch meals are once again prepared to order by a chef in the Skyline kitchen.
Fingers crossed I have a ‘normal’ train makeup.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:43:58 +0000

Very nice, where is the usual Skyline dome car ?

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:52:22 +0000

Nice capture of that always changing VIA consist. Lots to see in your well-framed shot.
VIA 693 The Hudson Bay, the communication tower, aluminum bungalow, Engineering MoW compound with trucks and equipment, crossing protection signals, and the fibre shelter on the right.
Keep your pics coming.

By: L. Parks

L. Parks — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:07:56 +0000

Hi Kaden.
1st post and it is a dandy, looking forward to seeing your future captures.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:12:27 +0000

Geez !!! Wasn’t it cold enough in Southern Ontario for you? )
Very nice pic, though.
I can’t quite place this shot. Is the station next to you on your right?