Comments on: Busy time and a great array of power at Revelstoke. 651, a westbound sulpher train is cutting off the 5830 and it will head to the shop. With 5847 leading, 651 head to Kamloops following Via 1. With the Laggan and Mountain Subs behind her, 651 no longer needs the extra 3000 horses. While this is occurring, VIA 1 is being watered and serviced and quite likely, and number of passengers are stretching their legs and taking in this gorgeous mountain evening.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:13:12 +0000

Nice hardhat on the employee too

By: harricottbay

harricottbay — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:08:00 +0000

Looking forward to seeing them Steve. I went through here on Sept 24, 1988 on VIA’s ‘Canadian’ and was awestruck with the scenery. It would also be great to see some of your Newfoundland images too!

By: runeight

runeight — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:17:43 +0000

Thanks for your kind comments gentlemen. It sure was a colourful and interesting time around CP in those days. It helped no end that I was working as a CP brakeman out of Revelstoke at the time, and no one cared if you had a camera. Once No.1 left, I climbed aboard 5847 and headed to Kamloops. I’ll dig out more slides and scan them.
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By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:40:04 +0000

Stunning. Makes me wish I was out there…except for the gas prices. )

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:10:16 +0000

Very nice.

By: harricottbay

harricottbay — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:18:42 +0000

Great colour in this picture Steve! Wonderful capture! – Ken