Comments on: Crew change complete, the second section of a northbound time freight departs Mactier behind an SD40-2, SD40, and M636. Scan and editing by Jacob Patterson.

By: zartok-36

zartok-36 — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:48 +0000

Gold Medallion, Baby!

By: Driver8666

Driver8666 — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:39:22 +0000

It looks so new. Must’ve had a bath.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:53:26 +0000

@Driver8666 CP 5738 was built 1975.

By: Eric May

Eric May — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:38:11 +0000

This might be the Pacific Auto train.

By: Driver8666

Driver8666 — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:47:17 +0000

Is that fresh from GMD?

By: First954

First954 — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:08:28 +0000

Great photo. This picture captures the essence CP of 1980 with freights listed in timetables and trains running in sections. Love the green class lights and flags!!!