Comments on: Doo, Doo, Doo, Lookin’ out my back door ???? Prior to VIA 692 The Hudson Bay departing Churchill, MB the evening of September 19, 2024 I snapped this pic through the rear door window and vestibule of VIA 8224 Chateau Roberval sleeping car. The Churchill grain silos and elevator still stand vacant, waiting a decision on their future use at this deep water port. The station track has been nicely rehabbed with new ties, new rail, and a lift, level, line and tamp.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:34:48 +0000

Thanks for linking us back to that photo Eric. The grain elevator and silos are massive structures sitting seaside at the Port of Churchill. Seeing them up close and personnel is an amazing sight.
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=49816

By: Eric May

Eric May — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:52:40 +0000

My grandfather worked on the elevator construction. https://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=28833

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:56:11 +0000

Quit the article. Thanks, Terry.
I thought the line east of CN Crane was used for car storage, and only ran a few miles.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:40:57 +0000

Thanks to my brother Terry for this very timely article on the potential future use of the railway infrastructure in Churchill …
https://www.producer.com/news/rail-expansion-to-churchill-targeted/

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:51:58 +0000

Agreed. A very clever effort. I don’t hold you much hope for Churchill though. And I hope the decision regarding the grain shipping is NOT to leave the town out to dry.

By: First954

First954 — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:39:59 +0000

Great image from a not too often utilized perspective. Nicely done!!!