Comments on: If you want to run trains, you have to do maintenance The crew of CN Construction Gang CW55 takes a break to conduct a roll-by inspection, and wave at the passengers aboard VIA 005 The Skeena as it rolls past their worksite at CN Wynd, AB Mile 2.57 Albreda Sub. just a few miles west of Jasper. A nice day to be retired and riding a train. Also a nice day to be working on the railroad.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:54:51 +0000

Right you are Don. Enjoy the cruise!

By: First954

First954 — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:57:25 +0000

Or be on a ship!!!

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:21:28 +0000

Yeah, I remember those days well! No backhoe, but plenty of back ache!
Hard to believe it has been 55 years since I was on the Jarvis section gang!

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:01:02 +0000

Always nice to see new lumber being installed. That will take you back to your days as a Sectionman changing ties on the Cayuga Sub., minus the backhoe though.