Comments on: One of my favourite scenes in the canyon are the Skoonka Tunnels. Not to be confused with the Gladwin Tunnels, this picture came about because The Canadian normally runs through here in the dark. Wishing for the train to be late to get this shot in the day is unfair to my passengers. Skoonka is a First Nations work meaning “Where women make water”. There are several springs along the rock wall. This, of course, is a recipe for mud and rock slides. I have had to dig The Canadian out more than once at this location.

By: Ian Malenfant-Picard

Ian Malenfant-Picard — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:40:46 +0000

Well that’s different! This is a brilliant use of long exposure photography, well done!

By: RailEngr

RailEngr — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:20:21 +0000

Thank you Ken. I’m a big fan of your work. Especially the E&N stuff. I would love it if island passenger rail came back. I remember when you convinced CP to buy those MP-15s for Coquitlam yard. They were my favourites. The first engine I ran was the 1444.

By: Ken Perry

Ken Perry — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:25:04 +0000

Matthew: You have captured the essence of that location well, contemplated but never tried myself. The Fraser and Thompson canyons at night are a marvellous environment, both railfanning and working.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:23:43 +0000

Captivating and beautiful !