Comments on: The Coast Meridian Overpass suspension bridge crossing CP’s main Vancouver-area yard in Port Coquitam BC is a good public place to view a large active rail yard and facilities. Some drawbacks are end-to-end galvanized steel mesh with 46mm square openings, sidewalk only on the west side, and vibration caused by road traffic. My photos were obtained with a compact camera whose lens fitted through the mesh, though side and down angles were limited. In this west-facing view the tail end of AC4400 CP 8712 and the front of CP8563 can seen at the sand/fuel pad, along with other units. Coastal mountains are prominent to the north west, with plenty of snow at higher elevations this year.

By: jp4pix

jp4pix — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:50:29 +0000

Did some checking, it appears the tall building is “The Shaughnessy” condominium complex, “currently the tallest high rise in Port Coquitlam, built 2012″. The east-facing suites could suit a rail enthusiast! North and west see more mountain scenery.

By: Driver8666

Driver8666 — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 14:18:07 +0000

Nice shot through the fence. Is that a condo back there?

By: jp4pix

jp4pix — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:11:30 +0000

Corrections: CP 8712 is an ES44ac. CP 8563 is an AC4400. Direction of view is north-west. The buildings to the right (north) are for locomotive maintenance (diesel shop).