Comments on: There were a few low numbered GP40-2L(w) locomotives on CN geared for 80MPH and they fit right in helping out VIA when necessary. Here we see CN 9430, with steam jenny behind, slowing in for a stop at Burlington West station. The woman in the photo looking over sure doesn’t seem to approve of me. Not a problem, believe the feeling is mutual. I was there for the train. Besides, CN 9430 was sold to ALSTOM in 2001 and I’ll bet she still looks pretty good.

By: Brundle

Brundle — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:16:09 +0000

Telephone booths are another item that have become somewhat rare.

Thanks for your message about the trio.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:13:58 +0000

Thanks for this. I was unsure of the car so rather than guess at it, I was hoping someone would clarify its’ status and you just did.
Appreciated.

By: DavidT

DavidT — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:04:13 +0000

The first coach appears to be one of the old parlour cars that CN had modified many years before VIA was formed. The ones I rode in during these early VIA days often had the individual swivel seats and no facilities for heating meals. They were sold as “club with snack” at a lower fare than the club cars that had hot meals. Not all had the old parlour car seats, though; some of them had the modern “2+1″ seating.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:47:14 +0000

Perfect upload considering what’s beside this one