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Getting out ahead of the freight VIA #1 The Canadian departs Jasper ahead of a sizeable freight led by CN 2786 that has yet to be crewed. Directly behind the Park car at the left of the frame sits tomorrow's Skeen destined to Prince Rupert, BC. At the far right is CN 2100 the conductor training locomotive for Jasper yard employees. The yard won't stay empty for long.
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Caption: Getting out ahead of the freight
VIA #1 The Canadian departs Jasper ahead of a sizeable freight led by CN 2786 that has yet to be crewed.
Directly behind the Park car at the left of the frame sits tomorrow's Skeena destined to Prince Rupert, BC.
At the far right is CN 2100 the conductor training locomotive for Jasper yard employees.
The yard won't stay empty for long.

Photographer:
Paul O'Shell [406] (more) (contact)
Date: 01/24/2024 (search)
Railway: Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks: CN 2786 (search)
Train Symbol: unknown (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Jasper, Albreda Sub. Mile 0.0 (search)
City/Town: Jasper (search)
Province: Alberta (search)
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5 Comments
  1. Paul O'Shell
    February 16, 2024 at 9:27 am

    My caption should read, tomorrow’s Skeena …

  2. awmooney
    February 16, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    Nice power combination, and a great landscape. Oh yeah, and the photo is great too. :o )

  3. railwayguy
    February 17, 2024 at 7:27 am

    Great picture, and they allowed you in the Park car dome. Were you in Prestige Class ? Never tire of those magnificent mountains in the background. Thank you for sharing, John

  4. Paul O'Shell
    February 17, 2024 at 8:33 am

    Thanks for the comments guys!
    In the off-season (November 1-April 30) access to the Park car is available at any time for Sleeper Plus Class passengers. In peak-season (May 1-October 31) Sleeper Plus folks can only go back to the Park car after 16:00 hrs.

  5. terry.oshell
    February 18, 2024 at 7:33 am

    Nice photo. The striped nose sure stands out.
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