VIA Train 3 took the siding to allow an eastbound freight to hold the freshly-ballasted mainline at Decoigne, Alta., July 29, 1981. F unit 6509 carries the first of Canada's edict for trains to have ditch lights, an idea that was eventually adopted in USA.
Huge Album that Includes over 2,500+ photos of classic passenger trains across America & Canada before and during the time of Amtrak. More Images will be Added Everyday.