Beautiful image Tim!
The VIA paint livery does the F40PH-2s justice.
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| Posted by Rob Eull on September 26, 2006 | |
Great shot Tim! I think they could use more power though.
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How many passenger cars were on the train?
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| Posted by Josh on September 26, 2006 | |
Nice shot Tim! I think that might set a few records for number of units on a VIA...
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| Posted by on September 26, 2006 | |
GREAT shot Tim!!!
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all elephant style also, great shot Tim
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Stu, there were 28 coaches on this train. The most I've ever seen is 30.
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Likewise tim likewise!!!! And Tim the most cars was on my train in July was 35 but the had to knock 2 off in winnipeg because it couldn't fit into the station. My question is why there are so many engines on the train? the most i have ever seen is 3 on the Canadian
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| Posted by Reddy on September 27, 2006 | |
David Wheeler: there are so many engines because they must provide employment to everybody, that's how it is in Canada :-)
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To bad there wasnt 3 more coaches added! Nice shot!
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Although I like "Reddy's" explanation, this train had 5 units for a purpose. 6446, the second unit in the consist, had some sort of mechanical problem on the previous to the previous #1. It was set off en-route and was lifted by this train. It is enroute to Vancouver to get additional work. The train left Toronto with 4 units likely to help out with a future eastbound out of Vancouver. There are a few units out of service in Vancouver which is why the extra power is needed there.
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Thanks Guys for answering my question
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| Posted by CPRchris on October 2, 2006 | |
WOW ! What an amazing shot Tim ! Nice catch ! 5 units is rare in Canada, and on a passenger train it is even more rare !
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| Posted by Brian, Australia on October 3, 2006 | |
Excellent 'Focal Length' selection, good to see locos look the right lenght/proportion
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Wow. That's impressive!
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