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VIA Rail’s Flagship Train, The Canadian, Departs Toronto, March 20th 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Edward Brain

I happened to be in downtown Toronto this morning when VIA Rail Canada’s flagship train, The Canadian, departed Toronto’s Union Station bound for Vancouver. The train was led by two F40PH-2 units, #6412 and #6457. It had two deadhead cars, … Continue reading →

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June 9th 2019 Departure of VIA Rail Train #1 The Canadian

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Edward Brain

I happened to catch the June 9th 2019 departure of VIA Rail’s flagship train The Canadian from Toronto’s Union Station. The train was at its full summer’s length – two locomotives and 21 cars.  The consist was as follows:

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