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Viewing Album:  Canadian passenger trains
 
By:Tom Beckett
Dates:1/1/1981 - 1/31/2012
Album Info:VIA, Ontario Northland, Montreal and Toronto commuter trains, including Toronto Transit Commission
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Toronto bound
Title:  Toronto bound
Description:  Train 67 arrives at Dorval behind the usual LRC unit. There were many of these trains in service at that time.
Photo Date:  9/6/1987  Upload Date: 5/26/2015 3:22:40 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6922(LRC)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Long day turns to night
Title:  Long day turns to night
Description:  Train 36 from Ottawa stops at Dorval, reflecting the setting sun at the end of a long day.
Photo Date:  9/6/1987  Upload Date: 5/27/2015 4:15:13 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6923(LRC)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
Electric help
Title:  Electric help
Description:  CN rostered several motors to pull trains through the Mont Royal tunnel going out-inbound trains just coasted through-even RDCs. This one is assisted by one of the two steeple cab units built in 1950.
Photo Date:  9/7/1987  Upload Date: 5/27/2015 3:59:25 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Tunnel,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CN 6727(Z-5-A) VIA 6148(RDC1)
Views:  566   Comments: 1
Drifting back
Title:  Drifting back
Description:  After pulling a diesel powered train out to Jct de Lest, the electric motors would run light back into Montreal, such as this one coasting back toward the tunnel at Portal Heights.
Photo Date:  9/7/1987  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 4:02:31 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Tunnel,Station,Action
Locomotives:  CN 6727(Z-5-A)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
Getting a hand
Title:  Getting a hand
Description:  This VIA RDC has been getting a pull uphill from downtown on its first leg out to Jct de lest by onf of CNs motors, as all diesel powered trains do. We see it passing Portal Heights station.
Photo Date:  9/7/1987  Upload Date: 5/27/2015 4:07:43 AM
Location:  Montreal, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CN 6727(Z-5-A) VIA 6148(RDC1)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
Racing the sun
Title:  Racing the sun
Description:  An eastbound train from Toronto makes its stop at Cornwall, racing ahead of the setting sun. It will be dark before it gets into Quebec.
Photo Date:  6/13/1989  Upload Date: 10/13/2015 4:16:38 AM
Location:  Cornwall, ON
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6907(LRC)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
In from Ottawa
Title:  In from Ottawa
Description:  Train 36 rolls into Dorval, making its last stop before the end of the run at Montreal.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/20/2015 5:01:00 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6407(F40PH-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
The Canadian
Title:  The Canadian
Description:  The Canadian stops at Dorval to pick up its passengers for a transcontinental trip. In a touch of class, theres an F leading.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/20/2015 5:02:55 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6511(FP9A) VIA 6441(F40PH-2)
Views:  517   Comments: 0
Old classic
Title:  Old classic
Description:  Train 34 rolls in from Ottawa looking like a post card for the original VIA paint scheme.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:18:22 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6518(FP9A)
Views:  125   Comments: 2
Overpowered
Title:  Overpowered
Description:  An FP 9 and F 40 lead the three LRC coaches of train 30 in from Ottawa. They should have enough horsepower to make it to the end of the trip.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/20/2015 5:05:29 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6530(FP9A) VIA 6442(F40PH-2)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
Fs still at it
Title:  Fs still at it
Description:  Vrain 35 to Ottawa makes its stop at Dorval behind an ex CN FP 9. The cars are classic too. What ybar is this??
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:20:16 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6530(FP9A)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Smoky start
Title:  Smoky start
Description:  An LRC cab smokes as an Alco does while starting out of Dorval for Ottawa.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:21:54 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6901(LRC)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
LRC east
Title:  LRC east
Description:  Train 66 with an LRC train set stops at Dorval.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/20/2015 5:07:15 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6911(LRC)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Long LRC set
Title:  Long LRC set
Description:  The LRC train sets were often coupled back to back, creating a longer train with power on each end. Sometimes cars would be dropped, but the power kepv on. It didnt matter so much for the timekeeping, but did allow a quicker turn at the other end. LRC 6912 leads train 69 west. It has 6916 on the rear.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:24:41 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6912(LRC)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
And pushing
Title:  And pushing
Description:  LRC cab 6916 assists&from the rear on this train 69.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:26:02 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6916(LRC)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Hell bent for home
Title:  Hell bent for home
Description:  An eastbound LRC train leans into the curve as it powers up fo the last leg into Montreal.
Photo Date:  6/14/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:27:43 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6917(LRC)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Meet at Dorval
Title:  Meet at Dorval
Description:  An Alco design LRC train meets a classic on the CP, a commuter train led by an F unit.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 11/27/2011 3:08:53 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6912(LRC) STCUM 1306(FP7A)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
F 40 for Toronto
Title:  F 40 for Toronto
Description:  Train 65 makes its stop at Dorval, picking up a crowd for destinations down Lake Ontario. F 40's on LRC consists were becoming common by this time.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:20:07 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6417(F40PH-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Train 65
Title:  Train 65
Description:  Train 65 arrives at Dorval en route to Toronto, finding a large crowd going for the ride.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 1/16/2012 12:24:37 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6417(F40PH-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
F40 to Ottawa
Title:  F40 to Ottawa
Description:  Train 33 picks up for the trip to the capital.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:22:56 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6439(F40PH-2)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Intermodal
Title:  Intermodal
Description:  Train 64 arrives at Dorval, as the other method of transport in town also arrives.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/21/2015 12:15:42 PM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6448(F40PH-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Ottawa train
Title:  Ottawa train
Description:  Train 35 stops to pick up at Dorval, making its way toward the capital city. F units were not as prevalent as they once were, but still made an appearance.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/13/2015 4:00:25 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6502(FP9A)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Train 34
Title:  Train 34
Description:  Train 34 is in from Ottawa, making a quick stop, then on its way to Montreal.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 2:54:03 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6511(FP9A)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Train 30
Title:  Train 30
Description:  VIA 6511 leads train 30 toward Montreal. Looks a little over powered for the three LRC coaches in tow.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 1/16/2012 12:13:20 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6530(FP9A) VIA 6442(F40PH-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 1
LRC east
Title:  LRC east
Description:  This LRC cab was arriving at Dorval as it headed for its final stop in Montreal.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:24:50 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6901(LRC)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
LRC west
Title:  LRC west
Description:  Train 65 that had an F 40 leading carried this LRC cab on the other end. Mix and match was the order of the day on many occasions.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:26:55 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6902(LRC)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Starting west
Title:  Starting west
Description:  The telltale Alco smoke shows this LRC is starting west for Ottawa with train 37.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 2:58:24 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6911(LRC)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Passenger meet
Title:  Passenger meet
Description:  VIA 37 and an eastbound commuter train on the CP meet at Dorval station. This was a common occurrence, as there was frequent traffic on both lines. The trick was to be in the right spot when the meet happened.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 3:08:41 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6911(LRC) STCUM 1300(FP7A)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
6912 again
Title:  6912 again
Description:  VIA 6912 leads the set that was running on train 69 for several days. The LRCs spent their time running between Montreal and either Toronto or Ottawa, so you saw the same sets over and over. I think I saw this one three times in the two days I spent there.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 3:14:02 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6912(LRC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Last lap
Title:  Last lap
Description:  Train 60 sets off for the last leg of its trip to Montreal with a puff of Alco smoke.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:33:11 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6914(LRC)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Train 63
Title:  Train 63
Description:  Train 63 rolls out of Dorval. Unlike train 65, this one has LRCs fore and aft.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:34:58 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6915(LRC)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Train 63
Title:  Train 63
Description:  LRC 6920 makes its stop at Dorval. Unlike train 65, this train has LRCs fore and aft.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:41:02 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6920(LRC)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Pushing for home
Title:  Pushing for home
Description:  The trailing LRC on train 60 gives it a push out of Dorval on the last leg of its journey.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/28/2015 3:43:10 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6927(LRC)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Pushing home
Title:  Pushing home
Description:  The flexibility of the LRC rets is apparent as we see train 62 from behind, another LRC cab pushing as the train heads for its terminus.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/13/2015 4:09:50 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Becket
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6912(LRC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Almost home
Title:  Almost home
Description:  Train 62 is making its last stop before reaching the end of its trip at Montreal. The LRC trains were plentiful at this time, tke backbone of the Toronto-Montreal service.
Photo Date:  6/15/1989  Upload Date: 10/13/2015 4:04:44 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6916(LRC)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Connection
Title:  Connection
Description:  Two friends and I went to Montreal to ride the Atlantic on the CP across Maine, which at the time was in jeopardy of discontinuance. We parked out at Dorval, since the parking there was better than downtown, and took this VIA train to connect.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:18:46 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6408(F40PH-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
In from Ottawa
Title:  In from Ottawa
Description:  Train 30 from the nations capital is running flat out as it approaches its next stop at Dorval.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/27/2015 3:20:42 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6420(F40PH-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Through the signals to Ottawa
Title:  Through the signals to Ottawa
Description:  Train 33 rolls west through the signals at Dorion with its three cars to Ottawa.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:20:45 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6420(F40PH-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Early train from Ottawa
Title:  Early train from Ottawa
Description:  Train 30 rolls across the Ottawa River as it rushes toward Montreal.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:22:15 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6435(F40PH-2)
Views:  187   Comments: 1
West to the capital
Title:  West to the capital
Description:  Train 33 rolls west to Ottawa early in the morning. The train set had just come in a little earlier as train 32. It's already turned and headed back.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:25:11 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6435(F40PH-2)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
More Ottawa
Title:  More Ottawa
Description:  Canadas capital was well served on Saturday. Heres train 32 rushing headlong for Montreal.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:27:07 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6436(F40PH-2)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
Corridor train
Title:  Corridor train
Description:  After a series of trains to and from Ottawa, finally a corridor train to Toronto, behind an F40 with conventional equipment.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:31:29 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6437(F40PH-2)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
Class unit
Title:  Class unit
Description:  VIA 6900, first of the LRC power units, leads a westbound at Dorion.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:35:36 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6900(LRC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Well get the next one
Title:  Well get the next one
Description:  Two friends and I rode the Atlantic to Moncton from Montreal. We were going to board a connecting VIA train at Dorval-its easier to park there than downtown-but we found out VIA did not handle riders from there to Montreal, even if connecting. The agent said hed get us on one of the two trains that ran one after the other. This one was not it. Apparently the conductor was something of a pill, and wasnt willing to take "shorts." Fortunately, the second train was a better option, and we made our connection.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/30/2015 4:38:38 AM
Location:  Dorval, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6908(LRC)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Headed down the lake
Title:  Headed down the lake
Description:  An early morning westbound LRC speeds west after making a stop at Dorval.
Photo Date:  9/30/1989  Upload Date: 11/27/2015 3:23:07 AM
Location:  Dorion, QC
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6917(LRC)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Drumhead
Title:  Drumhead
Description:  The obs end of Laurentide Park carries a VIA drumhead.
Photo Date:  10/1/1989  Upload Date: 12/2/2015 2:09:04 AM
Location:  Moncton, NB
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Connecting train??
Title:  Connecting train??
Description:  This VIA mo}orcoach was a connection from the Moncton station to somewhere in New Brunswick. There seemed to be quite a few connections here, as we will see.
Photo Date:  10/1/1989  Upload Date: 12/2/2015 1:32:33 AM
Location:  Moncton, NB
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Coming from the yard
Title:  Coming from the yard
Description:  A set of four RDCs rolls into the Moncton station from the yard. They will be broken up into two singles, and a pair, to cover connections to the Ocean and the Atlantic.
Photo Date:  10/1/1989  Upload Date: 12/2/2015 1:34:47 AM
Location:  Moncton, NB
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6138(RDC1)
Views:  544   Comments: 0
First one to go
Title:  First one to go
Description:  VIA 6138 has been cut from the set of four that just arrived at the station, and will take on passengers for its outlying destination.
Photo Date:  10/1/1989  Upload Date: 12/2/2015 1:36:25 AM
Location:  Moncton, NB
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6138(RDC1)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
Breaking them up
Title:  Breaking them up
Description:  The RDCs that came over from the yard have now been broken up and now are getting ready to take passengers from the Atlantic and the Ocean.
Photo Date:  10/1/1989  Upload Date: 12/2/2015 1:39:12 AM
Location:  Moncton, NB
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VIA 6138(RDC1)
Views:  363   Comments: 0

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