by NS VIA FAN
Here’s the consist for the westbound “Canadian” that departed Toronto for Vancouver on Thursday, May 20, 2004. It’s nearly a half mile long and will be quite a sight rolling across the prairies at 80mph+
6435 F40
6434 F40
6405 F40
8610 Baggage
8101 Coach
8129 Coach
Skyline 8507 Dome
Lorne Manor
Monk Manor
Bliss Manor
Skyline 8512 Dome
Empress Diner
Fraser Manor
Draper Manor
Dawson Manor
Drummond Manor
Dunsmuir Manor
Franklin Manor
Chateau Varennes
Chateau Richelieu
Chateau Rouville
Chateau Papineau
Chateau Radisson
Skyline 8517 Dome
Imperial Diner
Laird Manor
Burton Manor
Douglas Manor
Assiniboine Park Dome Observation
ReserVIA is showing the train as sold out for Roomettes, Bedrooms and Drawing Rooms but some coach seats and Upper/Lower Berths are still available.
Note that since the Ocean is being converted to Renaissance equipment, it’s Chateau sleepers are now appearing on the Canadian. They offer additional Drawing Rooms (three beds) that are usually in shot supply.
6435 F40
6434 F40
6405 F40
8610 Baggage
8101 Coach
8129 Coach
Skyline 8507 Dome
Lorne Manor
Monk Manor
Bliss Manor
Skyline 8512 Dome
Empress Diner
Fraser Manor
Draper Manor
Dawson Manor
Drummond Manor
Dunsmuir Manor
Franklin Manor
Chateau Varennes
Chateau Richelieu
Chateau Rouville
Chateau Papineau
Chateau Radisson
Skyline 8517 Dome
Imperial Diner
Laird Manor
Burton Manor
Douglas Manor
Assiniboine Park Dome Observation
ReserVIA is showing the train as sold out for Roomettes, Bedrooms and Drawing Rooms but some coach seats and Upper/Lower Berths are still available.
Note that since the Ocean is being converted to Renaissance equipment, it’s Chateau sleepers are now appearing on the Canadian. They offer additional Drawing Rooms (three beds) that are usually in shot supply.