by jp1822
Does anyone know what the consist has been lately on the Skeena? I am travelling in Totum Deluxe in July. I presume it will be:
- engine
- baggage car
- coach
- Panorama car for Totem Deluxe
- VIA I car for Totem
- Park Car
The last time I rode the Skeena I was in Totem Deluxe and we had access to the Park Car. I am getting mixed reports from VIA when I call now to confirm my reservation. There literature that they sent me said "all benefits of Totem class plus....the Panorama car." That's also what I was told when I booked the ticket - several months ago. I am also curious if the Skeena is operating with a Park Car or Skyline Car. Course if the load is light on the day that I travel, I am sure VIA will be friendly enough to let Deluxe passengers roam the train.
I'll be riding southbound/eastbound this time - Prince Rupert to Jasper.
Anyone have suggestions on what side to sit on? I think the right side will be best. As mentioned I am travelling from Prince Rupert to Jasper.
I have been to Prince Rupert before, but briefly. I'll be up in Prince Rupert this time around for 1.5 to two days (depending on the flight I chose to take from Vancouver to Prince Rupert). Mostly looking to explore the area. Unfortunately, some tours I wanted to go on, are booked up by cruise companies that are voyaging to Alaska. I really wanted to go on the grizzly bear adventure tour. Course last time I took the Skeena, I saw many black bears, cubs and a grizzly while enroute.
If anyone has any suggestion on what to do in Prince Rupert - or the area - suggestions would certainly be appreciated. I will have a rental car. I'll be flying up from Vancouver (due to time constraints - really wanted to take the BC Ferry from Port Hardy and explore Vancouver Island) and haven't decided on the early morning flight or the mid-day flight.
- engine
- baggage car
- coach
- Panorama car for Totem Deluxe
- VIA I car for Totem
- Park Car
The last time I rode the Skeena I was in Totem Deluxe and we had access to the Park Car. I am getting mixed reports from VIA when I call now to confirm my reservation. There literature that they sent me said "all benefits of Totem class plus....the Panorama car." That's also what I was told when I booked the ticket - several months ago. I am also curious if the Skeena is operating with a Park Car or Skyline Car. Course if the load is light on the day that I travel, I am sure VIA will be friendly enough to let Deluxe passengers roam the train.
I'll be riding southbound/eastbound this time - Prince Rupert to Jasper.
Anyone have suggestions on what side to sit on? I think the right side will be best. As mentioned I am travelling from Prince Rupert to Jasper.
I have been to Prince Rupert before, but briefly. I'll be up in Prince Rupert this time around for 1.5 to two days (depending on the flight I chose to take from Vancouver to Prince Rupert). Mostly looking to explore the area. Unfortunately, some tours I wanted to go on, are booked up by cruise companies that are voyaging to Alaska. I really wanted to go on the grizzly bear adventure tour. Course last time I took the Skeena, I saw many black bears, cubs and a grizzly while enroute.
If anyone has any suggestion on what to do in Prince Rupert - or the area - suggestions would certainly be appreciated. I will have a rental car. I'll be flying up from Vancouver (due to time constraints - really wanted to take the BC Ferry from Port Hardy and explore Vancouver Island) and haven't decided on the early morning flight or the mid-day flight.