I was in Jonquiere, Qc recently and at the CN facilities, where VIA laysover its train from Montreal, I noticed a pit with a turntable still in it. It didn't look like it was in that bad of a condition but it was overgrown with weeds. Although I only saw it at night. Although it was a classic Canadian turntable with the metal loop in the center. What was the history of this table, and was there a roundhouse in this location at one time? I did not get a pic of the turntable, but here is one of the VIA engine 6409 and facility. Sorry about the bad lighting.
I have thought about doing a trip to Jonquiere ... either as a Via passenger or with private car MOUNT VERNON ... possibly up on a Friday with return to Montreal on Sunday. Are there any good attractions (non-rail) in the area, or the nearby city of Chicoutimi? Does the Via consist layover in a smal CN yard? Is the location remote, or within reasonable walking distance of things?
We did a weekend visit to Senneterre on Via's "Abitibi" with private car MOUNT VERNON in September 2005. It was an enjoyable experience. We have a few photos online at:
http://www.dominionrailvoyages.com/page ... 005_6.html