The Pas - Churchill by train (Canada)

[danny7931]

gread road

[TrainmasterCurt]

This train is not just another passenger train, but a legend and an experience!

[popey111]

Went up to churchill in 04 when they still had the combined VIA/Amtrack 30 day pass. Saw tundra, the northern lights some whales a polar bear and ate some Arctic charr . I guess it was money worth spent. Next time I'll do it in January and really get my money's worth

[NeoArashi]

I so want to visit churchill...

[MrBranden101]

I live in thepas

[GMDX70]

Its to bad they dont have the Fs in regular service anymore. VIA refurbished a few of them back in the 90's for HEP and eventually sold them off.

VIA still has one left, sitting at VIAs Vancouver Mantinence Center as a shop switcher.

[maxwellsgoldenhammer]

I hate your rude comment

[Hantmcg]

I hate your inability to spell. hahaha

[gtasoul]

Grow up Chris, there's more to life than hatred!

[CPRRailfan]

wow they still used the FP9's all the way up to 1997? huh starnge to think that only about 12 years ago these old units where still being used.

[gp40mc]

I belive that Amtrak used a few FL9 units up until 2003 on Empire Service. Not sure if they were as old as the VIA FP9s but probably around the same age. I think VIA has 1 or 2 operating FP9s for switching cars. I don't know why though an F unit isn't the best choice for yard work. Also I think Metro North used FL9s very recently and may still use some.

[Petergloor]

During a stop at Thompson I talked to the engineer on the FP-9. He said they all liked the old-style controls on these units because they were ideal for switching. He didn't like the idea to have to switch to modern, desk-type controls one day.

[gp40mc]

Ah I see. Some F40s are old style controls which I like much better. and I don't like buttons for horns. I'm not an engineer but I just like the look of old style controls better.

[FischerFritzFische]

Nice video. Thank you

[hardrockmama]

Actually, Le Pas and THE Pas are correct.

Read up on your history.

[skot001]

lmao no shit eh..THE PASS..LA PAS lmao

[daleshane]

you would want to pronouce it as in paw,

The Pas sounds like The Paw. I am From

The Pas.

[jrobertson03]

Never the less very intresting video.

[jrobertson03]

The name of the town is "The Pas" Manitoba not La Pas

[CPRRailfan]

it can be either or lol.