G’day!
Heres a favorite of mine that was first Posted over at the bar - where else[?]![swg]
Canadian Railways of the Past
Number Three:British Columbia Railways (BCR)
PART I of II
Used with permission from: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Formatting differences made necessary due to Forums requirements. Some heralds from other sources.
BC Rail
Locale British Columbia
Reporting marks
BCOL, BCIT (formerly PGE and PGER)
Dates of operation 1912 – 2004
Track gauge
4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard ga
Hello Again Captain Tom . . . .
Just returned to the mountain retreat and thought I would check to see if this thread is still up and running. Answer: yes. However, I note the participation is rather sparce. So the malaise continues. Seems that surveys and inane questions seem to get the responses. I for one appreciate the work you put forth with these submissions.[tup]
I have not had sufficient time to check out everything Posted over at the bar, but will begin in earnest tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to contribute something the next time around . . .
Very nice work with the TGV (yesterday) and today’s BC Rail![tup]
BK in beautiful Alberta, Canada’s high country!
G’day Tom
Well, I’ll be dipped … the return of BK!!! This guy travels more than an old fashioned door-to-door salesman.[swg]
Just wanted to “pay my dues” over here, although I share the sentiments of my “bookend friend,” this thread is for the pits! NOT the content or the provider of 99% of the info, but the absolute absence of any interest in participation. Almost as if those looking in are . . . . oh well, fuhgedaboudit![swg]
That run from N. Vancouver up to Prince George is something rail fans used to live for. Gone, gone, gone. BC Rail was one of my favorites, but I have never considered myself a rail fan in the common terminology. Like trains, love domes (really!) and prefer riding the rails over any other mode, but can’t stand the “know it alls” and “ignoramus types” one somehow gets stuck with from time to time at the station or on board. No thanks![tdn] Anyway, my idea of the perfect trip is to be seated in the dome - eyes glued to the unfolding panorama - a “cold one” nearby - and my “sweetie” by my side. [yeah]
Until the next time!
Lars 
Good Day Captain Tom!
Always enjoy the narratives you provide. Very informative and for people such as I who are not rail enthusiasts, very educational.[tup]
Without Al over here, there does not seem to be anyone picking up the slack. I have noticed that you have tapered off your postings as well, which I think is long overdue. After all, take a look at the numbers of those looking in, compare that with the number of contributions and the story is clearly told. You have done your part and done it well, Sir.
I just left the bar and carried my coffee mug over here! Would you put it back for me?
BK
G’day!
A favorite of mine - the RDC of BC Rail!
BC Rail RDCs (with permission and credit to: www.scenic-railroads.com)
Later!
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
G’day!
Another RDC from BC Rail . . .
BC Rail: Budd Cars cross Pine River Trestle (courtesy: www.scenic-railroads.com)
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
G’day,
If anyone can provide an explanation for the previous Post - let me know! Figures - from a person without an "identity"or contact info in the profile. Happens more times than not.
Okay - here’s something to kick-start the morning . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #74
Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Southern Railway (SOU) in a 1956 advertisement from my private collection:
WANT TO PUT IT DOWN IN A SMALL TOWN?
MORE AND MORE industries do – because many small towns offer big opportunities for efficient operations and profitable growth. We believe this is particularly true in the South today - - where modern, mechanized farming has made available in many areas a supply of intelligent, high caliber, native-born men and women who can be quickly and economically trained to the skills of industry.
Living and working in one of the Southland’s friendly and uncongested semi-rural areas offers many other advantages, too. We know – because hundreds of the communities that we serve have a population of 5,000 or less.
Our Industrial Development Department now has a detailed, up-to-date catalogue of all the resources of every incorporated community along the Southern. One of our small towns may be just the spot for your factory. Let us tell you more!
Look Ahead – Look South!”
Harry A. DeButts
President
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . The Southern Serves the South . . . . .
Enjoy! [tup]
Mornin’ Tom
Just stopped by the bar and left YOU a present! Check it out . . . .
Southern was a fine road and always enjoy looking at those advertisements of yours. Some great stuff on the web, of course and always worth checking out.
Until the next time!
Lars
Good Day Captain Tom
Been having a Dickens of a time with the connectivity up here in the high country - router is not functioning properly. Finally got that posting of mine out over at the bar!
Just thought I would make an appearance here, if for no other reason than to keep the JOs at bay![swg]
BK
G’day!
One of my favorite Southern locos . . .
Southern #1401 at the Smithsonian
Later![tup]
Tom[4:-)] [oX)]
And the final for the nite . . . .
Southern #1401 at the Smithsonian
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Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
previously Posted at the bar & here
Here’s another Passenger RR Fallen Flag from Classic American Railroads:
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville - Monon (The Hoosier Line) 
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Mileage in 1950: 573
Locomotives in 1951
Diesel: 57
Rolling stock in 1951:
Freight cars: 2,609
Passenger cars: 59
Principal routes in 1950:
Chicago-Indianapolis
Louisville-Michigan City
Wallace Junction-Midland
Orleans-French Lick
Passenger trains of note:
Bluegrass (Chicago-Louisville)
Chicago Limited (Indianpolis-Chicago)
Day Express (Chicago-Louisville)
Daylight Limited (Chicago-Indianapolis)
Executive (Chicago-Indianapolis)
Hoosier (Chicago-Indianapolis)
Hoosier Limited (Chicago-French Lick)
Night Express (Chicago-Louisville)
Thoroughbred (Chicago-Louisville)
Tippecanoe (Chicago-Indianapolis)
Varsity (Chicago-Bloomington)
Velvet Train (Chicago-Cincinnati)
Mid-Night Special (Chicago-Cincinnati)
Of note:
Trains east of Indianapolis handled by Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Monon operated on Chicago & Western Indiana tracks between Hammond and Dearborn Station.
Monon operated on Kentucky & Indiana Terminal tracks between New Albany-Youngstown Yard-Union Station.
Enjoy! [tup]
Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted at the bar & here
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #40
Here’s something to enjoy regarding the BRITISH RAILWAYS in a 1948 advertisement from my private collection:
. . . . . 25% Reduction IN TOUR FARES . . . . .
. . . . . For Americans Visiting The BRITISH ISLES . . . . .
When planning your British Isles holiday, make a list of all the places you want to see in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Your Travel Agent will be glad to help you prepare your complete individual itinerary. That way you’ll effect substantial savings on planned tour tickets offered by British Railways.
. . . . . . . . . . See More in Britain! . . . . . . . . . .
Naturally, you’ll visit our great cities, our world-famous historic and scenic shrines (all within a day’s train trip from London) . . . but with more time you can enjoy so many equally memorable travel experiences in our less publicized byways. So plan to stay longer – discover for yourself the charm of our villages, countryside and rugged coastline.
. . . . . . . . . . Travel means BRITISH RAILWAYS
TRAINS . . . Swift, comfortable transportation to every corner of the British Isles.
HOTELS . . . 45 hotels associated with British Railways, strategically situated for your tour or business trips.
CROSS-CHANNEL FACILITIES . . . Railway-operated steamer services over a wide variety of routes to Ireland and the Contine
ENCORE! Saturday - ENCORE! Saturday
first Posted at the bar & here
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #39
Here’s something to enjoy regarding the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) in a 1949 advertisement from my private collection:
The New BROADWAY LIMITED
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW YORK – CHICAGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now in Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE NEWLY-EQUIPPED Broadway Limited presents completely new conception of travel . . . with new styling, appointments, riding ease and beauty . . . more comforts and conveniences than ever before, representing the finest that modern design and engineering can offer.
Beautiful new Lounge and Observation Cars . . . attractive new Dining Cars . . . distinctively new, all-room sleeping cars . . . plus the Broadway Limited’s traditional hospitality – all for your personal travel pleasure! WE invite you to make a reservation for your next trip.
NEW MID-TRAIN LOUNGE AND OBSERVATION LOUNGE CAR – Richly appointed for leisure. Magazines, buffets.
NEW MASTER DINING CAR – Attractively furnished and decorated. Enjoy delicious food . . . meticulous service. Entire car reserved for dining.
ROOMETTES for one. Full-length bed, wardrobe, complete toilet facilities.
DUPLEX ROOMS for one person. Full length bed becomes comfortable divan during day. Toilet facilities.
COMPARTMENTS for two. Sofa-seat and lounge chair. Lower and upper beds. Wardrobe, enclosed toilet annex.
BEDROOMS – fo
G’day!
Here’s something previously Posted over at the bar . . . .
Significant events in Canadian RR History during the month of February.
Caveat: Much of the information appearing was gathered from internet sources, with credit to “Colin Churcher’s Railway Pages” at http://www.railways.incanada.net/
*February 25th, 1832: The Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad becomes the first Canadian railroad charter. The route runs from Dorchester (St. Jean) to a point near Laprairie on the St. Lawrence.
*February 15th, 1881: By Royal Charter, the Canadian Pacific Railwaybecomes incorporated, pursuant to the Act. Included in the terms are the railways Port-Arthur-Selkirk-Winnipeg-Emerson and Port Moody-Savona. Additionally the CPR receives a subsidy of $25 million and 25 million acres of land.
*February 24th, 1888 The Grand Trunk Railway acquires the Northern & Northwestern Railway, 494 miles long.
*February 1898: The first railway in North Americ
Hello Tom
Interesting stuff on those Canadian RRs! [tup]
Thought I’d chip in with an ENCORE of some pix previously Posted over at the bar . . . (and perhaps here too).
Wabash #200 (1956, Moberly, MO) (from: www.trainweb.org)
#200 as Amtrak #9560 (1972, Newport News, VA) (from: www.trainweb.org)
Former Wabash #201 as N&W #1611 (from: www.trainweb.org)
Former Wabash #201 as Amtrak #9561 (from: www.trainweb.org)
Until the next time![tup]
Lars
G’day!
Good idea, Lars - “ENCORE” Posts are really best over here - save the original stuff for the bar! Tried to get 20 Fingers to do that some time ago . . . .
Slooooooooooooow day. Then again, it IS Sunday and for many a special day at that.
Thanx for popping by and catch ya at the bar tomorrow!
Tom[4:-)][oX)]
