Polar Bear Express Patch

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Hi,

Years ago, I took my wife and mother on a train excursion run by the Ontario Northland Railway, called the Polar Bear Express. It took us from Cochrane to Moosonee and back. It was a great trip, one that I highly recommend, now that the province is trying to sell the railway.

And the best thing is the price. The Province of Ontario actually pays for $400 of the cost of the ticket! Probably one of the reasons for wanting to sell the railway. But it is a tremendous experience, so take up the Province of Ontario’s offer to subsidize your trip!

Now to get back to my patch. I collect a railway patch for every rail trip I’ve been on. Everyone but the Polar Bear Express. They stopped making them a few years before I rode the rails, and when they stopped making them, I’m told that the staff bought up the rest of the patches.

Sure I could get the Ontario Northland Railway patch, but that’s not the name of the excursion train they run.

I’ve spent years looking for one of these patches, and I’m not even close to getting one. Heck, I don’t even know what one looks like.

So, if you can do me a favour and get me one of these patches, your help would be greatly appreciated. [bow]

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There have been different versions of the patch over the years. I’ve got a few of them from Ebay, train shows and collectors. Your best bet is Ebay, I see them pop up from time to time on it. Just be aware that your not the only one looking for them and you will probably pay more then you want to for it.

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TA 462,

Would you be so kind as to send me a photo or scan of the different patches?

At least I would know what I’m looking for.

What listing classification were the patches you found on eBay?

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I just type in Ontario Northland and see what pops up. Try ONR and ON Rail as well. When I get some time I’ll take some pics for you.

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TA 462,

I’ve tried to reach you through email notification, but I must not be using it correctly.

I’m still looking for a “Polar Bear Express” patch. I would very much like to take you up on your offer to scan the different patches you have, and forward them to me. As I said, I’ve never even seen a PBE patch, much less several of them.

With the images, I could use Kijiji to try to hunt one of these elusive beasts down.

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TA462 is no longer on this forum.

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Thanks Jeff.