Cab Ride on The Via Rail Canadian

Michigan Central Lines
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Published 2023-11-25
Sometimes in life you get to do something amazing, and this was the case in this video. In terms of things that I will never be able to do again, this is certainly one of them. I cannot speak on many details of this video, however here is a carbide on Via Rails famous train "The Canadian" as we head east through the Canadian Shield.

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All Comments (12)
  • @ViewpointUnique
    What a once in a lifetime opportunity! Thanks for sharing it with us!
  • @modelingprojects881
    Years ago, I worked at VIA on a job placement and got a few cab rides; I even got to start up the locomotives. Not many can say that, let alone a cab ride.
  • @merc340sr
    I rode in the cab of the Canadian between Dryden and Thunder Bay when it was owned by Canadian Pacific . The locomotive was an F9 I believe. The ride was very firm and uncomfortable. It felt like riding in a car with no shocks or no suspention. I had a sore back at the end of the ride.
  • @jasonunderhill6215
    Great Video. This is Via #2 departing Hornepayne, Ontario, Canada and travelling east bound over the CN Ruel Sub. Thanks for sharing!
  • @cprail1753
    Talk about the right place at the right time. Thanks for sharing. Great guys on that route. In case others are curious for a bit of visual context, here's a drone perspective of the same train, different day and consist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95D5WhwPjz4
  • @harps1974
    Did you have block off radio chatter and HBD reports? Great video