In the Dome – Vancouver to Jasper on VIA Rail’s Canadian
On Tuesday, May 28th, I boarded VIA train #2, The Canadian, at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, BC. I had a “Cabin for One” roomette in car #220 “Cameron Manor”. Our train was doubled over at the station, with the coach section on Track #4 and the sleeper section on Track #5. We boarded at 7:30 PM, put the train together at 8:00 PM, and departed on time at 8:30 PM. Our train had two rebuilt F40PH locomotives and 20 cars, including four domes and a panorama car. I rode from Vancouver, BC to Jasper, AB. I was impressed with the service and the equipment. The food in the dining car was excellent and the staff was very understanding.
Train Consist:
F40PH-2 Rebuilt
F40PH-2 Rebuilt
Baggage
Coach
Coach
Skyline Dome
Diner
Skyline Dome
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Panorama Car
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Chateau Sleeper
Skyline Dome
Diner
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Manor Sleeper
Park Observation Dome Lounge
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