Jasper Alberta August 2001

[Matthyro]

Here CN 5423 an SD50f classGF-634b built in 1985 leads a coal train and is waiting for a crew change.

 

[Matthyro]

5423 was assisted by CN2434, a Dash8-40CM class EF640b built in 1992

 

[Matthyro]

Much to my delight a second coal hauler pulled in also waiting for a crew change. Note the open door. A young lady was the the engineer that got off here.
The loco is CN 2545 a Dash 9-44CWLclassEF644b built in 1997

 

[Matthyro]

This is the CN building where crews are billeted. Mountain railroading must be awesome.
This is the Yellowhead Route

 

[roryglasgow]

Really cool pics. I especially love those mountains! It's pretty flat here where I live, so mountains and big hills are a treat.

And I agree: mountain railroading must be pretty neat.

-Rory

 

[jimmybeersa]

Loved that first Photo Robin will ad it to my screensavers

 

[Woodie]

Mountains & Traintracks.

Mountains are a novelty for Australians. This place is so flat! Highest mountain is only just above 7000 ft, then it's more like a gentle slope to get there. I'll get to see those Rockies one of these days.