VIA's "Canadian" departs the city limits for Rivers and points west.

With only 10 cars and two F units (1418-1409), Canadian Pacific's Train 2, "Canadian" is eastbound at Leanchoil, headed for a crew change at Field, B.C., 17 miles ahead, on June 15, 1975.

The eastbound "Canadian" rounds the s curve at Arrow River and will head for Oakner where it will meet it's westbound counterpart.

The westbound "Canadian" climbs the escarpment as it approaches Moffat.

VIA's "Canadian" clears St James junction as it departs the city for Rivers and points west.

VIA's westbound "Canadian" blasts through the trees at MacGregor.

A 22-car train No. 1, the westbound “Canadian” approaches milepost 8 west of Jasper at Geikie, Alberta, on July 19, 2013. Two extra dome-observation “Park” cars are up front being hauled t... (more)

Eastbound Via "Canadian" exits a short tunnel along the Illicillewaet River east of Revelstoke on the climb over Rogers Pass. Double tracking project required a open cut for the not yet in service... (more)

Westbound VIA Rail train No. 1 curves through English on the way to Jasper, Alberta, on a sunny July 16, 2013.

Subtle colors and classic styling of the lounge seating is seen in the rear of dome-observation “Banff Park” at Jasper, Alberta. These "Park" series observation cars (each named after a Canadi... (more)

VIA Rail’s train No. 2, the Canadian, curves along the shore of Brule Lake at Swan Landing, Alberta, on July 13, 2013. Two rebuilt F40PH-2s (now labeled F40PH-3s) power the 21-car streamliner ea... (more)

A late running "Canadian" passes the elevator at Harte.

A 22-car train No. 2, VIA Rail’s “Canadian” curves past milepost 8 just east of Geikie, Alberta, in scenic Jasper National Park on July 17, 2013.

VIA's eastbound "Canadian" departs Portage late in the evening.

VIA Rail’s train No. 2, the Canadian, skirts the shores of Brule Lake at Swan Landing, Alberta, on July 13, 2013. Two rebuilt F40PH-2s (now labeled F40PH-3s) power the 21-car streamliner eastbo... (more)