CP 253 has CP 8059, CP 9363, UP 6629, UP 6853 and a whopping 161 cars as it passes Lasalle Yard on a sunny but below freezing morning. The leader was rebuilt from CP 9500, CP's first AC4400CW.
An international train. ES44AC's from a Canadian and a Mexican railway (CP 8955 & FXE 4609) are on a train that originated in the U.S. (CP 253) as they cross the St. Lawrence River.
The blockcade is down, Canadian Pacific trains originating east and south of Montreal can resume on their normal routing. Originating in Saratoga NY, Canadian Pacific 253 is seen here few miles ... (more)
Newly painted "heritage scheme" CP 7010 leads train 253 past the Plattsburgh station just past dawn. 253 normally passes here in the dark but was delayed this day due to mechanical issue... (more)