An eastbound Canadian Pacific intermodal train skirts Savona Lake just east of Savona, British Columbia, on July 23, 2011. In this view, lone AC4400CW (No. 9739) operates as the rear as DPU around... (more)
A Canadian National coal train heads east across a fill along Jasper Lake at Windy Point, Alberta, on July 19, 2011. In the background, rain is falling over Jasper and scenic Jasper National Park.
Cruising along the shores of Jasper Lake and the Athabasca River, G847 finds some final rays of sunlight for this fantastic September day.
Ever seen a uniformed trainman hand cleaning dome car windows in freezing, cold weather? This is service above and beyond, desiring to give passengers the best possible view as No. 1 westbound C... (more)
On July 22, 2011, an eastbound Canadian National freight crosses the Thompson River between Walhachin and Savona, British Columbia.
Our model railroad convention in Calgary, AB in August of 1971 featured an excursion with CPR C-Liner 4081 from Calgary to Field, BC. Here it is stopped at Banff, AB for a photo opportunity. CLC... (more)
Black Canyon Part II: If Black Canyon is merely amazing in daylight, then it's downright dramatic under a ful... (more)
A loaded CN coal train passes an empty CP grain train in the narrow confines of Black Canyon. At this location, the Thompson River twists through an oxbow so tight that the only routing option av... (more)
2816 steams through Banff, creating quite a show for whoever's watching! Of interest are the two snowplows on the left side of the frame, under the summit of Mount Inglismaldie
Stuff happens! You've heard the news, here is the visual. CP 8628 was the mid-unit on the westbound, and CP 8874 was the lead unit on the eastbound.
Lead unit on the "Royal Canadian Pacific" sets a striking pose as the western sun sets.
Sunrises on the Arcola Subdivision in Antler Saskatchewan.
CN's 1954 "Super Continental" came even closer to perfection with the addition of the ex-MILW domes. How nice to see a train where everything matches. Here the "Super" treads lightly through Sa... (more)
With containers glowing under a brilliant sunset, CP 8626 rolls through the city at track speed. View more of my photos at www.prestonparker.ca
VIA's Canadian #2 passes Summit Lake, just west of Stephen, near the Continental Divide.
