Passing CP power. Exporail's Christmas Train (with a rare all-AMT consist of GP9 AMT 1311, generator car AMT 603 and coach AMT 827) approaches Hays Station to pick up another round of passe... (more)
A bit of snow for a new Christmas Train. For what I believe is the the first time, Exporail ran a Christmas Train today, from Hays Station to Des Bouleaux Station (they will be running it n... (more)
Retired Agence Metropolitaine de Transport GP9 1311 at the Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail) in St-Constant, Quebec.
Ready for diesel weekend. GP9 AMT 1311 was donated to Exporail in 2011. While it has not run often since then (if ever), it is now ready for use during Exporail's upcoming diesel weekend (S... (more)
A passenger GP9 and a 'Green Kid'. On display at Exporail is AMT 1311 (GP9, originally CN 4307) and at right is GK10B 'Green Kid' built by Railpower from a CP SW1200RS (CP 8139).
A difference in noses. While essentially identical internally when built, a GP9 and an FP9 look very different externally. Here we see AMT 1311 with its roadswitcher body and chopped nose (... (more)
GMD GP9 and FP9. AMT 1311 and VIA 6309 are coupled together at Exporail. Both were built in London, Ontario by GMD and ended their careers in passenger service. AMT 1311 started life as CN ... (more)
Formerly running on the Vaudreil/Hudson AMT line, AMT 1311 has been donated to Exporail by the company and now resides here.
An old friend. I shot AMT 1311 when it was still in commuter service on the AMT (primarily on the Candiac line) many times, so I'm glad to see it preserved. Since being donated to Exporail ... (more)
AMT 1311 (originally CN 4307), sit in hangar #5 at Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail) after giving many years of service.
At the Canadian Railway Museum we see CP 9069 (Budd RDC-1) and AMT 1311 (GMD GP9, originally CN 4307). Both were used in Montreal commuter service. For more train photos, check out http://www.rail... (more)
AMT 1311 prepares to take another load of commuters back to Delson.
Train approaches Westminster crossing (west of station), deadheading to Lucien L'Allier for rush-hour placement.
Deadheading back downtown for another run.
AMT's Delson - Montreal commuter train is idling for the week-end at Delson, QC.
