[crs1026]

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CN Rivers Sub - Winnipeg - Kearns - 55.7 mi
CN Gladstone Sub - Kearns - Dauphin - 121.7 mi
CN Togo Sb Dauphin - Canoray - 124.9 mi
CN Assiniboine Sub - Canoray - Mutchler - 92.2 mi
CN Tisdale Sub - Mutchler - Hudson Bay - 1.5 mi
CN Turnberry Sub - Hudson Bay - The Pas South - 83.4 mi
HBRY The Pas Terminal Sub - The Pas South - The Pas - 4.7 mi
HBRY Wekusko Sub - The Pas - Wabowden - 136.4 mi
HBRY Thicket Sub - Wabowden - Thompson Jct - 199.8 mi 63.4 mi
HBRY Thompson Subdivision Thompson Jct - Thompson - 30.5 mi

Total - 850.8 miles, or 1161 kms 714.4 miles, or 1143 kms

- Paul

Mea Culpa Seems my math was a bit off, here it is corrected.

- Paul

 

[just east of the creek]

Mea Culpa Seems my math was a bit off, here it is corrected.

- Paul

Paul,

Shameless plug or not, the source is impeccable and the point well taken. Thanks for the input.

A couple of people I talked to in Thompson and the Pas explained the length of time as roadbed issues, but did not have the knowledge to elaborate. From my roadside views the surrounding countryside did not look the same as James Bay Lowlands (Moose River area) but then it was heavily covered in snow.

There is also an overnight bus service between Winnipeg and Thompson - the fare is $80 ish. Leaves around 9(?) and gets in at 6:30. That apparently is well used. And there is enough less way in the schedule to make up time lost in this weeks icy conditions.

Now to brave the vicissitudes of Air Canada for the last leg of the tour.

Thanks again.

 

[lenaitch]

Paul,

Shameless plug or not, the source is impeccable and the point well taken. Thanks for the input.

A couple of people I talked to in Thompson and the Pas explained the length of time as roadbed issues, but did not have the knowledge to elaborate. From my roadside views the surrounding countryside did not look the same as James Bay Lowlands (Moose River area) but then it was heavily covered in snow.

There is also an overnight bus service between Winnipeg and Thompson - the fare is $80 ish. Leaves around 9(?) and gets in at 6:30. That apparently is well used. And there is enough less way in the schedule to make up time lost in this weeks icy conditions.

Now to brave the vicissitudes of Air Canada for the last leg of the tour.

Thanks again.

You're not really into the Hudson's Bay Lowlands until to get to about Gillam, but you are well within the Boreal, with its poorly drained soils as well as extensive broad and deep bogs and fens. Not making excuses for the host railways but I can really see trackbed stability being an ongoing issue. In addition to the threat of sudden influxes of water, like a heavy spring that shut down the line to Churchill or even a beaver dam letting go, in many areas you are basically building on peat. I remember riding the PBX many years ago when you could stand at a rear vestibule and watch the train slowly rock back and forth.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I’m planning to take the train from Toronto Union to NYC this summer and then a cruise. What’s the luggage allowance? Amtrak and VIA have different specs.

Train baggage allowance | VIA Rail

Before travelling on board our trains, please read the baggage policy carefully.

www.viarail.ca

Baggage 101 - What You Can Bring On Board | Amtrak

Curious about Amtrak's baggage policy? Not sure what to bring, or how much can carry onboard? Read on to get the 411 on Baggage 101.

www.amtrak.com

 

[micheal_can]

I’m planning to take the train from Toronto Union to NYC this summer and then a cruise. What’s the luggage allowance? Amtrak and VIA have different specs.

Train baggage allowance | VIA Rail

Before travelling on board our trains, please read the baggage policy carefully.

www.viarail.ca

Baggage 101 - What You Can Bring On Board | Amtrak

Curious about Amtrak's baggage policy? Not sure what to bring, or how much can carry onboard? Read on to get the 411 on Baggage 101.

www.amtrak.com

The Maple Leaf follows Amtrak rules.

 

[Admiral Beez]

The Maple Leaf follows Amtrak rules.

But do Union staff?

 

[micheal_can]

But do Union staff?

Good question. I don;t know. Their baggage policies don't look too different. What is your specific concern and others who are more knowledgeable can answer.

 

[Urban Sky]

I’m planning to take the train from Toronto Union to NYC this summer and then a cruise. What’s the luggage allowance? Amtrak and VIA have different specs.

Train baggage allowance | VIA Rail

Before travelling on board our trains, please read the baggage policy carefully.

www.viarail.ca

Baggage 101 - What You Can Bring On Board | Amtrak

Curious about Amtrak's baggage policy? Not sure what to bring, or how much can carry onboard? Read on to get the 411 on Baggage 101.

www.amtrak.com

If in doubt: go with the Amtrak specs. It‘s an Amtrak train, which just happens to be staffed by VIA until NF/ON…