CP train 2, The Canadian, gives dome passengers an incredible view as it nears the top of Kicking Horse Pass and approaches the Alberta border. Next stop, Lake Louise.
The eastbound Canadian tops Kicking Horse Pass after leaving Field, and will soon make a stop at Lake Louise, AB before continuing to Banff and Calgary.
The Canadian makes its station stop at Thunder Bay on its trip west across the continent. Passengers have enjoyed a morning ride along the shores of Lake Superior, and will soon head west into the... (more)
The westbound Canadian departs Thunder Bay, ON. The train is pulling out onto the mainline from the CP station. This station is located in what was once Ft. William.
Once refueled at Field, BC, the Canadian made good time getting over Kicking Horse Pass, and broke into sunlight as it approached Lake Louise, AB and its station stop there prior to continuing on ... (more)
Back in Field, BC, The Canadian is backed into a track where locomotives are able to be refueled, across from the depot. A pair of eastbound freights wait for the Canadian's ordeal to end so they ... (more)
The eastbound Canadian is now stopped at the tunnel along hwy 1 above Field, BC as the crew determines the power is low on fuel. They decide not to risk the remainder of the climb, but instead bac... (more)
The eastbound Canadian enters a tunnel above Field as the train climbs towards the lower Spiral Tunnel on Kicking Horse Pass. The 11 car train is pulled by FPA no. 1432 and an F7B unit.
The eastbound Canadian climbs the Kicking Horse Pass grade in between the Spiral Tunnels as it passes under Hwy 1. The train is short enough at this point to only need two F units to make the clim... (more)
The eastbound Canadian makes its station stop at Lake Louise, a popular tourist location in Banff Park. A cyclist stops for a friendly chat with the engineer while the passenger crew takes care of... (more)