VIA’s Chaleur April 14-16:

 

            This is the equipment that was in my Chaleur on April 14-16.

 

First is F40PH-2 #6419. This led the train from Matapedia to Gaspe

 

 

            The first car was #8618. This car is a former Union Pacific RPO that was rebuilt into a baggage car.

 

 

            This is coach 8132. This is a former Amtrak coach. I rode here from Montreal to Gaspe.

 

 

            Next is Skyline #8500. The view is great here. This was one of two Skylines that were leased to the D&H for use on the Adirondack for a time.

 

 

            Chateau Bienville was the first of two sleepers on the train. I rode here from Gaspe to Montreal. I also was in this coach in my 2006 Halifax trip and the coach was in the consist of the Budd Ocean on my 2007 Moncton trip.

 

 

            Chateau Richelieu was the second sleeping car on the Chaleur.

 

 

            The consist of 1 locomotive and five coaches is the absolute smallest the Chaleur gets.

 

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