Nostalgia & History > F 3-pack: AMrail, B&M (McGinnis scheme), CP (old scheme)

Only info I have:
AMrail was one of two units painted like this for 'Superman III" movie, 
B&M @  Bellows Falls, VT and yes, with the 'Ambassador'
CP shot is in Toronto

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Great F-unit photos! The Ambassador photo is of most interest. Is that the entire consist? Were there sleepers and a diner? If so, whose? Thanks in advance!

I have never seen any engine look good in baby blue.

Tha "Ambassadore" was the day train.  The night train, the "Montrealer/Wahingtonian" had sleeping cars
including a sleeper-lounge that served light meals and beverages.

What kind of car from which railroad supplied food service on the Ambassodor?

raytc1944 Wrote:
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> Tha "Ambassadore" was the day train.  The night
> train, the "Montrealer/Wahingtonian" had sleeping
> cars
> including a sleeper-lounge that served light meals
> and beverages.

In the early '60's when the photo was taken the Ambassador typically ran with an RPO and 1-3 coaches supplied by the NH or CN.  B&M had sold off their non-RDC passenger equipment by that time.  The Montrealer/Washingtonian usually ran with similar coaches.  After the New Haven discontinued the State of Maine in 1960, the Montrealer got NH "State" series 5BR-buffet lounges to provide food service.  Sleepers where 6-4-6's from the NH, CN and occasionally B&M, plus a NH 14-4.

Dave

The only food service I ever saw on the Ambassador was a "candy butcher" walking thru the coaches selling candy,sandwiches,and juice.

#6506 is still with us.
First, it was CN #6506. Second, it was VIA #6506 when it was painted as in the posted photo for the Superman II movie. Third, it was acquired by Algoma Central and was renumbered #1751. Presently, it is owned by the Keokuk Junction Railway and is stored still in Algoma Central paint and number at LaHarpe, IL.
ALLEN

I recall seeing that RPO, or one very similar heading to a scrap yard in Montreal.

Someone pointed out that it was rare because of the dual lettering, US Post Office and Canadian Post Office.  I think dual lettered RPO's also operated between Toronto and Chicago.

​Someone may confirm that the RPO cancellations would reflect the territory worked by the respective post office employees.