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Date: 10/27/24 10:18
White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: WP17

Riding/photographing the White Pass and Yukon has been high on my bucket list for many years, and when Trains and Travel announced early this year, a 3-day photo charter on the WP&Y, I signed up immediately. The excursion train operated behind a variety of power (both steam and vintage diesel) over the three days.
In this post I'm sharing a small selection of the plethora of photos I shot of the steam train. Enjoy

On the second day, our excursion train ran behind steam from Skagway to Fraser with multiple photo stops and meets with several cruise trains.
#1: crossing the east fork of the Skagway River.
#2: A runby at Clifton siding after meeting a cruise train
#3: cresting the summit at White Pass itself -- the train is leaving the US and entering Canada

WP17



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/27/24 10:18 by WP17.








Date: 10/27/24 10:24
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: E25

Very nice... 'hope to see more of your photos from this trip or elsewhere.

Greg Stadter
Phoenix, AZ



Date: 10/27/24 10:27
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: WP17

On Sunday, the third day of the excursion, the steam train operated from Carcross to the border at White Pass, ran around the loop, and returned to Fraser.

#4: Pit at mp 55 running by some long-stored cars
#5: near Watson -- this shot highlights the brilliant fall colors we were able to enjoy on this excursion
#6: near Guardrail,  from up on the hillside








Date: 10/27/24 10:36
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: WP17

Continuing on Sunday

#7: Posing at Bennett station
#8: near mp 30, shot from a sandbar 
#9: a runby at White Pass from ground level -- notice the border marker and US and Canadian flags

 








Date: 10/27/24 15:00
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: TheNavigator

Nice group! I remember riding the White Pass once in my kidhood, but sadly, the slides my Dad took of the trip don't survive.
GK



Date: 10/27/24 16:27
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: jkh2cpu

Nice shots here.  Thanks for posting.  That ninth shot is something extra.



Date: 10/27/24 17:02
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: refarkas

Well done - Many great views.
Bob



Date: 10/27/24 17:30
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: TCnR

Good stuff, keepers.
Interesting to see Photo Charters with great results.
t4p.



Date: 10/28/24 01:04
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: jeffgeldner

Great post! Although not behind steam, I rode all the way to Whitehorse, Yukon from Skagway in June of 1981.

I remember seeing photos from both sets of grandparents as the rode the line in the 1950s behind steam. They did not travel together, however. My maternal grandparents sailed on the Canadian National's Prince George while my father's parents sailed on Canadian Pacific's Princess Patricia to Skagway, Alaska. I saw the Princess Pat when we docked at Juneau en route to Skagy as I sailed on the Malaspina from Prince Rupert, B.C. (riding from Merced on the San Joaquin, Coast Starlight, Pacific International, BCR's Caribou Dayliner and Via's Skeena to Prince Rupert). Memorable journey. An image of the Whitehorse railway station is attached which is currently used as a community meeting space, credited to Wandering Canadians.




Date: 10/28/24 08:26
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: robj

Excellent Adventure.

Bob



Date: 10/28/24 10:34
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: TexasRocket

How often do they run steam?



Date: 10/28/24 12:53
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: brc600

Did WP&Y run year round 1900-1982? If not, then when was the cut-off? Thanks, of course.

 



Date: 10/28/24 13:56
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: longliveSP

TexasRocket Wrote:
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> How often do they run steam?

Every Friday and Saturday from June to September.

https://wpyr.com/excursions/



Date: 10/28/24 15:03
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: coach

Welded rail on the White Pass??!  Am I seeing that in the 2nd photo?



Date: 10/29/24 11:42
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: rrpreservation

Great stuff!! Thank you for sharing your photos.



Date: 10/29/24 14:57
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: 9900

Anyone know the status of #69?



Date: 10/31/24 17:16
Re: White Pass and Yukon photo charter September 20 - 22
Author: ns1000

Nice pics!!



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