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Date: 10/21/16 20:24
The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: photobob

CN's Prince Rupert to Jasper train is nearly at the end of its 1200 mile journey as the early morning light comes up over the Canadian Rockies back in May 1973

.Robert Morris Photography

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Date: 10/21/16 20:53
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: BoilingMan

That's really nice, Bob-  really nice!
SR

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Date: 10/21/16 21:01
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: DynamicBrake

Nice shot Bob, thanks for sharing.  Do you remember the location/MP by chance?

Kent in CArmel Valley

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Date: 10/21/16 22:36
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: railstiesballast

Great view, about 10 years before I rode it as Via's "Skeena".
Did the CN apply that or any other name to this train before Via?

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Date: 10/22/16 03:16
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: kgmontreal

I've been enjoying your Canadian images.  But couldn't you post them on the Canadian Discussion?

KG

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Date: 10/22/16 16:27
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: The_Chief_Way

Nice image, Bob. I show the distance from Rupert to Jasper to be 729 miles ( per the Official Guide ). It may have been 1200 km.

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Date: 10/26/16 08:33
Re: The "Rupert Rocket" near Jasper May 1973
Author: Waybiller

Wasn't this train the last to have regularly scheduled platform observation cars?

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