Canadian Railroads > St Lambert circa 1977

The transition from CN to VIA in 1977 presented the railfan with multiple colour schemes. CN, VIA with a red CN on the nose, VIA with a red VIA on the nose, etc,etc. Throw in Amtrak's Montrealer, the occassional all RDC consists; and commuter trains, and there was never a dull moment!

Here's a few shots from that wonderful time period.

Brian N.

1 & 2 The Eastbound Ocean departing St LAmbert

3 A Quebec city train

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4 & 5 Train 616 was a solid RDC (Railiner) consist

6) RS-18's on a commuter train. This service was discontinued in the 80's, but was revived and is now a vital link from Montreal to St Hyacinthe.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/14/19 21:18 by briancdn.

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7) Another Quebec Rapido

8) Amtrak's Montrealer departs St Lamber station

9) A train arrives on a frigid Feb afternoon. Next stop; Montreal's central station.

Hope you enjoyed the look back.

Brian N.

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Great shots! Thanks.

The Ocean in the first photo would have included some through cars to Sydney...to be set out at Truro for Train #18.

And the Montrealer....Don't see too many photos posted!

Super series. Love the look of the first photo. Very interesting consist from tip to tail.

Excellent set of photos. 
Bob

Great stuff!  Back when Canada was a Utopia for us foamers living in the States.

Great photos as usual.  A small correction if I may.  Dayliners was a CP moniker for RDC's.  CN & VIA called theirs Railiners.

Cheers.

Does anyone know who had a larger fleet of RDC's (physcial cars, not routes - although could answer that way too!) - CN or CP?

Loved the Montrealer. Sad to have seen that train been discontinued. The perfect getaway train from the Northeast to the North!

Boy that really brings back some memories... :):):)
Thank you for sharing !!! :):):)