tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post1060139443475896165..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: VIA Corridor Consists 1991-1995Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-21844496398853430372019-01-05T09:05:22.328-05:002019-01-05T09:05:22.328-05:00Yes, I should be able to find that information for...Yes, I should be able to find that information for you, Greg. Can you please email me at mile179kingston@yahoo[dot]ca?<br />Thanks,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-26183762768585755712019-01-05T08:59:37.761-05:002019-01-05T08:59:37.761-05:00Hi Eric,
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge...Hi Eric,<br />Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of VIA through books and your blog.<br />Just curious, I'm trying to find information on dates when each VIA loco went for repainting from delivery scheme to Canada scheme... Is there a list available somehwere online where I could see that information? You're prob one of the best people to ask...<br />Thanks!<br />GregAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882386071666477458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-82383570804073525212016-09-21T09:38:48.809-04:002016-09-21T09:38:48.809-04:00It does help a lot, thank you very much. It does help a lot, thank you very much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907240819708703715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-41453519483285421842016-09-20T20:56:54.104-04:002016-09-20T20:56:54.104-04:00As of April 23, 1988, Reset Safety Controls (RSC’s...As of April 23, 1988, Reset Safety Controls (RSC’s) were<br />mandated for all VIA units in the lead position. In November<br />1988, RSC’s were installed in all 6400’s and 6900’s and<br />remaining 6500’s. For the remaining few FPA’s still in use,<br />an exception was made so that RSC’s were not required for<br />their short remaining service lives. However, it was made<br />mandatory that these units have two qualified engineers in<br />the cab at all times, with the ‘deadman pedal’ operative, to<br />be used as lead units.<br /><br />The FPA’s demise was complete when they were completely<br />prohibited from leading as of March 31, 1989, though their<br />use as trailing units was allowed.<br /><br />Penultimate FPA4-leading runs<br />on March 31 included 6761 leading five cars into Matapedia<br />Quebec on VIA No 17, VIA No 76 with 6764, and VIA No 84<br />with 6786 and four cars, the latter two both arriving Toronto,<br />and VIA No 38 arriving Montreal with 6789 and three cars.<br />The final FPA’s in service were 6761, 6763, 6764, 6765,<br />6767, 6768, 6771, 6773, 6776, 6780, 6783, 6786, 6789, and<br />6793. FPB4’s lasted a little longer, with 6860, 6861, 6862,<br />6867 and 6871 still used between Halifax and Montreal up<br />to July, 1989.<br /><br />The last reported revenue use of an FPA4 was 6416-6793<br />between Montreal and Ottawa on April 27-29, 1989.<br /><br />Hope this helps, Toby.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-32881818400485277982016-09-20T16:26:21.794-04:002016-09-20T16:26:21.794-04:00When were the fa4s retired, just was wondering. Th...When were the fa4s retired, just was wondering. Thank you for your time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907240819708703715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-87922763622455982702009-11-30T17:09:59.056-05:002009-11-30T17:09:59.056-05:00Robert, agreed VIA scheme is not a classic, but lo...Robert, agreed VIA scheme is not a classic, but look how nicely the stripe lines up between the F40 and stainless cars. Thanks Manny for your observations. I saw 6449-6450 on No 1 in March/94, and my last high-numbered F40 observed at Kingston was 6441 on April 2/94. You are right about non-stop trains. VIA Nos 66/67 are the only trains that don't stop at Kingston, which is important to remember while strolling the platform.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-13184462993925355922009-11-30T11:41:43.900-05:002009-11-30T11:41:43.900-05:00Hi Eric, I was living in and railfanning Cornwall ...Hi Eric, I was living in and railfanning Cornwall from 1993-98 and have enjoyed your corridor consists. This one is especially interesting. While I am definitely not an expert on this subject, like you I do have some observations. Unfortunately I don't have detailed consist notes like the ones you posted, but I did pay close attention to the unit numbers and cars. <br /><br />Trains 62 and 63 were dropped around 1994-95. 57 and 60 operated with one F40, an 8600 series baggage car and 4-8 LRC coaches until around 1995 or 96. After that point the HEP2 cars displaced the LRCs. LRCs during this period were also somewhat scarce but were regulars on trains 52, 53, 66 and 69. The odd time I remember feeling disappointed when one would show up on 56, as I am a big F40 fan.<br /><br />Trains 61 and 64 did not stop in Cornwall in 94-95 but this changed around this time. Until then, it was quite a sight (and a reminder to be careful!) when these trains would tear past the station at full speed!<br /><br />Regarding the F40s, I am glad to see that you have apparently documented the changeover point to maintenance assignments. By June 1994 it was a real event to see any unit # higher than 6428 in the corridor. They seemed to keep 6429-36 in the east and 6437-58 in the west in this period. VIA was very consistent with this in the 1994-96 timeframe. After this point, the 6429-36 units started to appear on corridor trains which were also starting to regularly exceed the F40 + 3 LRC formula you mentioned above.<br /><br />Hopefully these obs will interest your readers. Keep up the great work!Manny Jacobhttp://www.execulink.com/~railbus/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-68919204297336787002009-11-29T01:01:55.103-05:002009-11-29T01:01:55.103-05:00Being brought up around the CNR green and gold, an...Being brought up around the CNR green and gold, and CPR maroons and gray, this VIA color scheme has me reacting like finger nails on a black board!Robert in Port Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807813545873570119noreply@blogger.com