CNR Mikado and GP9's headed out to the 30 mile tunnel last night to retrieve the Pacific and it's consist of passenger cars a total of 12 hours after RDC1 made its way to the site to retrieve the trains passengers.
Crews worked all night to get the Pacific out of the tunnel without damaging anything and keeping things in tact as much as possible. Once removed, CNR Mikado 2033 brought the CPR Pacific to the Nelson engine facility via flat car(s) to have the locomotive inspected.
Technicians are not hopeful of the CPR Pacific 1520 returning to steam anytime soon and is considering sending it to the scrappers based on a formal review.
18.5.08
A yard full of activity
Great Falls yard has been completed...and already it's full of activity!
Check out the pictures to see for yourself.
17.5.08
Tragedy in Great Falls
This week spelled tragedy for commuters from Great Falls to Nelson as CNR 3022 Pacific lost steam during the trek through the 30 mile tunnel leading out of Great Falls.
17.4.08
The Mike arrives.
The Mikado from Vancouver's Canadian Pacific roundhouse arrived yesterday pulling a consist of dump cars for the logging industry near Great Falls. Along with this light consist were three old Canadian Pacific passenger cars, including a rail post. Unfortunatley for the PGE these cars do not seem to be built for the tight curves of the PGE's mainline. During retrofits for allowing the coaches to navigate the mainline one of the coaches has been written off as salvage due to rusty trucks and floorboards.
CNR's Heavy Mountain and coaches is in Calgary awaiting her crew which is leaving on the next train from Vancouver to Calgary this week. Delivery has once again been delayed.
CNR's Heavy Mountain and coaches is in Calgary awaiting her crew which is leaving on the next train from Vancouver to Calgary this week. Delivery has once again been delayed.
13.4.08
PGE gets new additions within the week
There are three locomotives on route for delivery within the month, two of which within the week.
The new Heavy Mountain being delivered from CNR's Montreal roundhouse is on route and should arrive within the week. The Mikado coming down from the Vancouver Roundhouse can be expected as early as Wednesday.
Along with the u1d the CNR's delivery should also include a pair of coaches and a railway post car.
The unfortunate thing that came up this week is that the route that the PGE was originally taking through the lower cascades has caused some issues and is requiring additional workers.
A Shay locomotive may be needed to help out with the construction of the main line. Currently the GP9 has been assigned to this duty.
The new Heavy Mountain being delivered from CNR's Montreal roundhouse is on route and should arrive within the week. The Mikado coming down from the Vancouver Roundhouse can be expected as early as Wednesday.
Along with the u1d the CNR's delivery should also include a pair of coaches and a railway post car.
The unfortunate thing that came up this week is that the route that the PGE was originally taking through the lower cascades has caused some issues and is requiring additional workers.
A Shay locomotive may be needed to help out with the construction of the main line. Currently the GP9 has been assigned to this duty.
8.4.08
7.4.08
Great progress!
The engine facility has finally finished construction, and not a moment too soon as our 0-8-0 switcher 'Husky' has decided to give up. Repairs have begun, and hopefuly the fleet will be operational soon.
Mainline construction has been getting refined and redirected as landslides continue to pound the current low running mainline. more updates as we get them.
Mainline construction has been getting refined and redirected as landslides continue to pound the current low running mainline. more updates as we get them.
4.4.08
First passenger service to new Great Falls Terminal!
Last night at 8:00pm the RDC made its first stop ever at the new Great Falls terminal and freight yard. Towns people rejoiced as the the station enters full operation.
31.3.08
4403 arrives, consists have been planned
With news spreading about how motive power has been severely lacking on the ever growing Pacific Great Southern Railway, Canadian National surprised works today as they donated GP9 # 4403 to this Southern BC railroad.
The 4403 has recently been overhauled and got a fresh coat of CN style paint this past week before getting transported to the Nelson engine facility. (which is set to be operational by the weekend.) It is the first diesel asset in operation on the PGS and will be fulfilling its 'General Purpose' duties as a light freight and switching locomotive until 6022 is up and running. ETA on 6022 is now one month.
A new passenger depot in Great Falls is current under construction and should be ready for service in less than a weeks time according to PGS officials. RDC1 (now officially numbered as '1') will make its first commuter run soon after.
The Mikado that was to be delivered to the PGS has been diverted. Railway officials have begun to search out for alternate forms of motive power to replace the gap in the fleet. Berkshires, Consolidations, and additional Mountain Class locomotives have been considered.
Consists have been planed by railroad officials:
Train 001
To be headed by 6022, this train will leave Great Falls, BC every morning at 06:45 heading towards Fernie. Train 001 will make stops at all PGS locations along the way. Train 001 makes it return trip at 18:30 to Great Falls. The train is passenger service featuring a railroad post office and two coaches. Extra coaches may be added depending on season.
Train 002
To be headed by 311, this train will leave Kimberly, BC every morning at 08:00 heading for Lethbridge, AB. Hauling a pair of coaches and a railroad post office.
Train 003
Has yet to have a locomotive assigned. This train will make stops at the Nelson and Creston brewerys on its way to Lethbridge transporting a cargo consisting of beer. On it's return trip from Lethbridge, Train 003 will carry hops and wheat from local farms. Train is to make daily runs starting around 11:00 hours.
Train 004
Has yet to have a locomotive assigned. This trains will bring various goods along the stops of the line hauling around 9 box cars. Schedual depends on workload.
the RDC will also be making runs between stops on a regular basis starting at 06:30 and ending at 22:00 in Nelson.
The 4403 has recently been overhauled and got a fresh coat of CN style paint this past week before getting transported to the Nelson engine facility. (which is set to be operational by the weekend.) It is the first diesel asset in operation on the PGS and will be fulfilling its 'General Purpose' duties as a light freight and switching locomotive until 6022 is up and running. ETA on 6022 is now one month.
A new passenger depot in Great Falls is current under construction and should be ready for service in less than a weeks time according to PGS officials. RDC1 (now officially numbered as '1') will make its first commuter run soon after.
The Mikado that was to be delivered to the PGS has been diverted. Railway officials have begun to search out for alternate forms of motive power to replace the gap in the fleet. Berkshires, Consolidations, and additional Mountain Class locomotives have been considered.
Consists have been planed by railroad officials:
Train 001
To be headed by 6022, this train will leave Great Falls, BC every morning at 06:45 heading towards Fernie. Train 001 will make stops at all PGS locations along the way. Train 001 makes it return trip at 18:30 to Great Falls. The train is passenger service featuring a railroad post office and two coaches. Extra coaches may be added depending on season.
Train 002
To be headed by 311, this train will leave Kimberly, BC every morning at 08:00 heading for Lethbridge, AB. Hauling a pair of coaches and a railroad post office.
Train 003
Has yet to have a locomotive assigned. This train will make stops at the Nelson and Creston brewerys on its way to Lethbridge transporting a cargo consisting of beer. On it's return trip from Lethbridge, Train 003 will carry hops and wheat from local farms. Train is to make daily runs starting around 11:00 hours.
Train 004
Has yet to have a locomotive assigned. This trains will bring various goods along the stops of the line hauling around 9 box cars. Schedual depends on workload.
the RDC will also be making runs between stops on a regular basis starting at 06:30 and ending at 22:00 in Nelson.
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