November 26, 2013 - 0900. VIA #1 westbound at Acheson, Alberta with two refurbished Budd RDC's trailing the park car. Destined for Jasper where they will be tested on The Skeena (Jasper - Prince Rupert). Credit and thanks to Terry from Can-Passenger-Rail for the complete consist information.
VIA 6404 - F40PH-3
VIA 6435 - F40PH-3
8613 Baggage
8126
8144 Ex Amtrak
8511 Skyline
8401 Acadian Dining car
8329 Hearne Manor
8326 Franklin Manor
8314 Cameron Manor
8703 Banff Park
VIA 6219 - RDC - D/H Off at Jasper
VIA 6251 - RDC - D/H Off at Jasper
Link to VIA's website with info on the RDC rebuild program:
www.viarail.ca/en/about-via-ra...
Disclaimer: Cameras and operator did not encroach on the line of the right-of-way or trespass on railroad property in making this video. It is dangerous and illegal to enter onto a railway's right-of-way. For railroad personnel: I try to avoid posting footage of you doing your job as much as possible. I do my best to keep you out of the frame as I am only filming the railroad equipment and infrastructure.