The train was a great way to see this fabulous country – the mountains, the valleys, the rivers and plains, & the Laurentian Shield with all the lakes and rock outcroppings – Wow after Wow!
We had a ‘section’ on our train car: translation – upper and lower berths with heavy curtains for privacy right across the aisle from an identical section and the bathroom just steps away. Getting dressed was rather like camping … There was a great hot shower on board!
Ken and Jackie had a ‘bedroom’ with upper and lower bunks and a private sink, toilet and small cupboard. It was there we met to sip the wine we had brought along …. But for the real views we enjoyed the dome cars – no problem getting a seat … There were also games tables which we used regularly to play a number of games including ‘golf’ which one of the stewards taught us.
The stainless steel rail cars were built in 1955 - check out the dining car photo where we were served excellent meals with plenty of choice. The train was 23 cars long plus 3 engines so it was realty fun to see it on the curvy bits.
We met up with cousins Marj and Bud at the Winnipeg station for a quick hello. How delightful that they came considering how late the train was running!
Our time in Elliot Lake has been great fun – nephews Eric and Dave and their families are here: Eric, Kim and Isaac; Dave, Jen and Tegan .. then a cousin Joan MacNeall and her husband Gordon arrived for visit. I haven’t seen Joan since I was a teenager (a few days ago!).
And the fun continues. Elliot Lake is a city of 13,000 with lots of lakes and hills and hiking trails. An afternoon walk is n the agenda to walk of Jackie’s amazing cooking!
Germany is calling in a few days . Tschuss (Bye!)
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Ken and Jackie had a ‘bedroom’ with upper and lower bunks and a private sink, toilet and small cupboard. It was there we met to sip the wine we had brought along …. But for the real views we enjoyed the dome cars – no problem getting a seat … There were also games tables which we used regularly to play a number of games including ‘golf’ which one of the stewards taught us.
The stainless steel rail cars were built in 1955 - check out the dining car photo where we were served excellent meals with plenty of choice. The train was 23 cars long plus 3 engines so it was realty fun to see it on the curvy bits.
We met up with cousins Marj and Bud at the Winnipeg station for a quick hello. How delightful that they came considering how late the train was running!
Our time in Elliot Lake has been great fun – nephews Eric and Dave and their families are here: Eric, Kim and Isaac; Dave, Jen and Tegan .. then a cousin Joan MacNeall and her husband Gordon arrived for visit. I haven’t seen Joan since I was a teenager (a few days ago!).
And the fun continues. Elliot Lake is a city of 13,000 with lots of lakes and hills and hiking trails. An afternoon walk is n the agenda to walk of Jackie’s amazing cooking!
Germany is calling in a few days . Tschuss (Bye!)
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