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Oct 9, 2021 17:22:38   #
DonVA Loc: British Columbia and New Mexico
 
These are from the "Autumn Leaves and Trains" road trip from which we have just returned. They are taken in the Fraser and Thompson River canyons where you never have to wait long for a train.
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Canadian Pacific and Canadian National mainlines run up opposite sides of the Fraser and Thompson River canyons. They change sides at Cisco. Here CP crosses the Fraser.
Canadian Pacific and Canadian National mainlines r...
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This is taken from the same location as the previous shot. Here the CN track crosses the Fraser and the CP track can be seen beneath it. The main girders of this lattice work bridge were replaced recently after the originals were damaged by fire.
This is taken from the same location as the previo...
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The Thompson River is a major tributary of the Fraser and both railroads follow it east. Here the Rocky Mountaineer makes its way down CN track.
The Thompson River is a major tributary of the Fra...
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A CN freight on CN track about to pass under the highway at Spences Bridge.
A CN freight on CN track about to pass under the h...
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Oct 9, 2021 18:14:53   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Oct 9, 2021 18:40:16   #
fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM
 
Nice...very nice photos. I'd love to be riding the rails of the third photo.

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Oct 9, 2021 19:52:04   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
Fine set! Thanks!

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Oct 9, 2021 20:01:44   #
JustJill Loc: Iowa
 
DonVA wrote:
These are from the "Autumn Leaves and Trains" road trip from which we have just returned. They are taken in the Fraser and Thompson River canyons where you never have to wait long for a train.
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I really enjoyed your wonderful series!

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Oct 9, 2021 20:02:20   #
DonVA Loc: British Columbia and New Mexico
 
fredpnm wrote:
Nice...very nice photos. I'd love to be riding the rails of the third photo.


So would I but it takes serious cash. It is a fabulous trip though. We've done it on VIA back when they were still affordable.

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Oct 10, 2021 06:46:31   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Enjoyed viewing the series!!!
Pat

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Oct 10, 2021 08:14:05   #
llamb Loc: Northeast Ohio
 
Wow! Those are great. Thanks for posting.

~Lee

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Oct 10, 2021 08:48:45   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 

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Oct 10, 2021 09:31:07   #
GrayGhost
 
Pretty sites - Thanks for sharing - enjoyed
73
GG

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Oct 10, 2021 20:51:30   #
Xmsmn Loc: Minnesota
 
DonVA wrote:
These are from the "Autumn Leaves and Trains" road trip from which we have just returned. They are taken in the Fraser and Thompson River canyons where you never have to wait long for a train.
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Nice captures, thanks for sharing.
Mark

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Oct 12, 2021 11:46:00   #
DonVA Loc: British Columbia and New Mexico
 
Thanks to all for the comments. Good to share with people who know about photography and trains.

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