[net.railroad] Trains through Canada

James.Moody@IUS1.CS.CMU.EDU (01/17/86)

Hi,

Yesterday I posted on a local CMU bulletin board a question regarding
trains and Canada.  My wife and I want to take a scenic railway journey
through Canada sometime later this year, and we would like some advice
from people who have done this in the past and can offer suggestions
about what to see or what to avoid.

One of the responses to my post was from Chuck Weinstock who could not
help us from personal experience, but suggested I contact the
railroading enthusiasts at this address.  

>From the other responses I received I think my route will have to take
us through Banff National Park for a day or two stopover.  Other than
that we are open to anything.

So, if you have any suggestions, my wife and I would certainly
appreciate them.  If you know of any addresses or phone numbers I could
write to or call please send them along.

Thank you.

-Jim Moody

mertes@ALMSA-1.ARPA (Ed Mertes) (01/17/86)

I attempted to send this direct to Jim Moody but our system says
his address is "undeliverable".

Jim
Since I don't know what you are ready are aware of I will just
mention a couple of things and if you want more info let me
know.

Hearst, Ont to Saulte Ste Marie (Algoma Central RR) 
       3 times a week through scenic Agawa Canyon Region
       also seasonal daily round-trips into canyon from
       Sault Ste Marie.
Cochrane, Ont to Moosone, Ont (Ontario Northern RR)
       3 times a week each way
       Summer season daily except Friday "Polar Bear Express"
       which allows round trip in one day with some sightseeing.
Steam Passenger Directory contains descriptions of other short
       excursion type RRs.

Please let me know if you have an address that ARPA will accept.

Ed Mertes