Sunday, February 12, 2006
Entrance to Trains
One of the neatest things about travelling by train are the stations. These grand old buildings are a marvel of old style design, with their super high ceilings and art deco decour.
Once a crowded central gathering spot, many have been subdivided so much to make room for other offices and businesses, and train passengers are relegated to basement waiting rooms with less ambiance than a bus station.
Once a crowded central gathering spot, many have been subdivided so much to make room for other offices and businesses, and train passengers are relegated to basement waiting rooms with less ambiance than a bus station.
Wait A While, Ont
You can still flag a train down in Canada; especially in the middle of nowhere. This is one of the more permanent 'shelters' where you can wait-a-while for the train that only comes past once every 2 days or so. These people were nearly missed, and we had to back up the train for about a mile. I wonder how long they were waiting?
I know on the Hudson Bay run they actually have ramps so you can load your snowmobile onto the baggage car.
I know on the Hudson Bay run they actually have ramps so you can load your snowmobile onto the baggage car.