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Hi, Just wondering what equipment VIA is using these days on their transcontinental "Canadian" train. From photos it looks like 1940s-50s Budd built cars. Anybody know the exact origins of these cars? Old CP and CN stuff, or did they pick up some retired equipment from the U.S.? I'm considering taking the family on this train (son's 2 and never been on a train before) and am just wondering what it's like. Is the equipment well-maintained? Service good? It sure looks like a well-run train, lots of pride. Although I was born too late for the really great trains, I had the great fortune to ride the Rio Grande Zephyr, the Southern Crescent, and the Adirondack when the D&H had some of their nice stuff in the consist. I'd love for my son to have the experience of riding a really fine train, and it looks the Canadian might be the finest left on our continent. Thanks
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