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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by enr2099 [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by drephpe Glad to see the Malahat get at least a little civilized. My family and I rode it RT Victoria-Courtenay about 7-8 years ago. Despite the great scenery, train was decidedly third world. No advanced notice regarding food or drink. Nothing available on the train or at any of the completely boarded-up stations--not even water or a soft drink machine. [/quote] The snack waggon that meets the train at Nanaimo isn't always there, many times if you ride on the weekend there's no snack truck. I wouldn't say there was no advanced notice on food or drink as it's printed in the timetables, every timetable printed by VIA since they took over the service from CP that there is no food or drink service. I have found though, that it has only been since RailAmerica took over the E&N, that customer service has improved on the passenger train. Not to mention that also since CP no longer does the maintenace of the cars, Herzog maintains the RDC's now, the cars are generally in better shape both inside and out. [quote]QUOTE: I never understood why they kept the doors locked between the two cars (both were being used). Maybe one of you Canadians knows, eh?? [/quote] The other car may have been chartered for a tour group but the conductor most of the time leaves the doors unlocked so that he can go back and forth between the cars. Most of the time they are left wide open to allow easy movement between the cars. .......... Actually, your account of the trip you took with your son sounds like it was an adventure and something many rail fans would envy! From the best of RDC experiences to those that are in the category you described - they still bring back many fond memories. So what's wrong with a quick trip to the "Quick Trip"? [/quote] Would have loved to have had a TT to look at. Didn't have one, and the VIA agent at Vancouver where I bought the tickets apparently didn't think it was necessary to tell us there wasn't any liquid on board or any facilities at any of the stations where we could get some. Had we known, we would have packed a lunch and drinks. As to being an adventure-- it would have been, except I also had my wife and 8-9 year old daughter on board, and they aren't particularly adventurous in that sense. Try dealing with a thirsty, hungry little child all day. Sort of like what flying has become........[banghead][banghead][banghead] As to the door--no tour groups or charters. Just a standard revenue run. They were loading and unloading off both cars. Made no sense to me at all. Glad it's gotten better--that run is made for tourism.
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