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About Paul O'Shell

Started my railroad career at CN in July 1969 and retired from the industry 49 years later on March 1, 2018. My area of expertise was railway Work Equipment. Reside in Kelowna, BC. I use a Nikon D850 full frame & Nikon D7200 (Nikkor 24-70mm, 24-120mm, 35mm, 18-140mm, 55-300mm, & 80-400mm) and scan with an Epson V550. Enjoy my contributions. Be safe. Lots more of my photos at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/197431498@N07/albums

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<b> Summer in the City </b> <br>
I bet it doesn't look like this in Churchill this morning (December 8, 2024), but it sure was a beautiful day on August 2, 2022. <br>
My first trip to Churchill on VIA 693/692 was a great experience and all three days while I was in town were just as pictured here. Sunny, blue sky, and pleasant temperatures. <br>
Looking forward to my next trip to this wonderful community regardless of the weather. :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Hudson Bay Railway
Date:	08/02/2022
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

4 Comments | 11 Favourites

<b> Nice Wheels </b> <br>
VIA 6432 is on the point of VIA #1 at the Winnipeg train shed Union Station in Winnipeg, MB on a very cold November 21, 2024 evening. <br>
While the consist gets an undercarriage and truck inspection, I was able to make way to the end of the station platform for a head end shot. :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	11/21/2024
Location:	Winnipeg
Province:	Manitoba

3 Comments | 8 Favourites

<b> Parrish & Heimbecker 8 </b> <br>
As seen from VIA #1 The Canadian, PHLX 8 an SD40-2 sits powered down on its home storage track in Oban, SK at CN Oban East Mile 7.56 CN Wainwright Sub. on November 22, 2024.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Other
Date:	11/22/2024
Location:	Oban
Province:	Saskatchewan

4 Comments | 13 Favourites

<b> Heterochromia </b> <br>
Bi-eyed number boards on HLCX 3840 stand out quite nicely on this beautiful sunlit August morning. <br>
As VIA 693 The Hudson Bay slowly reverses onto the station track at Churchill, MB I was able to catch quite a selection of revenue and OCS rolling stock in the HBRY yard. <br>
Nearby in the background, the Port of Churchill grain silos and elevators wait in silent anticipation for the opportunity to be reactivated at some date in the not-too-distant future.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Hudson Bay Railway
Date:	08/02/2022
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

2 Comments | 15 Favourites

<b> Old Dog </b> <br>
CN 50360 (1st) is an American model 830 DE locomotive crane, serial number J-3478 built in 1958. <br>
After serving for several decades as a workhorse on the mainlines of northern Ontario, it has received an overhaul and fresh paint before being relegated to yard duty at the Capreol Work Equipment Repair Facility. br>
Hard to believe is has been 39 years to the day since I snapped this pic. <br>
CN 50360 was involved in a derailment and wrecked on February 16, 1999 at Mac Yard Concord, ON. It was scrapped on site.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	11/13/1985
Location:	Capreol
Province:	Ontario

1 Comments | 10 Favourites

<b> Yard Duty </b> <br>>
GMD1 CN 1409 Class GR-412-a is earning its keep at CN's Walker yard in Edmonton, AB 10 years ago today. <br>
It was great working in the yard on this sunny but cold day. :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	11/13/2014
Location:	Edmonton
Province:	Alberta

2 Comments | 13 Favourites

<b> All is quiet at the depot </b> <br>
After the arrival of VIA 693 The Hudson Bay it doesn't take long before the station and platform area are void of all activity. <br>
Passengers and crew have all departed to their place of lodging, and the VIA portion of the building will be unoccupied until later in the day just before the departure of southbound VIA 692 at 19:30 hrs. <br>
The station is, however, open to the public so they can visit the Parks Canada museum housed in the former waiting room/baggage area in the lower level.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	08/02/2022
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

1 Comments | 12 Favourites

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	08/06/2022
Location:	Canora
Province:	Saskatchewan

Comments | 8 Favourites

<b> Training Mode </b> <br>
CN 2100 sits in the yard at Jasper, AB on this cold and hazy afternoon waiting the next tour of duty with new conductor trainees.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	01/31/2023
Location:	Jasper
Province:	Alberta

Comments | 10 Favourites

<b> You won't go hungry </b> <br>
These pastries are available to Sleeper Plus passengers all day, every day on VIA #1 & #2 The Canadian.
There is also a selection of coffee, teas, and hot chocolate, along with fresh fruit. <br>
I love the snack table! :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	03/07/2020
Location:	na
Province:	Alberta

Comments | 14 Favourites

<b> CANORA, this station stop, CANORA </b> <br>
VIA 6419 is todays leader on VIA 692 The Hudson Bay at Canora, SK. Mile 124.9 CN Togo Sub. <br>
On static display at the end of the station/Railway Museum is transfer van CN 76659, while in the distance you can see CN 3049 which is very much still in service and waiting for its next assignment. <br>
The VIA yellow step boxes glow in the bright sun waiting for us to entrain once the ALL ABOARD call is given. :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/21/2024
Location:	Canora
Province:	Saskatchewan

Comments | 9 Favourites

<b> Hey everyone, the train is here! </b> <br>
VIA 692 The Hudson Bay has arrived at Thicket Portage, MB on a cool and misty September 20, 2024 afternoon and the town folk have gathered to pick up groceries and other supplies. <br>
Even the town pooch is excited to participate in the event. :-) <br>
<b> https://www.manitoba.ca/inr/publications/community_profiles/pubs/thicket-portage-2016.pdf </b>>>>

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/20/2024
Location:	Thicket Portage
Province:	Manitoba

2 Comments | 14 Favourites

<b> Before sunrise </b> <br>
Before the sun comes up and turns off the stations photocell lights, VIA 692 The Hudson Bay is making its scheduled stop at the remote northern Manitoba community of Ilford. <br>
Two passengers to board, a few bags to load, and we'll be on our way south in a few short minutes. Just enough time to grab a few pics in this quaint little village.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/20/2024
Location:	Ilford
Province:	Manitoba

1 Comments | 13 Favourites

<b> Stately Manor </b> <br>
The VIA station/Railway Museum at Dauphin is an imposing structure that has been beautifully preserved. <br>
After departing Winnipeg, this first scheduled stop for VIA 693 The Hudson Bay offers passengers an opportunity to stretch their legs and enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the platform and surrounding area. <br>
Unknown at this point in the journey was that the lead unit VIA 6433 would be switched out to the trailing position this evening at The Pas, MB due to a radio failure, making us 6+ hours late the next morning.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/17/2024
Location:	Dauphin
Province:	Manitoba

Comments | 11 Favourites

<b> Shining brightly </b> <br>
CN 76659 transfer van sits on static display at the station/railway museum in Canora, SK Mile 124.9 CN Togo Sub. in the early afternoon of September 21, 2024. <br>
Maybe on one of my future trips I'll capture it with the CN running number stenciled on.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	09/21/2024
Location:	Canora
Province:	Saskatchewan

Comments | 10 Favourites

<b> Full on sun </b> <br>
As seen from VIA 8511 Skyline dome on VIA 692 The Hudson Bay, CN 2682 notches it up as it leads a westbound freight out of Winnipeg on CN's Rivers Sub. this beautiful September 21, 2024 afternoon. <br>
The CN head end crew is just beginning their trip while mine is coming to an end in a few short minutes upon arrival at Winnipeg Union Station.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	09/21/2024
Location:	Winnipeg
Province:	Manitoba

1 Comments | 13 Favourites

<b> ALL ABOARD </b> <br>
Skyline car attendant Sean stands by the step box at the vestibule door of economy coach VIA 8130 at the Churchill station waiting for the last of the economy class passengers to board VIA 692 The Hudson Bay. <br>
The baggage truck can be seen driving down the platform after loading all the luggage and supplies for the southbound journey. <br>
I enjoyed a full day in the town of Churchill, and the rain was kind enough to hold off until a half hour before boarding.
The consist for this evenings train is: <br>
VIA 6419 locomotive <br>
VIA 6433 locomotive <br>
VIA 8602 baggage car <br>
VIA 8118 economy coach <br>
VIA 8130 economy coach <br>
VIA 8511 Skyline dome <br>
VIA 8224 Chateau Roberval sleeping car

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/19/2024
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

2 Comments | 12 Favourites

<b> Service appointment required </b> <br>
HLCX 1084 is in front of the station in the yard at Churchill, MB in a steady, light rain switching cars from the inbound way freight, and marshalling others from the ramp tracks that will be departing on tomorrows southbound run. <br>
A ditch light bulb needs to be replaced on the rear of the locomotive at the next service opportunity.

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Hudson Bay Railway
Date:	09'/19/2024
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

2 Comments | 14 Favourites

<b> Up close and personal </b> <br>
From the rear vestibule of VIA 8224 Chateau Roberval sleeper on VIA 693 The Hudson Bay, sits VIA 691 The Hudson Bay tucked into the station track just a couple of car lengths back at Thompson, MB Mile 30.5 HBRY Thompson Sub. <br>
Both trains are getting a headend crew change and full service on this overcast and rainy September 18, 2024 afternoon. <br>
photo edited by Benny

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	VIA Rail
Date:	09/18/2024
Location:	Thompson
Province:	Manitoba

Comments | 13 Favourites

<b> Green Power </b> <br>
As VIA 693 The Hudson Bay backs its way slowly to the station track in Churchill, HBRY 5000 stands ready to move out with a loaded GREX ballast unloading Dump Train from the HBRY Yard at Mile 509.8 Herchmer Sub. on what is shaping up to be a gorgeous September 19, 2024 da in this wonderful remote location. <br>
Another of my pics graciously edited by Benny :-)

Name:	Paul O'Shell
Railway:	Hudson Bay Railway
Date:	09/19/2024
Location:	Churchill
Province:	Manitoba

6 Comments | 13 Favourites

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