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Looking over on the right; it must be a tough life in a wheelchair, and even a tougher lad to handle it.
Interesting shot there Paul, kind of amazing that this kind of trackside pick up still exists
The gentleman in the wheelchair had just completed a week at the camp. With the assistance of his companions, and the VIA crew, he was lifted up to the wide door opening of the lead Budd RDC, rolled into the passenger section, and secured for the remainder of the trip to Sudbury. Being bound to a wheelchair had not impeded this fellows ability to enjoy life to the fullest one bit. A much tougher lad than me!
In addition to the scheduled station stops between Sudbury, White River and return, the ‘middle-of-nowhere’ stops were numerous. Hard to believe folks were actually out there living ‘off the grid’.
Very nice, Paul. This train service is certainly a fun ride. Hey VIA, put some yellow paint and a logo on the nose.
Paul, a great northern Ontario “nowhere” stop, showing how dependent fishing/tourist camps, “bush”residents, canoe trippers, campers are on the VIA RDC Sudbury – White River “silver liner”. Personally, I like the “all-silver” nose, never a fan of zebra striping or reflective paint. The crew on this run are amazing, loading/unloading canoes, ATV’s, supplies, camping/fishing gear, and helping passengers on/off, especially where there is no platform. Lifting the wheel chair and the “true trooper” that uses it would nothing special, all in a day’s work. Thank you very much for sharing John
It would be so nice if they spliced a Skyline dome car into the consist.