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The A-B-A consist with VIA 1423 leading has just entered the Lower Spiral Tunnel (2922-feet in length) as VIA # 1 The Canadian continues to descend "The Hill" toward Field. After sitting in the dome car through the Upper Spiral Tunnel I took the opportunity and relocated into the vestibule, opening the top half of the Dutch door to get this photo and a few more during the remainder of the descent into Field. The Spiral Tunnels, which opened to traffic in 1909 reduced the heavy and somewhat dangerous grade from 4.5% to 2.2%.
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Caption: The A-B-A consist with VIA 1423 leading has just entered the Lower Spiral Tunnel (2922-feet in length) as VIA # 1 The Canadian continues to descend "The Hill" toward Field. After sitting in the dome car through the Upper Spiral Tunnel I took the opportunity and relocated into the vestibule, opening the top half of the Dutch door to get this photo and a few more during the remainder of the descent into Field. The Spiral Tunnels, which opened to traffic in 1909 reduced the heavy and somewhat dangerous grade from 4.5% to 2.2%.

Photographer:
Terry O'Shell [152] (more) (contact)
Date: 05/xx/1983 (search)
Railway: VIA Rail (search)
Reporting Marks: Not Provided
Train Symbol: VIA #1 (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Laggan Sub. Mile 131.0 (search)
City/Town: Field (search)
Province: British Columbia (search)
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3 Comments
  1. bruce
    November 18, 2022 at 10:03 pm

    How did you open the door without getting in trouble?? Bruce

  2. First954
    November 18, 2022 at 10:50 pm

    Wonderful view. Those were the days, riding in the vestibule with the top doors open!!

  3. terry.oshell
    November 19, 2022 at 10:13 am

    Yes, those were great times. I can’t say I ever got into trouble for opening a door, if the Conductor or Trainman happened to walk between cars you might get a “hey boys you know your not allowed here” or “don’t forget to close it up when your done” if they knew you. Some were definitely more by the book about.
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