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Caption: 4 1/2 hours late into The Pas, MB on a cool, foggy August 1, 2022 morning, I detrained and snapped a few not often photographed scenes in this remote northern Manitoba town, then climbed back on board and headed to the Skyline car. The tables in the dining area of Skyline VIA 8515 have been set by the crew, and the on-board attendant stands ready to take the breakfast orders. I have my window view chair pulled out at table #3 (second table on the right) where I will soon enjoy a freshly prepared, cooked-to-order breakfast of scrambled eggs, hash-browned potatoes, several strips of bacon (Mmmm bacon!), fresh fruit, and black coffee on this first morning of the wonderful trip to Churchill. What a great way to start another day of train riding! VIA 692 heading south from Churchill sits on a yard track beside our northbound consist. It had been there all night waiting to make the meet in The Pas. The only thing missing on my breakfast plate this morning was several slices of toast. Someone forgot to include any type of bread when loading the kitchen supplies at Winnipeg. Not that I need any more carbs in my daily consumption of groceries! :-)
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Great write-up. No toast!!!??? Oh, the horror!!! Hold the train while I run out to the store!!
Had there been something open at that time of the morning I would have ran over and bought a loaf or two. For some reason there was no bread or rolls of any kind on the return trip either! Somehow I managed to survive.
Skyline Dome Dining section looks so, inviting, toast or no toast ! Maybe call ahead for Uber in Thompson to pick up a loaf & bring it to the station. How many joined you for breakfast (if anyone) ? John
I was all alone for breakfast John. Not many folks up at that hour. A couple of passengers from coach were on the platform for a ‘smoke break’, but no one else came in for breakfast. Even though there were only 5 people in Sleeper Class accommodation on this leg of the journey, the on-board crew set the dining area tables for breakfast and dinner each day as though they were expecting a full house. It was a very inviting look, topped off with great meals and attentive service. The lunchtime offerings left a little (a lot) to be desired as they were all pre-package microwave warm-up sandwiches and stuff. But, all part of the Churchill adventure.
Paper cups for coffee??? Where were the old china coffee cups? Looks like I would have to bring my own french vinella creamer if I ever make this trip. Love the interior shot. Wonderful series of photos Paul. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you’re enjoying the photos First954. It was a wonderful trip. There’s a noticeable difference in the dining area on the Churchill run when compared to the dining car setting on The Canadian.
I’ll see if I have a photo from my June 1-10 cross-Canada & return trip on The Canadian to show the stark contrast.