Thanks John. I know the Sudbury wye has not been used since shortly after the
end of steam, as it was used as a siding for a lumber yard, with cars
regularly standing on it. I know the turntable is the logical answer, but have
never seen or heard of a single photo of a passenger car in the engine service
area, yet alone on the table. I have heard some speculation the were run out to
the wye at Romford, but again, can find no evidence one way or the other. Given
the popularity of the Canadian and its equipment over the years, I find this
odd.
Chris Bennett
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From: "Suther-rail" <sutherail@xxxxxxxx>
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Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:45:50
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Subject: [cpsig] Re: The Canadian
Two possibilities for turning the cars. The junction with the Webbwood Sub is
just west of the station, and in the past it formed a wye. I don't know when
it was pulled up but its location is still very obvious on Google Earth. The
other is the turntable at the rounhouse, also in the immediate vicinity.
Turning the equipment would be one of the duties of the yard engine.
John
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, cjbennett@... wrote:
Questions about switching The Canadian in Sudbury in the 1970's: 1) did both
the Toronto and Montreal sections of the Canadian arrive / leave with "Park"
cars? 2) and if yes, where did they turn the "Park" cars? 3) what happened to
passengers in the bedrooms in the extra Park car?
Any insight would be helpful.
Chris Bennett
