Got to Kamloops good and early for the arrival of VIA #2 at 06:00. The theory and practice discrepancy kicked in right off, no sign of the passenger train and no radio traffic. Hmmmm that is not a good sign.
Well an over-length freight trundled in 40 minutes after #2 scheduled arrival time. Took 16 minutes to clear the yard ladder to let VIA proceed. According to my calculations that means a train length of close to 2.5 miles.
Certainly didn’t want to waste all that memory on the laggard. ![]()
The rest of the trip video will be in 15 minute segments, that should be handy to show the scenic transitions… and a glorious sunrise on day two.