As far back as I can remember—and, trust me, that’s a long way—it was always a big deal whenever I was able to catch a glimpse of the locomotive from...

VIA’s western trains–that is, trains operating west of Toronto–use the classic single level stainless steel cars built in the 50’s and lovingly restored and refurbished. Sleeping car passengers enjoy lounge...

There is a lounge car with a dome at the end of every one of VIA Rail’s long- distance trains. There was so much blowing snow on this trip, however,...