Canadian Pacific reveals their heritage fleet paint scheme

How cool is this? CP Rail has revealed a set of SD70ACU locomotives done in their iconic and beloved maroon and grey paint scheme.Up until now, CP and CN have been the very last class 1 railroads who had not painted heritage colors on any of their modern locomotives. In the early 2000s, it painted a GP38-2 and FP9s used for its business train and other excursions.

CP will be painting a total of 10 units, five with block lettering and five with script lettering. The other eight locomotives will be painted in heritage colors by the end of the year. The locomotives are expected to be in service primarily in Western Canada. Rail fans all across the country can't wait to see these modern locomotives with that classic paint scheme in action!

Enjoy the Manitoba Mega Train Show this weekend on September 28 and 29

We had a great time this September with the AVR open house and dinner train, Railway Days and CN 100 at The Forks. What better way to wrap up a month of model railroading fun than a visit to the Manitoba Mega Train Show this weekend?

It's the biggest train show between Toronto and Calgary, with nearly 40,000 square feet of displays, 60 vendors, operating layouts and trains, trains trains! It's at Red River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Avenue (right beside Assiniboia Downs). A ticket costs $8.00. Youth 4-12 $6.00. A family pack is 25 bucks and kids 3 and under get in for free! Admission includes unlimited free rides on the Mega-Train. Don't miss it!

Railway Days and CN 100 celebrations at The Forks this weekend

Calling all rail fans and model railroaders! The Forks is the place to be this weekend! The annual Railway Days celebrations is being held at the  Winnipeg Railway Museum in the Via Rail Station!  They’re open from 10am to 5PM on both days. They’ll have displays from many railway related organizations, railway excursions, railway heritage museums and attractions from the rail industry from around the province.

Via’s Churchill train will be open for public viewing on Saturday. The WMRC’s Gateway Western Railway will also up and running at the museum. The Gateway has a public viewing just twice a year, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to see it!

While you're there,   CN's "A moving Celebration" commemorating CN's centennial to be held at The Forks as well! Come on down for a full weekend of railway fun!

Exclusive photos of CN freight train carrying CN100's displays

Earlier this month our intrepid staff photographer Felix “scoop” Lesiuk caught a CN eastbound freight near Gregg, Manitoba that was hauling containers for CN's "A moving Celebration" commemorating CN's centennial to be held at The Forks from September 19th to 22nd.

If you plan to attend, why not also stop by the Winnipeg Railway Museum in the Via Rail Station for their railway days celebration on the 21st and the 22nd? They’re open from 10am to 5PM on both days. They’ll have displays from many railway related organizations, railway excursions, railway heritage museums and attractions from the rail industry from around the province.

Via’s Churchill train will be open for public viewing on Saturday. The WMRC’s Gateway Western Railway will also up and running at the museum. The Gateway has a public viewing just twice a year, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to see it!

Two great presentations at the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's September meeting

We have two great presentations to kick off the fall model railroading season! First, WMRC Treasurer John Bate will discuss DCC consisting and speed matching. He will explore three techniques for running multiple locomotives in a consist and give a live demonstration.

Next, WMRC program director Dave Downie will present the evolution of the Delaware and Rutland, one of Canada's largest and oldest model railroad clubs. It began in 1948 and continues today as its members use modern model railroad techniques to build and operate a layout with a 1100 foot mainline.

The fun starts at 7:30PM on September 13 at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. The canteen will be open, and we'll be holding our monthly model display. Not a member? Not a problem! Guests are always warmly welcomed!

Five great model railroading events on tap for September

September’s model railroad season opens with five great events to mark on your calendar!

First on tap is the Winnipeg Model Railroad Club’s meeting on Friday, September 13 at 7:30PM at the Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Boulevard. John Bate will demonstrate DCC techniques for running multiple locomotives in a consist. Then Dave Downie will make a presentation about the Delaware and Rutland, one of Canada’s oldest and largest model railroad clubs.

On September 14 and 15 the Assiniboine Valley Railway will hold an open house. They’re open from 11AM to 4PM on Saturday, and from 1PM to 4PM on Sunday at 3001 Roblin Boulevard.

On September 21 and 22 The Winnipeg Railway Museum will be holding their annual Railway Days celebration. Hours are from 10AM to 5PM on both days. The museum is located in the Via Rail Station at The Forks. While you’re there be sure to check out the CN 100 displays over at the Forks during that weekend.

On September 28 and 29 we have the Manitoba Mega Train Show, which will be held at Red River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Avenue (next to Assiniboia Downs) from 9AM to 5PM both days.