Scotian Railroad Society 1979-10 News - Mixed Train Service to End

Scotian Railroad Society - News October 1979 - Mixed Train Service to End

Scotian Railroad Society members ride the Mixed train shortly before the last mixed-train run. A transcription of the article text appears below the scan of the article, for ease of reading and for search purposes.

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Effective at the change of time on Oct: 27,1979, mixed train service M-21 - M-22 between Windsor and Truro, N.S. will cease to operate. The freight service will still run, but the coach will not be carried anymore. Several members of the SRS decided we should make a group trip before the end of the run. So, on Oct. 5, 1979, the following people assembled to make the trip; Peter Anthony, Douglas Conrad, Gordon Curtis, Bruce Hollett, William Naftel, Ian Pyatt, Rod Redden and Robert Tennant. Scheduled departure from Windsor was 2100 hours, but due to some extra switching work the crew had to perform and waiting for a gypsum extra to clear, we did not leave until 2201. Our train consisted of SW1200RS 8132, 32 cars,the van and our coach at the rear. We spent the trip over telling jokes and tall stories while nibbling at our provisions. Passing through the booming metropolis of Kennetcook at 2314 hours, we arrived in Truro at 0054. While waiting for the interchange to he brought over by a CN switcher, we talked with the crew and operator. The conductor said they will miss the coach because they have been using the axle generator to provide lights in the van. After the interchange arrived the engine took the van and coach up the yard to make up the train for the return trip. We left the station at 0136 and departed from the yard at 0150. Our return trip to Windsor was fairly quick as we had only six cars. Time of arrival in Windsor was 0401. It was pouring rain by this time, so we returned to Halifax for a late night (early morning) cup of coffee. At this time it is not known what will happen to the coach although it most likely be sent to Montreal for disposition.