VIA Historical Association

Preserving the history of VIA Rail Canada

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Current Projects

Here’s what we’re working on at the moment…

Repaint the Dayniters

We’re repainting the “new to us” Dayniters 5700 and 5714, and baggage car 9604, to their VIA Rail appearance. This involves sandblasting, body filling and sanding, painting and the application of stripes and lettering.

Restore 6133

We’re working to restore RDC 6133s interior to its appearance in the early 1980s with dark woodgrain finishes, and to rectify water damage to the accessible washroom end of the car.

Edmundston HEP Project

E-series sleeper Edmundston needs updating to electric heat and head end power to be ready to run on the main line again.

Restore 6215

RDC-2 6215 will require deep-cleaning and minor repairs to return it to operating condition.

Repaint the LRC

We’ve already got one of only two surviving LRC locomotives running. Now 6917 needs a professional coat of railway-grade paint and radiator repairs to be ready for the public to enjoy.

Keep history moving

We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity of experiencing Canada’s railway history in action. Your contribution helps us ensure the active preservation of railway equipment that has served communities from coast to coast.

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The Difficulties of Preserving Old Railway Equipment

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