Here's a tid bit of info. Other Royal train engines besides the 6508 were 6506 and 6513, Engineer was Al Dunn and foreman E. Godal chosen by CNR Transportation Officer Laurel (Thomas) Arnold in Winnipeg based on their qualifications and wore pure white uniforms including white hats. Prince Philip congratulated them on a smooth operation. The 1970 tour of Manitoba for it's 100th anniversary of the province’s entry into Confederation included the following communities Churchill, Thompson, Gillam, Flin Flon, Norway House, Swan River, The Pas, Dauphin, Clear Lake, Brandon, CFB Shilo, Portage la Prairie, Oakville, Winnipeg, Carman, Beausejour, and Lower Fort Garry.
@@TravelsWithBill That’s why Railfanning is my hobby not because of locomotive but more about the history of the line history of the locomotive and history of the company
It would be great to have one for our museum too. If 6508 ever stops running I'd love to buy it for here and make a display out of it with the Royal Train story featured.
Very informative!
Thanks Dustin! Always nice to share some history... and a train!
Nice bit of history! Glad to see 6508 still running strong.
I'm so glad it still exists. And each one has a story - its been all over the country!
@@TravelsWithBill I did not realize they keep the same number.
I wish there was more footage of Swan from back then lol, definitely a history rich town
For sure! It can be hard to find it but I'm sure there is more stored away in the collections of people who loved 8mm film cameras.
Here's a tid bit of info. Other Royal train engines besides the 6508 were 6506 and 6513, Engineer was Al Dunn and foreman E. Godal chosen by CNR Transportation Officer Laurel (Thomas) Arnold in Winnipeg based on their qualifications and wore pure white uniforms including white hats. Prince Philip congratulated them on a smooth operation. The 1970 tour of Manitoba for it's 100th anniversary of the province’s entry into Confederation included the following communities Churchill, Thompson, Gillam, Flin Flon, Norway House, Swan River, The Pas, Dauphin, Clear Lake, Brandon, CFB Shilo, Portage la Prairie, Oakville, Winnipeg, Carman, Beausejour, and Lower Fort Garry.
Thanks! Thats great information to have.
Minitonas
Your vid’s are awesome
Just about to post one of my videos
Thanks! I can't get them made very fast but I love the history part - and if I can get a train to show up in that history even better!
Great - will check it out after I eat some food!
@@TravelsWithBill That’s why Railfanning is my hobby not because of locomotive but more about the history of the line history of the locomotive and history of the company
Isn't that the time she visited Thompson too???.....We seen them in Thompson!!!
It sure was! They started up there and worked their way south.
Does anyone out there know of F units for sale?
It would be great to have one for our museum too. If 6508 ever stops running I'd love to buy it for here and make a display out of it with the Royal Train story featured.