Charlevoix tourist train

The Charlevoix tourist train is a passenger rail service planned to operate between Quebec City and La Malbaie, Quebec, with an additional stop in the winter at the Le Massif ski area, a distance of about 140 kilometres (87 mi).^[1] It is owned and operated by Le Massif de Charlevoix, which also owns the Le Massif ski area.^[1] The train is planned to begin operation on 9 September 2011.^[1]

Work on starting the train began in September 2008, when renovation of Charlevoix Railway trackage began, partially funded by grants from the national and provincial governments, and with a total cost of C$18.4 million.^[2][3] In April 2010, work began on rebuilding eight railcars at a cost of close to $5 million;^[4] the cars were originally built in 1955 and 1956 by the St. Louis Car Company and were previously used in commuter rail service in Chicago.^[1] Once refitted, the eight cars have a total capacity of 550 people, and along with two MLW RS-18 locomotives comprise the rolling stock used for the train.^[1][4]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Charlevoix Ski Train Ready to Roll". First Tracks!! Online. 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/60wJkrk1z. Retrieved 14 August 2011. 
2. ^ "GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND QUEBEC INVEST IN FUTURE OF CHARLEVOIX TOURIST TRAIN". Le Massif. 26 November 2009. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/60wKeyTXN. Retrieved 14 August 2011. 
3. ^ "Summary of investments". Le Massif. 26 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/60wKskZLQ. Retrieved 14 August 2011. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Renovations begin on rail cars for new Charlevoix Ski Train". The Ski Channel. 18 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 August 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/60wLAvdZx. Retrieved 14 August 2011.