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gordon hopkinson
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hi there,
can anyone tell me if the tourist railroad in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is still operating? as my wife and I hope to visit NS in September this year. Mapquest still show the tracks in position. And is there much railroad activity in NS at all?
many thanks.

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You sure can, it runs 3 times a week. It runs from Halifax, NS, to Cape Breton, NS, but check www.VIARAIL.com for correct times. It a wonderful SCENIC ride that lasts around 10 to 12 hours with onboard entertainment and a few scheduled stops along the way. You can also read a lovely traveloge by the "two Lauries" in www.RAILcanada.com. Look for "7/30/2000 - VIA Rail's Bras D'Or."

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thanks to Ray, re tourist railroad in Nova Scotia. But the train (Bras D'or) now runs only once a week, by VIA. Westbound on Tuesday and Eastbound the next day.
I would still like to know if there is any freight train workings in Nova Scotia.
many thanks.

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