Apple Blossom Special

VIA Rail operated the Apple Blossom Special with conventional equipment one time only, May 30, 1987. It ran from Halifax to Kentville, where VIA 6781 reversed direction on the turntable. The train returned to Halifax the same day.

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  VIA 6781 leads the Apple Blossom Special at Halifax on May 30, 1987.

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  VIA 6781 leads the Apple Blossom Special at Halifax on May 30, 1987.

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  VIA 6781 leads the Apple Blossom Special at Halifax on May 30, 1987.

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  The Apple Blossom Special arrives at Windsor on May 30, 1987.

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  The Apple Blossom Special arrives at Windsor on May 30, 1987.

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  The Apple Blossom Special arrives at Falmouth on May 30, 1987.

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  Westbound Apple Blossom Special passes a gypsum train in Windsor Railyard.

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  Westbound Apple Blossom Special is about to pass under Nesbitt St. in Windsor.

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  E series sleeper (Ex. CN) "Evangeline" was included in the Apple Blossom Special consist.

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  Apple Blossom Special Westbound across Avon River Causeway.

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  Apple Blossom Special at Gaspereaux River Bridge.

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  VIA 6781 moves to the Kentville turntable to reverse direction and face East for its return trip to Halifax.

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  The Apple Blossom Special at the Kentville Station is blue flagged while the power is turned on May 30, 1987.

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