Trains in Canada

Oh, Canada! In this special first international video on the channel, we travel to Canada to see a wide variety of trains I filmed in the year 2023. Our focus will be on the Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON metro areas with a few scenes from Eastern Ontario and the Kettle Valley Steam Railway as well. Included are a variety of different freight and passenger trains such as Via Rail, Canada's long distance and intercity passenger railroad, GO Transit, West Coast Express, and some Amtrak international services.
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CoasterFan2105 is the home of all sorts of train and railroad related video content. Stop by every Friday at 9 AM Pacific time for an all new railroading adventure and be sure to check out all of my social media pages @coasterfan2105 for even more great railroad content. Thanks, and I'll see you down the line!
©2023 Mike Armstrong Media

[@natesmainlinevids]

Great job, Mike! I’m impressed you finally got to film in Canada. I’ve really wanted to see all the passenger trains and many different transit agencies in Canada for a long time and still need to today. GO, VIA and EXO are for sure what I want to see.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks! If you get the chance, it's definitely worth the visit! GO is an incredibly complex and endlessly interesting operation to watch. It's fun to just stand on one of the bridges west of Toronto Union and watch the trains arrive and depart all day. You may even see an F59 if you're lucky! EXO is at the top of the list for next time (once I brush up on my French!)

[@musahaque7257]

Wait are you Canadian or american

[@user-dx7bo1ur1l]

😊😊2ul

[@cesartorres9550]

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[@magicskyfairy69]

My 2 year old son recently discovered trains and loves them. He doesn't know many words yet, but I put this video on for him and he just sat quietly staring at it in awe the whole time, and every now and then would point at the screen and say "train!"

[@NeistMKII]

now hes almost 3

[@jackchen7003]

Nice to see an International train video! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks!

[@railsofontario3029]

As a Canadian railfan this video makes me smile. It’s great to see such high quality videos of trains I’m so familiar with. Awesome Canadian compilation eh!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Haha, many thanks! Really appreciate it and glad to hear you enjoyed the video.

[@Movielooper]

I loved it although I am not from Canada

[@RailfanVal]

Canada Finally, My Country!

[@gabrielm1420]

Same!

[@redtrainproductions]

Yessir

[@CoasterFan2105]

At long last! Thanks for watching!

[@anthonynapier2887]

Where I live the pedophile car dealership owners and the Alberta oil sands refiners conspired to remove our trains (Nova Scotia) and lobbied for a political clause that lowers gas prices. It's a circus. Imagine if I could just ride a train out of this human experiment gulag island! 🤫

[@ej._.bird2024]

I live in Canada too

[@nevergonnagiveyouup214]

I’m glad to see you come all the way to the West Coast to see the locally loved West Coast Express.

[@ATSF2926Productions]

You know it's a good day when Cf2105 uploads

[@Santrestixx]

Facs

[@miloschulze3751]

So true!

[@mrchicken6325]

Yes

[@CrabMan2539]

It's even better when you're railfanning cuz you can go home and watch trains after a day of watching trains

[@CoasterFan2105]

Every Friday! Thanks for stopping by!

[@TranscontinentalRailfan]

Dang! That’s a lot of trains in Canada, including CP steam locomotive 3716! Canada even has some of the greatest scenery ever. I know CP 2816 will be making a continental tour down from Canada via US to Mexico and back to Canada, next year. Imagine a spectacular event like that coming in the future.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes! That might make for a great new video (or videos) next year!

[@evajakab8171]

Loved it!

[@user-xf4pp4nh2b]

That's what am I talking about thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-xf4pp4nh2b]

@@CoasterFan2105 🇺🇲🤝🇺🇦

[@OntarioRailfan992]

Thanks for visiting my home country!

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TCSNR_Productions]

Welcome to Canada Mr. Armstrong

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much!

[@loganmalough2379]

The west coast express! Finally!

[@CoasterFan2105]

There may be more WCE in the not too distant future!

[@RailsoftheUS]

Very well done there!!! I’m glad you were able to find the Amtrak trains in Canada!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much! I saw a couple of them!

[@F40M07]

3:54 holy craboly that was a long train

[@CoasterFan2105]

That's the Canadian!

[@F40M07]

@@CoasterFan2105 yes!!! Unfortunately these poor Budd cars will be phased out over the next few years. 70+ years old and still going strong!!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Fantastic compilation video from all the cool trains and scenery north of the border. We enjoyed watching and have a wonderul rest of your Friday.(Steve)

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks, Steve!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@CoasterFan2105 you're welcome!

[@TracksideKitchener]

17:04 If you’re unsure what this type of horn is, that’s a K5CA, A Canadian tuned variant of the K5LA. Canada has a pretty strict law where railroads have to use this type of horn and nothing else. It also has a emergency variant which is much louder

[@railfangarrett6313]

it only applies to passenger equipment since the horn is mostly on go transit and via rail equipment

[@TracksideKitchener]

@@railfangarrett6313 fr

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yup! I heard a bunch of those in Canada.

[@the-terrible63]

Excellent catching all numerous rail companies in Canada, Mike Armstrong, thank you.

[@SoCalOCRailfan]

I absolutely love this video!! This is spectacular! Well done Mike!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RailwayVideos.]

Nice variety of trains , hope to see more from Canada 😊

[@CoasterFan2105]

Definitely more on the way! Thanks for watching!

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

those are some super shiny new GO transit bi-level cars there - thanks for the vid sir

[@CoasterFan2105]

All the passenger trains I saw in Canada looked great! Clean equipment, nice paint jobs. Thanks for watching!

[@PrincessAmtrakMinamoto]

Interesting videos. I haven’t seen Canada this before. ❤️

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks for watching!

[@Blaze06]

Excellent video! Nice to see you went out for some West Coast Express trains as that’s one of the more lesser known North American commuter services and I’m glad it was featured!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks! I'm slowly working on a full WCE video. It'll take a while because it's just 5 trains a day in each direction and it's difficult to get up there for the morning inbound trains because of how early they run. Hopefully, I'll have a full video out some time next year.

[@ParrotGaming123]

Nice to see you in Canada! Great video!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks!

[@WCE107]

4:02 oh my god... You caught our newest unit yet... WCE 907. I think I remember hearing that 907 was formally Metrolink 18533, which was also formerlly GO transit 533, before being upgraded by progress rail. What a beautiful catch dude!!!

[@nickyyhap1]

Mike, you did a fantastic job of filming the first trains in Canada.

[@nickyyhap1]

@CoasterCabCar I really think that is Mike Armstrong.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.

[@CoasterFan2105]

That's me! @CoasterCabCar

[@bobbybob3865]

Thank you. I am an American who has always enjoyed traveling in Canada. In my visits to all ten provinces. I have been from Prince Rupert, British Columbia to Channel-Port aux-Basques, Newfoundland.

[@RandomRetroTrainGuy82]

Canada is where i wanna visit someday. I may try to go there at the end of June next year.

[@CoasterFan2105]

It's a pretty neat place!

[@World_of_sucks_trains]

I was hooked on this video and couldn’t tear myself away until the end!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Awesome! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronaldomike]

Welcome to Canada!

[@jacobdolman3831]

yeah me too

[@ThomasTankAlex01]

South Simcoe Railway were shots in Shining Time Station Family Specials!

[@ItzUrBoiVIUService2008]

Fabulous!!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@nickyyhap1]

I’m so impressed by your first international trip. I see that you filmed the train going by with the CN tower in the distance in Toronto. That is right next to the Rogers Center, where the blue jays play.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes, I did! I spent a full morning filming trains there. It's a great spot to see GO and VIA passing by.

[@loganmalough2379]

16:48 that section of tracks look similar to one of the scenes on Mighty Machines. Remember that old episode at the train yard? Memories.

[@msalfi6166]

Hi Mike, I have been a fan of your video’s since your first « Steam Trains Galore » video. Your latest video, taken in Canada, is a treat for me, as I am Canadian, and your video of the Waterloo Central was basically filmed in my neighbourhood. I really enjoyed this video and look forward to your next video, where ever it takes place.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much! I'm thrilled to hear it. Waterloo Central looks like a really neat place. I was only there briefly, but I'd like to revisit it next time I'm in the area. I have several more Canada videos coming in the not too distant future.

[@user-sp7ud2ky8g]

Trucking 🚚 🛻

[@user-sp7ud2ky8g]

Sobbing 😭

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Cool video of these Canada trains. It’s almost time for me to go towards Disneyland to see the trains there. I am going there on September 16th to 18th where I will see their trolley (Possibly), Disneyland Monorail, and the Disneyland Railroad.

[@jackchen7003]

They have Disneyland in Canada?

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@jackchen7003 No. I mean I’m going to Disneyland in Anaheim, California along with seeing those trains there.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks! Hope you had fun!

[@ontario_transit]

We’ve all been waiting, well done Mike!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much!

[@jacobdolman3831]

21K Views Wow Very Cool

[@The_Carolean_Swede]

Yay thats me🇨🇦

[@BremerSchieneHDTV]

Great Catches! Cheers from Germany Freddy

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

Fantastic!!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks so much!

[@Movielooper]

Fabulous 😍

[@AlfonsoVazquez2024]

Nice catches of the 🇨🇦 trains

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@United1158]

6:31 A familiar face in unfamiliar territory!

[@CoasterFan2105]

A P42 is always a welcome sight!

[@LEGOLand_creators]

Fantastic.❤

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Hi Mike, fantastic video about railways in Canada. Great scenes of VIA Rail, steam trains and freight trains, in great landscapes and city views. An excellent video, thank you for showing it and have a nice Sunday. Best regards from Germany

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks, Wolfgang! Very glad you liked the video. Hope you had an enjoyable weekend. Best, Mike

[@NortheastRailfan577]

Nice!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@stevenlangevin5847]

00:2 his old sound is back

[@HarborSubHughley]

Fantastic video

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you, Evan!

[@HarborSubHughley]

@@CoasterFan2105 You are welcome

[@AirlinkTrainsAndAviation_PACQ]

Great job filming via rail

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@That-One-Condor-A330-neo]

Thanks for showing cpkc trains and Amtrak in Canada greetings from Vancouver Bc

[@obercooker1018]

wow it's canada good job👍

[@Jincon42]

As a Canadian I respect this 🇨🇦🚂

[@KendallTNRailfans15]

Awesome!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks!

[@user-xf4pp4nh2b]

Finally thanks

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@user-xf4pp4nh2b]

@@CoasterFan2105 you know I'm from Ukraine you can't Go to Ukraine because it's dangerous

[@MarcelosalivaTRENESArg]

Awesome capture my friend Like 👍🏻 And Greeting 🙋🏻

[@lucasmaximilianosantanderg3521]

Mike Armstrong The VIA P42s 903 and 908 are stilling have a good sounding K5LA horns!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Yes! I actually heard 908. I didn't know it was coming, so it was in the distance. I may try to incorporate it into one of my VIA videos coming next year.

[@lucasmaximilianosantanderg3521]

Okay but in the next year make a video called VIA Rail K5LA Horn Compilation Understand?

[@LONEWLF]

Green 💚🍏

[@schnuurtchke]

Finally A Canadian video series

[@CoasterFan2105]

At long last!

[@entireazerbaijanentireazer1120]

Hey Mike I like those canaidian trains that you filmed thier where amazing🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮

[@MetrolinxOfficial]

Nice shots.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! You have some really neat passenger trains!

[@jacobdolman3831]

I went in Canada Mike

[@CoasterFan2105]

Nice!

[@nolantherailfan5048]

The first time I've seen mike go international

[@kathyhenderson824]

in canada, trains stop for cars, "ö sö söury to indrüde on yer dreiven der"

[@railwaysfan92]

Thanks Mike! Glad to see some canadian trains i have never seen before!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@ferrerosimoes8513]

Very nice :)

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks! :)

[@-IFFTI-]

Great job! Greetz from Europe!

[@CoasterFan2105]

Many thanks! Greetings!

[@raccoon.878]

Yep Canada

[@jetta98]

Wow Canada looks amazing!!! Your passenger trains are longer than ours across the border. So jealous😞

[@arandomuser101]

A train video outside the us, interesting

[@CoasterFan2105]

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@BNSFrailfan01]

You were right, I did like this one 😂

[@CoasterFan2105]

Excellent! Happy to hear it.

[@musahaque7257]

Reply my comment please

[@MegaChallanger]

I hope you can catch the rocky mountaineer

[@CoasterFan2105]

I have just one cell phone video of them this year, but hopefully more next year!

[@lowellvillerailfanproductions]

You post a video about Canada train when my aunt comes down from Canada to visit LOL

[@CoasterFan2105]

What are the chances?!

[@jahaniantrainadvanture05]

❤❤❤❤ very nice ❤

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@DarkpawTheWolf]

I knew that there were a few Amtrak trains that run in some places here (I'm in Canada), but I had no idea that there were engines painted in green Canadian paint schemes. That's wild. You did miss one of the most cherished Via routes, though - the "Ocean", which runs from Montreal to Halifax. It is the only line (as far as I know) that has both the stainless Budd cars AND the green "Renaissance" cars that came from the UK on it.

[@Ferromexfan4081]

4:03 RIB RBRX 18533’s old paint :(

[@CoasterFan2105]

:( But, the new paint job does look fantastic!

[@thomastheyoutuber9933]

O Canada... *I'M FROZEN*

[@XavierTheRailfanner_]

I want to go up their next year to see via rail, Quebec and a whole lot mors

[@musahaque7257]

Nice train video love Canada from Pakistan 🇵🇰🤝🇨🇦

[@kaushikghosh257]

Please do come to the UK one day. Our trains are tiny compared to yours!

[@CoasterFan2105]

UK is at the top of the list for overseas travel. I've always wanted to see the birthplace of railways!

[@CanadianRailfan1923]

golly wiz nice video mike keep up the good work

[@southernontariorailfan]

12:48 A 10 car West Coast Express train? That's so odd.

[@CoasterFan2105]

The third WCE train has been running frequently with the MP36 and 10 cars. I've seen it the last few times I've been up to film WCE.

[@entireazerbaijanentireazer1120]

Canada that is my favorite country it has lots of trains 🚆 😀 😄 😉

[@CBrailfan]

Nice finally something in Canada

[@CoasterFan2105]

Finally! Thanks for watching! Hope it was worth the wait!

[@loganmalough2379]

My country! Tx

[@CoasterFan2105]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@musahaque7257]

@@CoasterFan2105just reply my comment

[@IGuessIDoThings]

Yo, he finally did it! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@CoasterFan2105]

At last!!

[@mijicalmagiemance8014]

Nice catches

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you!

[@musahaque7257]

My favorite train I saw was the Amtrak P42 desel

[@rushdeshpande]

Nice train filming, just like USA. But at 2:12 that dang long Canadian train got those US autoracks

[@musahaque7257]

I used to love trains and I still like them as a Pakistani

[@funtechxtream8753]

Was not expecting a steam locomotive

[@CoasterFan2105]

Hopefully more of them soon!

[@funtechxtream8753]

@@CoasterFan2105 I just didnt know we had engines like that

[@CoasterFan2105]

There are a few steam operations across the country, although fewer than there used to be. I think there are at least 4 in BC, another couple in AB, one in MB, 3 or 4 in ON, and maybe one or two in QB. I came up with a list of most of them this summer, I'll have to get it out again. @@funtechxtream8753

[@aidanvokins7168]

😳 Mike Armstrong is filming trains in my country

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@arcapub]

PLEASE GO TO THE DURANGO AND SILVERTON THIS YEAR!!!

[@CoasterFan2105]

I would like to, but not sure I will be able to return this year. Hopefully soon.

[@TheActualKingOfRailfanning]

That first clip is London! I Railfan and live there!

[@Francoraptor2018]

You know that Movies in Canadá: Jurassic World Dominion (Canadá scenes) Turning red Ruby gillman Teenage Kraken

[@isabeloyarce6614]

Canada is second bigesst country

[@northlanderdude]

Welcome to Canada, my side of the border. Pity the ONR Northlander wasn't still running into Toronto while you were there.

[@CoasterFan2105]

Thank you! I wanted to get ONR, but I was short on time unfortunately. That, EXO, and the Siemens VIA sets are at the top of my list for the next visit to Eastern Canada!

[@northlanderdude]

@@CoasterFan2105next time you are back, let me know, we'll go to Cochrane ON for ONR passenger rail action and railfan here in Sudbury ON for some VIA Budd RDC action.

[@philippefoubert1956]

Quelques beaux spots, un peu dommage que la localisation ne soit pas mise en sous-titre. J'ai néanmoins apprécié 👍. Amitiés de Belgique 🤗

[@EthanRailfanProductions]

when did you catch 6413?

[@CoasterFan2105]

The Toronto scenes were all from late July of 2023.

[@nortonhatfield7312]

The next video should be trains in Mexico.

[@CoasterFan2105]

On the list!

[@user-pr6md4gw9v]

No Brazil

[@eeeyason1932]

It will be nicer if they put a Big Modern Steam Locomotive in Canada.