Throwback Thursday - The Pause That Refreshes.

Via 6628 is being serviced at Winnipeg on July 13, 1989.

By Peter Mumby.

Via 6628, class GPB-17d, was an F9B originally assembled for CN in 1957.  This 1750 hp model looked a lot like its much more numerous predecessor, the 1500 hp F7B.  A distinguishing feature is that, where the F7B had 3 portholes on the side, the F9B had a grill in lieu of the centre porthole.  The photo shows the details of the front of the unit, specifically its front left corner.  Note the small "FL" lettering above the closest side steps. 

This photo was exposed at the Winnipeg station on July 13, 1989.  Via 6409/6628 have been cut away from the cars of Via 2 at this important service stop.  It looks as if the water tank on the F unit has been filled to overflowing.