I first saw #1800 as you see it in the picture. It was in service pulling the magnificent transcontinental "Canadian" with a consist of heavy- weight stainless steel coaches. It was a magnificent sight as it coasted to a halt at Montreal West, that is if you are a trainwatcher. Approximately 6 years later it was, at least occasionally, demoted to service hauling commuters along the west island Montreal route. It took me to school at least once. :>) It also saw service hauling the Atlantic Limited between Toronto and Halifax.

I wish I had taken better pictures of it but, hey!, film for that Brownie Hawkeye seemed pretty expensive. At least I managed to hang onto this picture after all these years . . .