Polar Bear Express
Posted by: 
Juicepig
N 49° 03.750 W 081° 01.836
17U E 497764 N 5434404
Cochrane Ontario to the Artic Ocean - Moosenee and Moose Factory Ontario
Waymark Code: WMMY7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/21/2006
Views: 104
Other then waterplane or boat - This is the only means by which one can reach the north coast of ontario. Watch over the four and a half hour journey takes you from boreal forest terrain to a sub arctic climate (the 2 foot trees are real cute!).
The Bridge crosses remote forest valleys, and large rivers, occassionally stoping to pick up hunting parties and their catch (who wait at the side of the tracks with their moose or other kills).
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 93.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 46.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 186 mile - four and a half hour depending on conditions
Dates of Operation: From: 06/30/2006 To: 09/01/2006
Frequency of departures: Daily
Key Attractions:
End of the Line - N 51° 16.424 W 80° 38.976
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.