Le P'tit Train du Nord

Day 1 Mount Laurier to Lac Nominigue
Sunday July 1st, 2007

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This is the starting point of our trip at Saint Jerome. Be at the parking lot at 7:30am. In this caboose you will pick up your permits to ride the trail as well as a card to add to your parking tickets. Next to the caboose is another railway car which serves snacks.

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This was our transport with Sandra's Catrike Road loaded. The transport staff took good care of the 'trike and had a special protector for the rear derailleur.

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Another transport being loaded.

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Views of the old station at Sant Jerome

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This is the Saint Jerome end of the trail, the arch is inscribed with the trail's name.

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Unloaded at Mount Laurier, this view is to the North. After having our passes checked and a final check that nothing was loosened by the journey we were ready to leave.

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A final view of the transport

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... and Sandra is already heading down the trail. The top half of the trail is paved.

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Throughout the trail there are plaques at points of interest. Included on the plaque is a You are here map.

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Rest stop for the Cat!

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Typical railway embankment

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Sheltering from a passing shower, the 'cat is inside as well keeping dry.

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End of the trail on Day 1 at Lac Nominigue, waiting for transport to the Aubege

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Nominigue Station plaque

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... and the Auberge on the lake for our first night on the trail.

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Views of Lac Nominigue

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Views of Lac Nominigue

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