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Private cars mark a bygone era of Canadian politics
Paul Hellyer recalls the era of private rail cars used by public figures from Buck Crump to Pierre Trudeau. He notes the Vice Regal fleet remains, with car No 5 aiding ministers and a rail line of personal prestige fading as transport costs rise. He cites George Vanier's burial trip and Pears’ escorts as examples.
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Pierre Trudeau
CPR
Buck Crump
Ian Sinclair
Ottawa
Union Station
King
St. Laurent
Diefenbaker
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Saskatchewan River
Ralph Campney
Defence
Toronto
York Street
Ellen
Pearsons
George Vanier
Quebec City
Pearkes
Defence Department
Transport Canada
Canadian Transportation Commission
Trudeau
Paul Hellyer
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