Looks like it was a great time,, And What's the story behind the first generation units ???? Was this a museum, or tourist line ?
e-paw Wrote:Looks like it was a great time,, And What's the story behind the first generation units ???? Was this a museum, or tourist line ?
Hello Steve---believe it or not,the Ontario Southland Railway is a revenue generating railroad --- here is their web-site --- <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.osrinc.ca/update/Operations/salford.htm">http://www.osrinc.ca/update/Operations/salford.htm</a><!-- m -->
Without a doubt,it could easily be mistaken for a museum with their diesel roster---also the railway employees are very receptive to rail-fanners,they allowed us to tour the entire site and were eager to talk about their locomotive's heritages
great shots!! Looks like you had a great time...
Thanks again Ed and Wayne for the great time. My original plans were to go to Carleton Place to spend a week fishing, but I realized I was not ready for that much of an outing yet so I have returned home for a little more recuperation time. Next year for sure.
I am adding locations to the photos so I will know where we were. Some great places for sure.
Charlie
You guys live in RR heaven..!!
I'm lucky to hear a whistle some nights of the engine that works the only spur in town (Home Depot)...
Love that shot of the train crossing the bridge...
Charlie:
next time you may make it up to here.
Mr Nutbar:
What are the two Woodstock stations?
David, this one is the VIA (ex-CN) station:
...and this one belongs to the CP:
On the way to Ed's place in the morning, I caught this on CP's ex-TH&B line as it crossed Mud St. in Grassie:
A couple of views inside the OSR's shops:
...and some more outdoor shots:
...an old acquaintance:
...and another view of the bridge:
more at Copetown:
A VIA train near Bayview:
...and another at Copetown:
...and a GO train coming...
...and going:
This last one is a scene from the past, as depicted in a mural on the side of a building in Hamilton. On May 27, 1953, CNR Mogul 88 and Mikado 3506 were headed up Ferguson Ave., on their way to Simcoe with 30 cars. The 88's tender picked a point, flipping the loco on its side, injuring two crewmen.
As a child, I was among the gawkers viewing the aftermath.
Wayne
Wayne---thanks for adding your excellent pictures,especially your shots from Salford.While we were there a light rain was falling and my camera had a few rain-drops on the lens so a few of my shots were spoiled including my pictures of the RS18's.As well I really like your photo on the bridge at Paris---we'll have to go back there one day.
You fellows have the same pictures as I do, but I got photobombed on one.
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Charlie
Charlie B Wrote:You fellows have the same pictures as I do, but I got photobombed on one.
Yeah, those darn seniors are worse than kids when it comes to spoiling a picture.
Wayne
who said anything about spoiling a picture? This is a very fond memory.
Charlie