As the geep gets tested at Northtown, the past isn't forgotten by employees of the BN.
We're movin' now, as the ex SOO GP9 throws some smoke into the air.
A consist looking somewhat like that of years ago, rolls to their cars on the North runner.
The old soldier rolls on. A friend once told me that "these are the good ole' days", and if you keep thinking that, good things will happen. He was definately right...
WC 6005 of Algoma Central heritage is one of the rare group of WC 6 axles that will see more life on the CN system. The SD45s definately have had there day, sadly.
The 6005 heads out of the yard as WC conductor Jason Brundin looks for any dragging equipment.
The 6916 barrels out of New Brighton with Ed Patten, old Rock Island engineer, in charge.
Only about 24 still active on the Canadian National, the WC 7504 leads two CSX units towards the Northtown cars at Stinson.
A CSX Dash 8 leads a rainbow East out of Northtown. One SD60, two SD40-2s, and an ex CB&Q SD40 trail.
A great power move is led by the elder of the group, the SOO 2066, on its former home rails.
The CP 290 has the usual set for power, CP/CEFX up front followed by UP units. Today the UP power was a big surprise though!
One of the first SD9s to be renumbered leads 2 other EMDs past a Z train.
A pair of CP SD40-2s and the SOO 6060 idle at the entrance to the Intermodal yard at Shoreham.
The 7495 leads the 6006 onto the mainline, and will soon be ready for an air test. I sure did cherish this day.
A very late R916, but with a great oppurtunity for shots, sits idle in the yard after dying on hours.
