Saw this train heading north this morning as 697. Because of some operational problems somewhere between North Bay and Cochrane train service north of North Bay was replaced by busses, so the same... (more)

Took advantage of the sunshine today and caught 697 coming around the south side of Lake Vernon approaching the south end of Huntsville. If you look closely back in the trees you can see the humpe... (more)

451 pauses under the Higway 11 bridges at the south end of town to uncouple 9 cars to drop at Huntsville Yard. 5771 leads 2 GE C40-8 variants today, new/old 2118 and cowl unit 2444.

On a blustery day the Tangerine Machine leads the southbound Northlander plus GO cab car 222 past the Mile 138 marker en route to Toronto. The snowmobile trail I'm standing on parallels Stephenson... (more)

698 leans into the bend approaching Huntsville Station, passing the large vertical tanks of the plastic pipe plant in the background. Is it just me, or does 1809's new replacement numberboard (as ... (more)

Crossing what used to be known as Thunder Bridge, 698 coasts into Huntsville. Interestingly enough the angled concrete bridge in the background used to be known as Thundering Bridge back in... (more)

A Rare Occurrence: 4136 had just been to North Bay for some reason or other and had been wyed while there. Although it is always supposed to be returned to Huntsville pointing south it wasn... (more)

The Northlander, with 1809 shining in all its tangerine glory on the point, hits a brief spot of sunshine before the clouds reclaim the sky and begin spewing forth snow again. Check out that funky... (more)

Winter Wonderland (the down side): Employees resort to using the heat from a fusee to thaw out a frozen switch lock as 4136 waits patiently.

Winter Wonderland: A few inches of fresh snow overnight still clings to the trees as 4136 pushes a couple of boxcars up the hill from Martins into the Panolam plant.

Southbound Northlander at Martins on a rare sunny winter day.

Green means go (although not necessarily a smooth ride) and so the Northlander throttles up after clearing the south switch at Martins Siding, heading into the setting sun. A couple of things to n... (more)

On a beautiful Boxing Day the southbound Northlander's brakeman gives us a big smile as they pass through Martin's Siding. The track branching off the third track and going up the hill to the left... (more)

Once again I catch the 1809/1808 duo this time in full sunshine along the shore of Lake Vernon, a few days after shooting them crossing over Bracebridge Falls. Mile 144 is just about the only plac... (more)

Beneath the fluffy clouds 595 rests in the yard across the main from Huntsville Station, while it's crew grabs a quick lunch. Soon the more ominous clouds visible off to the left will move in for ... (more)