1809's new paint needs a bit of a wash but it's still pretty shiny! Note the yellow ribbon on the back of the long hood.

Still the best! Although Ontario Northland has come up with an attractive new paint scheme for their recent repaints, 1805's classic scheme is still number one in my, and a ton of other railfan's ... (more)

Last night's very late 450 heads south through Utterson with the same power set Dan Tweedle caught at Hamilton West a few days ago. Unfortunately for me, the SD40u wasn't leadind this train.

The Northlander drops down along the shore of Lake Vernon at Mile 144 of the CN Newmarket Sub.

The closest I'll get to a pumpkin this Halloween Day is this reflection of 1802's nose in the pond just south of Martin's Siding. 1802 itself bears one of the lighter of the myriad shades of yello... (more)

A pair of Quebec-Gatineau GP38s at work in the Huron Central Sault Ste. Marie yard. At first I thought the walking dude was a railroad employee that forgot his Hi-Vis vest as he was hanging around... (more)

The first bunch of day-trippers begin to filter out of their coaches and explore the park as CN 105 in its regal new paint shines in the sun.

AC 502 began life in 1913 as a Pullman Coach. It was converted to a Boarding Car in 1978 and then to this Agawa Canyon Park Souvenir Car in 1991. Last year it was looking pretty shabby, especially... (more)

I shot this old GMD1 (which I believe I saw not too very long ago over 500 miles away in Oakville) from the vestibule of our coach on CN 631 as we pulled out of Steelton on our way up to Canyon.

The returning Agawa Canyon Tour Train passes a scenic spot alongside Hwy 17 south of Heydon just north of the Soo.

The last time I was here I shot this train with a few ratty GP40 widecabs for power. While I admit this train is much nicer looking I was deeply disappointed to see that only one of the locos had ... (more)

It was good to see action on the HCRY line after it was supposed to be shut down last year or earlier this year. Bundles of new ties are spotted all along the line from Sudbury to Sault Ste. Marie... (more)

Lookin' Good! After catching 1809 with her new paint job heading up 697 at Martins, I scurried ahead of it and caught it coming across the Muskoka River just north of Huntsville Station. By... (more)

Lookin' Good! Returning from its first trip south of North Bay since coming out of the shops with its new paint, 1809 approaches the Domtar Road crossing at Martins in the unrelenting rain.... (more)

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