698 leans into the steeply banked curve at Utterson as the sun drops toward the horizon. Just two weeks ago the sun was too low in the sky here by the time the Northlander went by to get a shot wi... (more)

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)

An on time (30 min late) Northlander catches the last rays of of a setting sun.

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)

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)

Beneath these bridges rage the Bracebridge Falls, going full-tilt these days as no water is being diverted through the power stations which are gutted - presumably for turbine/generator refits. No... (more)

A very late running 451 has diverted the southbound Northlander onto the passing track at Martins. The derail protects the passing track and main from cars parked on the back track and the spur u... (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)

Over three weeks since the winter solstice and getting hit by an early sunset along with a late train I decided to return to Bracebridge to see if I could get a shot of the southbound Northlander ... (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)

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 the heels of 451, follows the boxing day Northlander.

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)