Sunday morning, July 4 1954, was alive with action at the CP terminal throat tracks including this outbound Budd RDC and 2471 crewman giving it a rollby, oilcan in hand. The man on the left is on... (more)

Action at the CP terminal throat tracks includes this outbound Budd RDC.

A long-distance train arrives from the west. #1405 was only a few months into its service life. Database correction (RR) forthcoming.

The Hogger on this outbound gives John the eye. For the companion view, click "CN 49" above.

Action in the terminal throat trackage included SW's.

A CN commuter train departs. This view recorded on the photographer's second trip to Canada to railfan, the first in September 1953 to Ontario.

GMD FP9 6508 and F9B 6608 are departing Montreal with train 5, LA SALLE, for Toronto and Chicago. The units were delivered in 1955 but still look new. The weather was beautiful on this Monday morn... (more)

CNR N-4-a Consolidation 2579 sits on the edge of Turcot yard on a sunny Monday morning.

CPR G3h 2459 rolls to a stop at Montreal West with an inbound Monday commuter train. The little booth was for collecting fares on this track only for the short trip to Windsor Station.

CNR U-2-c 4-8-4 6150 sits with a caboose as the sun rises on a chilly Monday morning. The red "wafer" insignia really shines in the morning sunlight.

The engineer of CNR RS-10 3821 is about to snag orders as an outbound freight departs Turcot yard late on a Sunday afternoon. This train proceeded up the line that connects with the CPR and runs t... (more)

Lanky U-1-b Mountain type 6016 runs light to Turcot yard and engine terminal. The locomotive has stopped at Turcot West awaiting a signal.

A budd RDC-3 and two RDC-1s make up a westbound Sunday train at Montreal West. I recall the man in the light-colored suit putting a large dog on board and he is being assisted by the agent in the ... (more)

This Sunday morning shot shows G5c 1256 departing Montreal West with a train for Ste Agathe. Sherbrooke St. runs along the railway at this suburban station.

CNR U-2-h 4-8-4 6242 is waiting to enter Turcot yard from the west with a freight. J-7-b Pacific 5293 has pulled opposite and stopped. I've always felt that this shot almost exudes the odor of ste... (more)