The Goderich Exeter Railway ran a plow extra to clear the line to Goderich. Here they dug into one of the deeper cuts I witnessed.
Just beyond the bales of straw outside Seaforth, Ontario, GEXR train 581 with GEXR 3393, GEXR 2303 and LLPX 2210 continue their trek to Goderich, Ontario with 20 hoppers in tow.
The "Work Plow 2303" train clears the line to Goderich during the first winter since 2001 that's required the use of plows in Ontario on GEXR and OSR.
Westbound plow extra (Plow Work LLPX 2210) pushes on towards Seaforth for a coffee break on the Goderich Sub. Power for the run LLPX 2210- RLK 4001 and HLCX 6091.
After plowing the line mostly under the cover of darkness, RLK 4001 leads ex CN plow 55413 through downtown Seaforth, kicking up a bit of snow.
On a day when the wind chill was -47F we find CB&CNS C630 2035 leading the eastbound train on the Goderich and Exeter. About 2 hours from now 2035 would stall and it's air starter would 'blow' r... (more)
Lakeland and Waterways 4001 idles at Seaforth while the conductor lines a switch.
GEXR 3821. 1401,1400 and 4001 lead GEXR 581 in Seaforth after lifting some loaded hoppers.
