A normally nocturnal 450 leans into the big bend at Utterson. Almost didn't bother heading out for this one due to the overcast skies, but it looked a bit lighter south of me so I raced down to Ut... (more)

595 approaches Longford Mills where it will set out these four tankers of Ethylene Oxide at the Stepan Chemicals plant and lift four empties to return to Huntsville for pickup on tonight's 450. Th... (more)

Having run down the Newmarket Sub from Huntsville, 595 prepares to set out the empty CWR set at the front of its train on the Bala Sub siding at Washago before continuing on south to Longford Mill... (more)

CN 595 hits the Southwood Road crossing at Severn Bridge on its way to Washago and Longford Mills.

After a meet with CN 105 and tending to a sticky brake at Sparrow Lake CN 318 is on the move again heading slowly down the Bala Sub at Washago, with ex-BNSF 850 (nee ATSF 850) and IC 1028 leading ... (more)

On a hot summer day in 2008 passengers on VIA's westbound "Canadian" enjoy a stroll while the train takes on fuel and a new crew in Capreol, Ontario.

CN 595 at Mile 138 of the Newmarket Sub with 3 tankers for Stepan Chemicals in Longford Mills. When I heard it coming from Martins I headed down here hoping to catch a nice reflection in the swamp... (more)

Springtime in the Great White North. Today's 451 consist included GP9Rm 4110, a replacement for 4132 which is the normal local power. 4132 has been spotted in the Kingston/Belleville area.

New Territory: Five or six years ago the future of CN's Newmarket Sub north of Washago looked dim with the company having announced its intentions of ceasing operations. Although we were sa... (more)

RLK 1755 and 1808 sit on a connector track at the Barrie-Collingwood Railway yard at Utopia sporting brand-new Cando Contracting reporting marks. Cando also operates the Barrie-Collingwood Railway... (more)

It's starting to look a bit like spring as a southbound CP manifest thunders by the Line 8 crossing just east of Carley.

Ex-RLK 1755 and 1808 sit on a connector track at the Barrie-Collingwood Railway yard at Utopia sporting brand-new Cando Contracting reporting marks. Cando also operates the Barrie-Collingwood Rail... (more)

Early on a frigid spring morning CN 451 passes the mileboard to Huntsville with GEXR 3030 in the mix for a bit of extra color. The freshly painted GP40-2L(W) is heading for the Ontario Northland's... (more)

CN 451 makes its way up out of the Big East River valley and begins the climb into the Almaguin Highlands region of Ontario's "Near North".

Did I sleep through a nuclear war or something, cuz this feels like a nuclear winter - never ending! CN 451 stops in front of a derail stand to set out some cars for Huntsville Yard at the dawning... (more)