YDHR's "backup" locomotive to YDHR 3612 (RS-11) has seen no action this summer, but still stands ready for duty.
The view from the cupola - the best seat in the house! Note to all; we are planning a (first ever) Railfan Day for July 26. Lots of fun stuff planned. Visit www.ydhr.on.ca and click on the railfan... (more)
One of YDHR's ALCO fleet, all out of service until spring.
With headlights on and it's shrill, euro-sounding whistle trying in vain to be heard above the melodious bellow of the Alco's AirChimes a few hundred feet back, the van (caboose) leads the way as ... (more)
Up the hill and out of the woods (well actually down the hill and into the woods), the RS-11 is making it's push back to Uxbridge. Partner shot to photo ID# 213656 but with a bit different framing... (more)
This shot readily illustrates the terrain this great little tourist line runs through. With tight curves, grades aproaching 2% and plenty of easy access at grade crossings it's a railfan/photograp... (more)
Engineer Brad heads for the station for a cup of hot chocolate between Grinch Train runs. Never fear, kiddies, Santa will be coming next weekend to chase that nasty old grinch off the train!
This is as far as she goes today. YDHR 3612 begins the push back to Uxbridge Station.
3612 begins to lean into the curve at Owen Rd., but that's as far as she's going today. Engineer Brad will hold up here for a few minutes while the grinch does his thing then push back to Uxbridge... (more)
YDHR 22 is an RS-3 built by Montreal Locomotive Works in April of 1955. Although presently sidelined by a cracked piston I'm told they hope to have her in service again for the 2008 season.
3612 runs around its train at Uxbridge in preparation for the second round trip of the day.
The Uxbridge Heritage train returns to Uxbridge from Stouffville. To see more pictures Click Here.