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)

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)

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 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)

Hearing the southbound Northlander calling for clearance south of Huntsville I hoped I'd catch it in sunshine down in Bracebridge as we were clouded over up here. Stood in a foot and a half of sno... (more)

The Northlander swings around the east end of Hunter's Bay approaching Huntsville Station, where Judy and I await for our ride south. A big shout out to Roger and the rest of the crew for an enjoy... (more)

With the arrival of standard time the sun is starting to set over Hunter's Bay behind me, casting a warm glow on the southbound Northlander as it pulls into Huntsville Station.

The colors of November are mostly limited to the greens of the evergreens and the browns of the dead stuff. Thankfully there's always the Northlander to brighten things up . Pretty soon thi... (more)