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Hello Everyone---For those of you who have been following Doctor Wayne's threads on the EG&E,you may remember the notorious antics of Barney Secord.When Barney heard that Herc Driver had been deployed to a part of the world where rail-fanning was not a popular past-time amongst the local...

Hello Everyone---One of my favourite spots for railfanning on my "layout" is down at the roundhouse and turntable.Day or night,there's always plenty of action with all types and classes of locomotives being serviced for duty.Another bonus is that you can take pictures of the locomotives as they...

Hello Everyone---Whenever Doctor Wayne and I get together for some photo-shoots,it's not unusual to end up with more than a hundred or so pictures.Usually my favourite shots are of approaching trains where I can focus on the front of the locomotive as it comes into view.After I've taken my...

Hello Everyone---When a railroad such as the Canadian National has an all time roster of over 4,000 steam locomotives,it shouldn't be a surprise that many of them were imported---here's a few that came from south of the border USRA Mikes,#3734 and #3736 Both of these locomotives were...

hello all---Barney Secord has been known to go beyond the limits when the price is right.Recently,an avid CNR enthusiast hired Barney to follow a double-headed steam consist which was on service on the EG&E all the way back to it's home base.You can imagine the commotion Barney created as he...

hi Mike---this one's for you---i followed your recommendation and changed the aperture setting on my camera to f8---i think it has improved the depth of field problem---thanks for your advice---it's another example of why the gauge is so great---members helping each other---hope you like the results

hello all---Every time I visit Doctor Wayne's, I realize how lucky I am to have such a good friend.Last night we got together for a photo shoot and as i was leaving the Doc gave me a CD that he had put together from a series of photos(slides) that I had lent him---Here's a sample of the...

hello all---ever since an unfortunate incident at Indian Line involving the Cruikshank brothers and their 1925 model T pickup (refer to Doctor Wayne's thread posted 27/03/2007),the locals have developed a respect for the sound of train whistles when approaching the various railroad crossings all...

hello everyone---whenever the CN sends it's locomotives on lease to the EG&E,they know the equipment is in good hands---as a matter of fact,all the locomotives return in better shape than before they left---the boys from the Lowbanks' shops are all craftsmen and the pride they take in servicing...

hello everyone---i stopped by the LHS yesterday and picked up an early christmas present.True Line Trains has produced a run of cn wooden sheathed cabooses.As soon as i got home,i shot some pictures with some of my current caboose roster which includes a Sylvain kit which Doctor Wayne put...

hello all---up here in the great white north,the coming of winter brings out some special equipment---out of the shops for the first time this year,cn and th&b snowplows are getting ready for the inevitable

Hello All---a special visitor from Ottawa recently visited Doctor Wayne's EG&E---the CNR ran a special excursion train in his honour---a double header was required---here's a few shots of the locomotives

hello all---If you ever have a chance to visit Doctor Wayne's Elora Gorge and Eastern Railroad,I highly recommend the aerial tour offered by Barney Secord.Don't let the appearance of Barney's old bi-plane discourage you---apparently Barney flew Hercs in the Canadian Air Force and swears his...

hello all---in a recent thread (motive power before the u-boats),triplex had inquired whether the cn northerns were the heaviest steam locomotives on the cn roster---a great question that sparked my curiosity and after a bit of research,i thought i found the answer---the heaviest locomotives are...

hello all---hey deano,any idea what used to haul those heavy coal trains on the EG&E before your u-boats??? the cn used to run some big power on this division as well---a recent photo collection shows some of cn's 2-10-2's which were frequent visitors---here's a few shots of cn's "big...

Hello everyone---recently i posted a thread regarding cn pacifics---following that theme,i am posting a series of shots on my favourite type of cn steam locomotives---the mikados.Throughout the steam era,the total by type for this class of engine numbered 497.here's a small sampling for your...

hello all---in a past thread regarding Doctor Wayne's layout,i remember ralph made a comment on the bridge scene over the speed river---so ralph,here's a shot you might like

hello all---here's a selection of cn pacifics for your review---any favourites ???

hello everyone---not too long ago,the good doctor posted an excellent thread of a tour of his layout.i've been priveleged to have visited "wayne's world" on many occassions and can personally attest to his outstanding skills and craftsmanship.whenever i get an invite,i always bring my camera and...

hello everyone---recently out-shopped cnr h-6-d ten-wheller#1533 rolls past the coaling tower---this locomotive was custom painted and the coal bunker modified by doctor wayne---thanks doc,she's a beauty