My son and I took a VIA train from Toronto to Woodstock today.
Somewhere around Mississauga or Burlington [just west of Toronto], we saw a very interesting site just south of the train. There were two vintage diesels and 1-2 coaches -- all were painted in CN 1950s green/gold/black colours. :mrgreen: I think these were F7s or C-Liners. However,they had the name "Waterloo-St. Jacob's Railway" or something to that effect on their sides. I only saw them for a few seconds.
It was a treat to suddenly and unexpectedly see two vintage diesels. :mrgreen: I was also curious about the "Waterloo-St. Jacob's" name as well. I realize that there was a heritage railway a few years ago that operated between Waterloo and St. Jacob's (that closed down) so these must be left over from that railway.
Fortunately, the Waterloo Central Railway now operates a diesel and steam heritage railway on that line. It would be great if the WCR could acquire these or if the TRHA (Toronto Railway Historical Association, which is currently turning Toronto's John Street roundhouse into a Canadian railway museum) might be interested in these?
Just wondering if any Canadians know the story behind these two diesels and what might become of them. It's a shame if they aren't being used or preserved somewhere.
I also think I saw a GP-9 (which may have been a later GP). It was in current CN colours and was at the front of a stationary freight train. It was also great seeing several freight cars at various industries along the line.
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob
Somewhere around Mississauga or Burlington [just west of Toronto], we saw a very interesting site just south of the train. There were two vintage diesels and 1-2 coaches -- all were painted in CN 1950s green/gold/black colours. :mrgreen: I think these were F7s or C-Liners. However,they had the name "Waterloo-St. Jacob's Railway" or something to that effect on their sides. I only saw them for a few seconds.
It was a treat to suddenly and unexpectedly see two vintage diesels. :mrgreen: I was also curious about the "Waterloo-St. Jacob's" name as well. I realize that there was a heritage railway a few years ago that operated between Waterloo and St. Jacob's (that closed down) so these must be left over from that railway.
Fortunately, the Waterloo Central Railway now operates a diesel and steam heritage railway on that line. It would be great if the WCR could acquire these or if the TRHA (Toronto Railway Historical Association, which is currently turning Toronto's John Street roundhouse into a Canadian railway museum) might be interested in these?
Just wondering if any Canadians know the story behind these two diesels and what might become of them. It's a shame if they aren't being used or preserved somewhere.
I also think I saw a GP-9 (which may have been a later GP). It was in current CN colours and was at the front of a stationary freight train. It was also great seeing several freight cars at various industries along the line.
Thanks for any feedback.
Rob