Comments on: A view with a bit of everything historical. The old Dundas station, on borrowed time as steps to move it and preserve it fell thru, awaits its’ demise as VIA #75 with a ‘rare’ MLW FPA-2u #6758 leader races by westbound. A fire, six months previous, resulted in the gaping hole in the roof was caused by an overheated oil stove that sat in the main waiting room. In front is the temporary Waiting Room for anyone who chose to board the train here. It was more vandalized than used. Behind the lead unit is VIA 6863 and another ‘B’, unidentified, hauling the typical long #75 of the day. Lead unit #6758 was one of only two units of this model for CN/VIA, the other being 6759. And it is the only survivor, now living as New York & Lake Erie 6758, just south of Buffalo, NY.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:57:45 +0000

f.y.i – for the dundas fans

http://www.artfixdaily.com/artwire/release/2381-rare-early-canadian-grand-trunk-railway-system-poster-brings-ca54

By: Todd Steinman

Todd Steinman — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:33:33 +0000

There is just something about this station…man. Too bad it lasted only another 5-6 years before being demolished around 1990-1991.

By: Cdntrainphotog

Cdntrainphotog — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:34:48 +0000

I agree with this being a SAD image. Another station lost to neglect. The railway didn’t care and the government was being short sighted. This would have been and still would be a good spot for a commuter train stop. People were moving west of the GTA even then. Even your shot of the train and it’s length makes today’s VIA trains look sad in comparison.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:57:23 +0000

Thanks, Stuart. Kind words.

By: Stuart Streit

Stuart Streit — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:31:28 +0000

More great stuff Arnold! Thanks for continuing to share. The red ‘VIA’ on the snout was noteworthy as well. Looks like some series CWR installation about to occur.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:50:34 +0000

So sad