Comments on: A westbound VIA train, likely 665 with a scheduled stop at 1748h, led by MLW FPA-4 6793, makes it’s stop at the Kitchener station. At left on the engine tracks a CN “FLAMMABLE LIQUID/FUEL” car can be seen; #73121. Much has changed in the 33 years since this image was taken. CN’s freight power no longer uses these tracks, now being parked east of here at Kitchener yard on Lancaster Street, and the Ahrens Street crossing was removed about a decade ago for GO Transit expansion. Looking beyond the Margaret Avenue overpass a set of CN power can be seen working the yard. VIA 6793 began as CNR 6793 in 1959, and would continue in VIA service until 1989, later being sold to the Grand Canyon Railway where it still operates today.Peter Raschke photo, Jacob Patterson collection slide.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:20:36 +0000

Also of note this was the last FPA-4 built by MLW.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:35:37 +0000

Images show the train order searchlight gone by 1992.

By: dhaisell

dhaisell — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:25:46 +0000

When did the searchlight signal go?

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:00:05 +0000

Much has changed indeed, including both the station search light signal and the VIA painted baggage wagon in the distance, long gone. Thanks for posting, John