Comments on: After 44 years of service, Ontario Southland Railway President, Brad Jolliffe – at centre with hat in hand – has retired. Hiring onto the CPR London Division in April 1981, Brad would move into the shortline world in 1992 with the startup of the Goderich Exeter Railway, later moving to the Waterloo St. Jacob’s Railway in 1997, and finally Ontario Southland Railway in 1998. Taking the reigns of the operation is incoming President David Warne, to the right of Brad, and Vice President Kimberley Wilsie, to the left of Brad.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:21:32 +0000

A great picture of a great man and a wonderful team ! John

By: Noe

Noe — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:21 +0000

Congratulations Brad! All the best in your retirement.

By: applegathc

applegathc — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:48:00 +0000

The team!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:04:05 +0000

Congratulations to Brad and welcome to Mr. Warne – wishing all a healthy and successful 2026!

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:32:35 +0000

What a tremendous image, Jacob!!! I trust Brad will now find more time to seek out ships on the canal and other notable transportation subjects, accompanied by his old film cameras.