Welcome Visitor. First time here? Like what you see? Bookmark us for when you are bored, and check out 'top shots' and 'fantastic (editors choice)' in the menu above, you won't be dissapointed. Join our community! click here to sign up for an account today. Sick of this message? Get rid of it by logging-in here.



After chasing GWR westbound from Assiniboia to Cadillac (the crew went further to Dollard, where they handed things over to another crew) the previous day, I was informed they would be heading west to Verwood the following day. Having enjoyed the company in Assiniboia (a local railfan who helped me out with some advice and introducing me to the folks at GWR, and the GWR crew/management themselves), I decided to stick around for another chase. The crews are ordered for 0700 in Assiniboia, and after a couple of hours of switching and getting paperwork sorted, they set out eastward for Verwood. The chase was predominantly cloudy, but perhaps in what was the most important moments of the morning, the skies opened up and shone light down on the train as they set off 11 empty hoppers at Superior Pulses. From what I gather, Superior Pulses is a relatively new outfit in Verwood, having began operations in 2016 there. Part of this was painting the elevator blue. Hey, at least it's still standing. The crew returned to Assiniboia light power after this and worked the yard, but at that point I had my other items on my to do list for the day and ventured along.
Copyright Notice: This image ©James Knott all rights reserved.



Caption: After chasing GWR westbound from Assiniboia to Cadillac (the crew went further to Dollard, where they handed things over to another crew) the previous day, I was informed they would be heading west to Verwood the following day. Having enjoyed the company in Assiniboia (a local railfan who helped me out with some advice and introducing me to the folks at GWR, and the GWR crew/management themselves), I decided to stick around for another chase. The crews are ordered for 0700 in Assiniboia, and after a couple of hours of switching and getting paperwork sorted, they set out eastward for Verwood. The chase was predominantly cloudy, but perhaps in what was the most important moments of the morning, the skies opened up and shone light down on the train as they set off 11 empty hoppers at Superior Pulses. From what I gather, Superior Pulses is a relatively new outfit in Verwood, having began operations in 2016 there. Part of this was painting the elevator blue. Hey, at least it's still standing. The crew returned to Assiniboia light power after this and worked the yard, but at that point I had my other items on my to do list for the day and ventured along.

Photographer:
James Knott [529] (more) (contact)
Date: 08/27/2019 (search)
Railway: Great Western Railway (search)
Reporting Marks: GWRS 576 (search)
Train Symbol: 812 (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Assiniboia Sub (search)
City/Town: Verwood (search)
Province: Saskatchewan (search)
Share Link: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=38722
Click here to Log-in or Register and add your vote.

20 Favourites
Photographers like Gold.Log-in or Register to show appreciation
View count: 2278 Views

Share this image on Facebook, Twitter or email using the icons below
Photo ID: 37529

Map courtesy of Open Street Map

Full size | Suncalc
Note: Read why maps changed. Suncalc.net for reference only.

All comments must be positive in nature and abide by site rules. Anything else may be removed without warning.

2 Comments
  1. Sorry, caption should read “heading east to Verwood the following day.”

  2. I should have noted in the caption that this trackage is Red Coat Road and Rail, and the GWR operates it.

Railpictures.ca © 2006-2023 all rights reserved. Photographs are copyright of the photographer and used with permission
Terms and conditions | About us