Comments on: Back in 1988 when the Circus Train came to town (Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus) there had to be somewhere to hide out and give the animals a chance to ‘stretch their legs’; not an easy thing to do when in a place like Niagara Falls. While the task was carried out; the power for the train was also changed. In this view, CP 8207, 8205 and 1684 as photographed was later replaced by new set with 8208 as leader……….

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:34:52 +0000

The NYC era signal is also a nice touch. So hard to find now in Canada or the USA.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:07:28 +0000

Arnold, what an interesting picture, and where in the heck was this location, somewhere near Montrose Yard ? Love the NYC style signals, and they too are history. Thanks for posting, John

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sun, 01 May 2022 14:39:06 +0000

I might add I am puzzled as to why very few photographers took an interest in it.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sun, 01 May 2022 14:38:21 +0000

Dunno, Bruce, but most likely. Reg Button and I “chased” this thing but I cannot recall our conversation about where it was going to or where it came from. ) It was just the idea of seeing it in the Falls back then.

By: bruce

bruce — Sun, 01 May 2022 00:16:09 +0000

Is this the train that was in Hamilton. It was parked at Hunter St when the show was on at Copps.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:39:11 +0000

Awh, you butter me up so. But it IS all history now.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:56:17 +0000

Fantastic image!