Comments on: Codeline poles fly by as CN GP40 4017 speeds northbound on the Newmarket Sub leading 5 old 6-axle commuter coaches on the “Barrie Bullet” somewhere south of Barrie. The exact location of this photo isn’t noted, but it appears to have been shot between two rural crossings relatively close together. The two 89mph-geared CN GP40 units (4016 & 4017, later 9316 & 9317) did time on CN and later VIA’s passenger trains, and even worked in GO Transit commuter service for a time. One of the assignments they often drew was the “Barrie Bullet” commuter trains between Toronto and Barrie. One of the 3000hp units was pretty much enough, and it lead long hood forward on the trip back. Barry Schroeder photo, Dan Dell’Unto collection slide.

By: Eric May

Eric May — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:59:02 +0000

This could be approaching Gilford Road. Shore Acres Drive might be the crossing in the background. This area is heavily grown in now.

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:31:53 +0000

This is very nice