Comments on: CPR 136, 815 and 1057 lead the famed triple header steam excursion of May 1st 1960, putting on an impressive smoke show heading through Erindale (Mississauga) near Mavis Road.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:10:40 +0000

Thank you Ray Kennedy for having the courage to operate this trip. Wonderful picture, brings back many good memories, John

By: MrDan

MrDan — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:35:14 +0000

Apparently this was the last trip for 815 due to boiler issues, she ended up being retired and scrapped: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=17055

By: PRR5406

PRR5406 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:36:47 +0000

136 and 1057 survived. Did 815 survive or get the torch?

By: Cdntrainphotog

Cdntrainphotog — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 12:17:42 +0000

In 1960 the Mavis Road area was considered Cooksville – but that is a minor quibble about a wonderful picture. Bravo Bill!
I lived on Dundas Highway near Erindale Station Road at that time.
I don’t recall my Dad taking me to the crossing to see the steam train. I’m sure I would have remembered a triple header like that.