Comments on: During my very first visit to Brantford, Ontario with my dad, I photographed what was likely CN laser train #238 passing the station with a friendly wave from the engineer of SD40 5045 that led six other units.

By: Noe

Noe — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:18:51 +0000

Thanks for all the comments guys.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:36:49 +0000

Great capture! That was BIG power at the time!
You also caught some now long gone equipment in the back tracks to the left. A string of CN white fleet boarding cars, a Pyke Model KL ballast regulator, and a 40′ steel red fleet Work Equipment tool car.
All very distinctive sights and sounds from back in the day.

By: Zig Zag

Zig Zag — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:06:12 +0000

I will second that, the sound of turbos as the engineer grabs a couple of notches, M’mmmm.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 18:01:17 +0000

That must’ve been exciting !