Comments on: Four SDs lead the daily Toronto-Buffalo manifest freight over the old Michigan Central bridge into the USA on a late fall afternoon. Power is CP 5609, HATX 512, CP 5918 and 5655. All units have different paint variations; the last with the shortlived “dual-flag” scheme. I’m glad I managed a few shots here, as it was only another 6 years or so and trains thru CPs downtown Niagara Falls line would be silenced forever. There was talk of dismantling the bridge, but, at the time the cost of $25 million just to tear it down seemed oppressive. So, even today, there it rusts.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:14:31 +0000

Paint it? The flippin’ bridge? Oh gawd.

By: 6218CNR

6218CNR — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 22:14:14 +0000

Great shot after WW11 my cousins job along with others just back from the war was to paint it. Still see him in a bosin chair hanging down the lower gritter with red lead paint. Thanks again

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:51:41 +0000

Everything has changed so much I am not really sure. It used to be the Parkway 4 lanes, 2 each way; I think that has been carved up. There was a pulloff spot from which I could wander over to the edge of the gorge (not for faint hearted) and anchor myself to a tree in the clearing. Suppose it is still doable, but nothing now but scenery. Probably 1/3 of the way down toward the Rainbow Bridge from the Whirlpool.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:47:45 +0000

Great view Arnold. Where does one have to stand to get this angle today? Presume it’s from another bridge?

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:28:55 +0000

Thanks for the comments. I REALLY miss the old line thru downtown Niagara Falls. It was a great source of railfanning pleasure.

By: mile27

mile27 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:08:43 +0000

Wonderful image, Arnold. A scene like no other.

By: Railfanmatt4

Railfanmatt4 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 02:46:43 +0000

Absolutely stunning!