Comments on: Heading north on the former Guelph and Goderich railway, the conductor on CP’s Goderich wayfreight keeps a close eye on his cars from the van as the train trundles along between the Speed River and a trailway. … obviously this is the OSR and it’s 2016 ;) OSR’s 434462 made a surprise appearance today after a multi year absence.. yet to be seen if this is a regular occurrence or a one-time thing. But the engines up front can nearly fool your eye to the true operator of this train… certainly reminded me of the trains of my childhood. This photo inspired by Steve Young’s recent Posting of the once common Van now mostly a discontinued practice. I know of two railways around here that use a caboose regularly, CSX in Sarnia (who have two and use nearly Daily!), and I guess OSR. Any others use one regularly? Comment below if you do! thank you.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 23:24:35 +0000

Thanks guys. Jacob I knew you’d be all over this buddy Good luck!

RLK2211 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:17:15 +0000

Awesome shot! Always happy to see some old school railroading!

Dave — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 02:53:43 +0000

Nice shot Steve.