Comments on: I visited CN’s Stuart Street yard and roundhouse many times in 1960. In this May visit, I took record shots of the roundhouse and water tank–also capturing two unidentified steam locomotives, a 1300-series SW1200RS and S7 8211.

By: bruce

bruce — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:45:38 +0000

The Ford in the foreground is probably Doug’s father’s car

By: james booth

james booth — Thu, 13 May 2021 16:12:53 +0000

Railway history at it’s best! Thanks for sharing.

By: Peter Newman

Peter Newman — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:48:08 +0000

Fascinating!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:38:38 +0000

It’s unreal how the old GWR structures were razed, GWR spared no expense in their Hamilton structures considering how much stone was used… but as it was during these days (the 60′s) heritage value wasn’t really as appreciated as it would have been today. Agreed on seeing more photos of the buildings, they’ve fascinated me for some time.

By: cnnutbar

cnnutbar — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:12:49 +0000

Take notice that the number plates and headlights on the steam locomotives have been removed—I’ll bet they ended up in some lucky person’s private collection

By: cnnutbar

cnnutbar — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:05:52 +0000

Another classic—thanks for posting

By: craigandru

craigandru — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:59:23 +0000

These photos of the old Hamilton structures are fantastic! I’d love to see more of the roundhouse and various stone buildings. Thanks for sharing.

By: PRR5406

PRR5406 — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:35:44 +0000

That water tower is amazing! I’ll bet there are a few old railroaders hoping the steamers will get reprieve at the time of this photo.

By: Joe Harrison

Joe Harrison — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 03:42:41 +0000

Excellent and historically rich photograph. Much enjoyed.