Comments on: I’m in my element again – Snake’s words: “Steel Steve” is back and this time I’ve followed a surprise SOR job that ran all the way to the west end of the line, first thing in the morning, on a weekend. I was niagara-region bound and heard them call DI for the hole – and diverted my attention to the North End with bells on. Usually this is a late afternoon job, so I’ll take it! In 1998 I used to work down here, specifically the facility off to the right, as it was one of Philip Services many Hamilton branch offices that I supported for a summer job. At right there are tank cars being scrapped by Triple M Metal. Also the feller at left walking over to talk to me; usually someone talks to me from a nearby business when I’m here to tell me what I can’t take photos of, so I simply booked out of there. Public road, sorry boys and girls :) And of course, that’s the recently outshopped NECR 3840, now RLHH 2117 working in the first few weeks? since it arrived, with the GP39-2u 2301 trailing. Curious to those who know, why would a GP39-2 have a turbo? Sounded like it did. And a note for Angelo K: Please get in touch with me, your e-mail bounced. Cheers all :)

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:20:06 +0000

Yeah Triple M is on the north side of Strathearne Yard. There is a place in between it and AIM called Sanimax that looks like it may have a role in this as well but I am not in the least bit sure. Interesting note about Platinum Rail. I had no idea what that was there near Irondale and had been guessing that it was maybe overflow traffic from Railcare. Damn shame – seen some nice cars sitting there. A B&M hopper most recently.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:11:50 +0000

Railcare seems to scrap quite a bit of cars as does Platinum rail by Irondale. And this I believe is Triple m Metal.

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 03:33:10 +0000

Watched many a car take their final ride out this way, including some characterful cylindrical hoppers. Those ones hurt. The tanks that are often cut up here, not so much.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:43:04 +0000

Thanks Snake

By: Snake2

Snake2 — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:15:39 +0000

“Steel Steve**”

**used with permission from Snake.

By: angelok

angelok — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:11:45 +0000

Awesome shot by the way!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:55:36 +0000

Usually local forces install items such as Fridges, Microwaves and hotplates amongst other local amenities – as it saves $$ from purchasing as options from the rebuild shop. This was done to 2073 and 2081 at least from my sources.

By: Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:20:40 +0000

Yeah 2117 spent a couple weeks at Railcare. Had some bugs to work out before it entered service.

By: Cdntrainphotog

Cdntrainphotog — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:40:58 +0000

Agree with Mister Host about the officious types who think that photography should not be allowed. I never engage them in conversation. I’ll just leave the area.

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:18:05 +0000

I just may take you up on the photography knowledge. I am just the train guy and don’t know much about photos and lighting. LOL, i am more a point and shoot guy.