Comments on: It appears to most of us the most interesting things happen on the crummiest days weatherwise. This is a classic example of a dull, grey day when an incident at Streetsville closed down the CP mainline and the GO sets, kept at the time by Guelph Junction, had no way to Toronto but to travel down the Hamilton Sub and head to Toronto in time for the afternoon rush by way of CN Oakville. (It was expected the line would reopen for the afternoon return) So here they all are: GO 239,904,721,510,907,906,and 705. (Should be 8?? I must have missed another cab in there somewhere) The view is from the point overlooking CN Hamilton West and the train is crossing over Hwy 403.

By: headtailgrep

headtailgrep — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:15:11 +0000

Of course it is suprising – some have never heard of this move (myself included) – and this is likely the only time it has ever happened.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:10:39 +0000

You’re right, it does.
Perhaps an error writing numbers on my palm (as was my habit)on such a cold morning with probably a stubborn pen. Thanks.

By: Rob Archer

Rob Archer — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:10:02 +0000

I don’t why this would be surprising. I don’t recall the incident but derailments do happen and rather than have the equipment stranded they moved it to be in position to cover the afternoon trips back to Milton. That’s a great shot Arnold and you were lucky to be there to get it. Rob.

By: mrdanno4050

mrdanno4050 — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:17:39 +0000

Epic GO detour shot!

Hmm, the unit by 510 looks more like another 700 series GP40-2W rather than 907, but it’s hard to tell…

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:29:05 +0000

Without notes that is how I remember this incident and if someone out there has the REAL reason for this strange move on a weekday morning I’d like to know it.
I do remember there was a problem at Streetsville, I believe a CP derailment. My calendar shows Jan 3rd to be a Wednesday. The GO sets bypassed the problem by going way of CN to Toronto and someone I talked to said it was for evening runs.
Too strange to be real, I know. But………

By: Ironhead

Ironhead — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:15:35 +0000

What the hell?

By: Cameron A.

Cameron A. — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:12:15 +0000

No way!