Comments on: L551 operates westward through the relocated station Ash, Mile 38.8 Halton Sub. via a new #20 turnout and colour light signals. L551 is operating on the north track of the double track realignment and diversion tracks between Mile 38.8 and Mile 41.00 Halton Sub.. Portions of the former single track, #20 turnout at the former Ash (Mile 39.5) and double track can be seen on the right (north side) where the diversion track swings left (south). Aligned to the south, the diversion tracks rejoin the existing Halton Sub. alignment on the west side of the former Lower Baseline Road crossing at grade at approximately Mile 41.00. The track and signal changes are associated with the construction of the CN Milton Logistics Hub.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:53:16 +0000

BTW the old “ash” sign went missing and I am hoping it went to a good home and not in the dumpster somewhere..

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:52:00 +0000

They’ll just add more conditions. Maybe a few walls so the houses within sight of the terminal can’t see what’s happening inside so they don’t get all ‘upset’ and call the ‘mayor’ about the terminal he knew was going in there for the last 30 years…

(If you can’t tell i’m being very sarcastic but it may just become reality)

@alex but we all got our shots, as long as we have them we can move to other locations. There’s still lots of great ones like Stewwarttown and Milbase/Mansewood.

By: Dave Brook

Dave Brook — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:30:44 +0000

How do you figure that, Alex? The project is delayed by politics, but it will be built. There’s a reason they’re doing all the work on Tremaine Rd, including ramps to the 401.

By: Alexander Medora

Alexander Medora — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:05:47 +0000

They ruined this location for nothing.
Millions of dollars wasted.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:50:24 +0000

Stephen, thank you for making the correction.

By: Isaac Bryson

Isaac Bryson — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:52:25 +0000

Probably temporary to an extent but the mainline is supposed to wrap around the yard once it’s complete.

By: cp5756

cp5756 — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 22:14:43 +0000

is this a temporary allignment?

By: Aitch

Aitch — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:49:26 +0000

Terry: looking forward to more shots from this vantage point as the scene changes.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:06 +0000

Aitch, so much for my proof reading and repeating back. Thank you for catching this. You are correct L551 is proceeding “eastward”. Good thing I wasn’t copying an operating authority on track at the time.

Track diversion is geographically east (northeast) of the former Lower Baseline.

I’ll ask the moderators to correct to “eastward”

Thanks to all for the comments.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 04:03:44 +0000

That’s a nice shot to capture the progress through here. I have a question. The Halton Sub is timetable east/west so wouldn’t 551 be heading timetable eastbound (ie towards Milton) ? Ultimately, does that mean the diversion track crosses Lower Base Line geographically east of the old crossing ? TIA for any comments.