Comments on: MLW C424 CP 4239 is leading its train out of the hole onto the main line, at a passing track in the countryside outside London ON. The crewman boarding (or de-boarding) looks cheerful. Note the reflection of the diagonal stripes on the right rail near the switch point. The front of the engine of another train can be seen further down the siding. Unfortunately CP did not show the mileage on the back side of this signal, so it’s not easy to locate. My guess is a westbound train on the Windsor Sub. Anyone who recognizes the spot is invited to comment.

By: jp4pix

jp4pix — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 12:22:50 +0000

There were more trains, shorter trains back then. Most of CP is single track, so passing siding length sets a limit – Nissouri was 6350′ back then, but as of 2016 it is 10175′ (many sidings remain in the 6000′ range).
Have another picture of this train a few seconds later with all lights on, but this one is better.
There is a pending picture of a piggyback train on the main here with under 20 cars.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 10:47:34 +0000

Nice touch on the reflection. Love those old C424′s. And strange that there’s another train on the siding right behind it. Common practice then?

By: JEParnell

JEParnell — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:07:32 +0000

Based on Mr. Noe’s comment and some checking with “streetview” I agree it’s CP’s Nissouri. Looks like the photographer was at the Purple Hill Rd grade crossing, facing east, then the west end of Nissouri siding. (Siding has since been extended.) The high voltage power line is a useful landmark. Purple Hill Rd is 3rd crossing east of Nissouri Road, which is why I didn’t find Nissouri siding in the first place.

By: Noe

Noe — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:01:44 +0000

It looks like Nissouri siding, east of London on the Galt Subdivision.