Comments on: Never was a fan of these Bombardier products. Most of them were not around all that long, having been plagued with maintenance problems. I was rather surprised to see, when consulting the Trackside Guide, that this particular LRC, #6926; (built in 1983, retired in 2000) actually went on to an extended life at the Federal Railroad Administration in Texas as DOTX 218. Nice fall afternoon. A scene begging for the sunshine that, for me, never came.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:36:54 +0000

I wondered if it was lined for 725. It had a reliable departure time from Hamilton making it a personal favourite for this newbie railfan.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:10:52 +0000

Sharp eye, Aitch. The switch being open to the Cowpath means likely “The Nanticoke” was on the way or just thru; meaning this must be the afternoon VIA #84; as it is rather short.

By: Aitch

Aitch — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 02:10:05 +0000

Even without the sun, you can’t miss with a classic Hamilton West shot; old searchlights, dwarf signal and that extra tall eastbound signal on the south track. And the switch looks lined for a movement on or off the cowpath. Those LRC’s definitely were not the most attractive units. You might say, a face only a mother could love. Made them kinda likeable in a way.