Comments on: Photographed while waiting for trains on the CP Galt Subdivsion, CP wooden caboose 437238 is at Galt, Ontario in winter 1982.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:40:08 +0000

Very much appreciated.

By: Train Dude

Train Dude — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:36:57 +0000

Thanks for all the additional info.

I will check to see if I got a shot of that crane. If I do I will scan it for posting.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:57:20 +0000

Good morning RonaldB. Thanks for that info.
Let me know the CP running numbers of the cranes you once operated. I may have some photos you might be interested in.
I would also be interested in seeing any crane or MoW equipment photos you might care to share. – Paul

By: RonaldB

RonaldB — Mon, 29 May 2023 03:43:40 +0000

This caboose may well be there at Galt for work service with the crane. I can’t recall what type of crane that is by the number, but back in 1982, cranes were operated as trains with a Conductor arranging track time, hence the need for a caboose. Now, this type of work is handled by track maintenance forces using “TOPs” (track occupancy permit). I worked several cranes the Wellman crane, a Burro crane, & a PYKE crane which looked just like a Burro.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sun, 28 May 2023 22:05:57 +0000

Nice pic! Any chance you got a better shot of that crane CP C-382 in the background?