Comments on: Running from Hearst to Noranda (via Englehart) over the Ontario Northland, CN 2561 sweeps through the scenic rock cut at Boston Creek with detour stack train Q188. After two previously failed attempts at shooting a detour here, the third time was indeed the charm.

By: Ryan Gaynor

Ryan Gaynor — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:11:08 +0000

Thank you, Stuart! The whole trip was an exercise of dedication. Between the blown out tire, some unplanned “off-roading” at Val Gagne and spending a night in the “Chateau RAViera” (I drive a Toyota RAV 4), it was quite the adventure. Lots more to come. Stay tuned.

By: Ryan Gaynor

Ryan Gaynor — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:09:11 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Tim! Great to hear from you.

The Hearst to Noranda detours ran via Englehart as a result of the north leg of the wye at Swastika Junction being out of service (and under 4 feet of snow). Essentially, the trains ran southbound into Englehart where the power would then swing around the wye and connect back onto the rear of the train for the run out to Noranda. Glad you’ve been enjoying these photos. I plan to share more of them in the coming days on here, Flickr and my Instagram page. Stay tuned.

By: Stuart Streit

Stuart Streit — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:08:36 +0000

WOW! That’s dedication. More great stuff Ryan. More to come?

By: Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:06:35 +0000

Via Englehart? Wow. Did they do this because they had to run around the train? Guessing there isn’t a north to east connection is there?

Do you have anymore of your shots from this trip anywhere? They are very cool. Glad you made the trip.