Comments on: Sometimes the timing is perfect ! We had heard that 420 was heading our way with 6644 leading, and if things worked out just right, we would be at the CP – BCRY interchange at the same time as his southbound passage. Sure enough, we heard him call the signals at Essa and our unit was in the perfect position to be in the shot too. I love the “human element” in railroading, and when I saw I had also captured the two Conductors exchanging waves, it made my day.

By: Isaac Bryson

Isaac Bryson — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:56:19 +0000

Should have clarified. I would be catching it on the active stretch of track. I only mentioned Stayner because that’s the last time I caught it.

By: runeight

runeight — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:18:44 +0000

Isaac — The active track only goes about one mile west of Utopia now and it is used for car storage. Only thing left in Stayner is the rail. All the active industries are in Barrie and Innisfil.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:48:16 +0000

Awesome.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:57:33 +0000

Very nice Steve! Could be another candidate for shot of the Year and nice to see the Railway employees involved!

By: Isaac Bryson

Isaac Bryson — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:42:59 +0000

This is crazy! I’m really hoping to get back up to see the BCRY this summer for the first time since the Collingwood abandonment (where I would see BCRY in Stayner). Amazing shot!

By: runeight

runeight — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:01:54 +0000

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. The right place at the right time !
No more storage cars at the moment but that could change with one set-off.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 23:38:08 +0000

Steve, as usual, great shot, multi-decades between BCRY 1001 and CP.’s 6644, three different colour schemes and a very nice human touch conductor to conductor ! Good timing plus skill ! By the way, any more stored railway cars on BCRY ? Thanks for posting
John

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:45:03 +0000

Nice shot!

By: Kevin Flood

Kevin Flood — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:40:16 +0000

Excellent!