Comments on: Stashed away somewhere in MacMillan Yard and having not been used in 10 years, CN 50948 was called upon for duty and finally got to spread its wings. With more lake affect snow in the forecast and the one train a day in each direction, the spreader was called in to move back the snowbanks. From what I was told the last time the Newmarket Sub seen a spread was over a decade ago or so.

By: JoeDurocher

JoeDurocher — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:17:03 +0000

So, the spreader clears – or at least flattens – the snow on the tracks it is on, and on the adjoining tracks?

By: cpcnguy

cpcnguy — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:45:31 +0000

This is awesome. Love it!
I cant speak for CP, but CN always has a 3 man crew for work trains. Engineer, conductor, and the brakeman.The amount of engineering employees varies, but is generally 2.

By: crr200

crr200 — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:58:00 +0000

Very cool photo. Doesn’t look like it would have been the easiest to get either, in more ways than one.

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:03:39 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone!

By: JA

JA — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:34:45 +0000

Thanks everyone!

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:33:07 +0000

Thank you Stephen!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:30:21 +0000

Matthew, the crew in the plow radio instructions to the running trades crew in the locomotive.

Two MOW crew will be in the plow, a Locomotive Engineer and Conductor in the engine.

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:43:52 +0000

Nice Photo! How does the plow control the locomotive pushing it? I know it has some things on the plow like a horn and lights.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:30:18 +0000

Classic shot of a classic piece of equipment.
CN 50948 (815-26) is a Jordan Type J, s/n 1432, built in 1973 and delivered new to the Danforth Work Equipment Shop in Scarborough, ON. Some 40+ years later, new spreaders being built by Jordan successor Harsco Track Technologies can be equipped with a full locomotive control stand and a plethora of safety, productivity and ergonomic appliances not even heard of in the early 70′s.
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=20703
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=20708

By: Dave Brook

Dave Brook — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 01:23:47 +0000

Timeless……..