Comments on: Taking a break from mainline trains, two friends and I ventured down into Hamilton’s Ontario industrial core for the first time during a spring morning in 1995. I remember at the time we were overwhelmed with the maze of tracks and all the industries that were still served by rail as well as all the industrial units that were working behind the seemingly endless rows of fences. However, not long into our tour, we came across CN GP9RM 7031 and SW1200RSM 7305 switching the Stelco Steel Rod Mill facility. We took a few photos and also shot the pair working the nearby Stelwire Parkdale plant. I believe that at least one of these industries still receives rail service today; however corrections and additional information are both welcome and would be appreciated.

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:07:32 +0000

This just reappeared for me in the top banner. What a great shot. A very well-deserved number of views too.

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:54:31 +0000

And 7305.. SO CLOSE

Railfan99 — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:29:25 +0000

Before SOR huh? Great photo Jay!

jknott86 — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:06:46 +0000

For this shot, I consider it a public service. Happy to help get this one out there! Agreed with Steve – amazing.

Noe — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:40:44 +0000

Also, a big thank you to Jamie Knott for assisting with the photo editing on this one as well.

Stephen C. Host — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:52:47 +0000

Amazing. By the time I got to photographing down there it was abandoned. (Rod mill)