Comments on: The Guelph subdivision can easily be described as a roller coaster, and this telephoto shot really shows it off well. CN L568 is at track speed of 55 MPH as they rush toward Stratford with 17 loads of fertilizer. From Kitchener to Highway 7, the Guelph sub can be described as a turkey trail (25 mph) but after HWY 7 and in the straight to Stratford, they are a rocket and chasing is impossible – you only get one chance. The customer in the background is apparently two customers, Shakespeare Mills Inc. and Quality Fertilizers Inc., both are active. I wish I did this shot in the GEXR days, but it’s too late. With thanks to friend (and one time mod of this site!) Kyle Stefanovic for the inspiration.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 03:17:01 +0000

Jasons shot is great. He might register for an account soon. I waited a few days just in case

By: Kevin Flood

Kevin Flood — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:56:27 +0000

Very nice Steve! I saw another shot similar to this by…you can probably guess. Seems we’re forming a Kitchener Railfan Team!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:41:20 +0000

Thanks guys. It was a lot of fun. I love our random Kitchener meet-ups, eh.

By: Noe

Noe — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:24:13 +0000

Glad we shot it at this spot. Your’s turned out great. Fun chase!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:26:10 +0000

True true. Baden in particular has a good cluster of crossings.

By: RLK2211

RLK2211 — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:49:26 +0000

I’d hardly call the Guelph Sub a “turkey trail” between Kitchener and New Hamburg, the slow speed isn’t all to do with track conditions, there’s lots of beautiful CWR sections. Public crossings at grade are a lot of the issues!

Anyway….this shot is great! Well done!