Comments on: The sun rises on the final day… GMTX 333 has finished lifting the final 4 hoppers from industries in Orangeville and is seen making its way south towards the yard before they begin the trip southbound to Streetsville. As of April 1st 2022, the tracks in this photo have been completely ripped up as the city of Orangeville wants a functional trail by summer 2022. I wish it was an April Fools joke. :(

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Thu, 19 May 2022 12:54:17 +0000

I heard it came off lease shortly after the last train. I believe the decal is still on the front of the unit.

By: Isaac Bryson

Isaac Bryson — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:48:28 +0000

I believe the unit is still sitting in Streetsville.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 07:50:37 +0000

Is Gio still leasing that unit? And if so, have they kept the decal on the nose?

By: Isaac Bryson

Isaac Bryson — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 23:43:16 +0000

Thanks for the kind words guys! I agree this decision is very short-sighted. Orangeville will feel the impact in terms of an average of 1400 trucks added to the roads each year.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:13:34 +0000

Excellent image. Fitting you would do so well capturing this train on its final journey.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:30:11 +0000

Thank the Ontario Government’s Shortlone Railway Act amendments. 30 days and absolutely zero requirement to offer it to any other railway for continued operation

By: Klaucker

Klaucker — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:24:43 +0000

Criminal that they allow these lines to be ripped up, especially so quickly

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:50:30 +0000

Functional rail trail? Cop out for real estate. Such a shame.

By: Brundle

Brundle — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:54:35 +0000

The sun angle is perfect for lighting up the cab.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:52:53 +0000

Very nice image! Such a shame and something that they will regret one day.