Railpictures.ca - A.W. Mooney Photo: The year 1995 started off on a rather sad note for all rail commuters on VIA and Amtrak who began their day using Grimsby’s fancy old station. For on the eve of the last day of 1994, an electrical fire destroyed this well loved landmark. Here, we see the morning train stopping for passengers who no doubt feel distressed over seeing the remains of one of the most photographed railroad structures in the province. The board & batten classic didn’t stand a chance. And it was never replaced. | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

The year 1995 started off on a rather sad note for all rail commuters on VIA and Amtrak who began their day using Grimsby's fancy old station. For on the eve of the last day of 1994, an electrical fire destroyed this well loved landmark.
Here, we see the morning train stopping for passengers who no doubt feel distressed over seeing the remains of one of the most photographed railroad structures in the province.
The board & batten classic didn't stand a chance. And it was never replaced.

Caption: The year 1995 started off on a rather sad note for all rail commuters on VIA and Amtrak who began their day using Grimsby's fancy old station. For on the eve of the last day of 1994, an electrical fire destroyed this well loved landmark. Here, we see the morning train stopping for passengers who no doubt feel distressed over seeing the remains of one of the most photographed railroad structures in the province. The board & batten classic didn't stand a chance. And it was never replaced.

Photographer:	A.W. Mooney [2385] (more) (contact)
Date:	01/02/1995 (search)
Railway:	Amtrak (search)
Reporting Marks:	AMTK 392 (search)
Train Symbol:	#97 (search)
Subdivision/SNS:	CN Grimsby Sub. (search)
City/Town:	Grimsby (search)
Province:	Ontario (search)
Share Link:	http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=59117

Click here to Log-in or Register and add your vote.


17 Favourites	Photographers like Gold.Log-in or Register to show appreciation
View count:	231 Views

Share this image on Facebook, Twitter or email using the icons below
Photo ID: 57782

Sorry, there is no map for this photo. Photographer did not add GPS co-ordinates. Please add next time or ask for a correction to this photo.

All comments must be positive in nature and abide by site rules. Anything else may be removed without warning.

One Comment

Todd Steinman

July 9, 2026 at 1:42 pm

I am not sure how I missed this image, but tahtw as a very sad time indeed. I was in high school then, and never knew that CN’s Grimsby station was distinguished as being one of the most photographed buildings in Ontario! Wish I did know about it. I would’ve loved getting pictures. You’ve captured the ‘somber’ mood well here Arnold.

Years later, I did finally make it back to Grimsby and visited the antique store inside the old GWR station. The had a set of modern crossbucks, but I inquired if it was for sale. No go, so went to leave and noticed the Grimsby namesign had blown off the VIA shelter….

Cancel reply

To comment you must log in. Not a member? Click here to register

Todd Steinman

July 9, 2026 at 1:42 pm

I am not sure how I missed this image, but tahtw as a very sad time indeed. I was in high school then, and never knew that CN’s Grimsby station was distinguished as being one of the most photographed buildings in Ontario! Wish I did know about it. I would’ve loved getting pictures. You’ve captured the ‘somber’ mood well here Arnold.

Years later, I did finally make it back to Grimsby and visited the antique store inside the old GWR station. The had a set of modern crossbucks, but I inquired if it was for sale. No go, so went to leave and noticed the Grimsby namesign had blown off the VIA shelter….