Comments on: This old engine sat on the siding for months prior. Each time I passed it going to the local indoor pool with the kids, I wished I had my camera. This time, due to the chase of local freight CN 514, i had it! And boy am I glad i did. From fellow contributor Luke Bellefleur, using information posted on the site “Old Time Trains”: Thompsons # nil in new paint scheme and window protectors. Acq. 2/2013 ex Bucyrus-Erie 8302 South Milwaukee, WI nee Normetal Mining # nil. 80-ton GE 28481 10/1946. With it boarded up, I knew time wasn’t on my side. Next day after this photo, the engine was loaded onto a flatbed truck and hauled away. To where? Not exactly sure, but the next morning my boss came into work quite excited. Tells me his story:”You’ll never guess what I did, I followed an engine all the way home!” Last known sighting was just inside the sleepy city limits of Kent Bridge, Ontario. Destination still unknown to this contributor.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:28:35 +0000

Well, it may be re-locating somewhere else Arnold! Just have to wait and see where it ultimately ends up

awmooney — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:34:36 +0000

Most interesting report, Todd. I saw this unit on Feb. 28th and kinda hoped it would still be there for a better shot…..but I guess not.