Comments on: Three GP40-2L(W) as they were designated back in the late 1970s appeared to be everywhere. This image shows a westbound with CN 9557, 9633 and 9596 rolling over Hwy 403 about to climb Copetown Hill. It is early November, a great time to be wandering when the sun is still warm and the bugs have called it a year. The problem I have with this location is: Is it Burlington? Hamilton? Dundas? Flamborough? I gave it the location of Hamilton West because the railroad name sign is just out of sight by the CN boxcar seen back in the train.

By: Noe

Noe — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:21:20 +0000

Great photo Arnold. I wish I shot more here back in the day.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:10:18 +0000

I see what you mean – so in a few seconds the train would be in pre-amalgamation Dundas, and Hamilton, and Burlington all at the same time.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:22:28 +0000

You definitely have the location identified correctly as Hamilton West.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:10:50 +0000

Thanks, Terry. That whole area keeps me guessing as to proper location; which is why, for sake of argument; I just refer to it as Bayivew, Hamilton West, Mile 1 Dundas, etc.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:35:02 +0000

I’d say the train is still in Hamilton, once it crosses Hwy 403 it will be into Dundas. It appears to be coming off The Cowpath?