Comments on: Toronto certainly looked different downtown back in 1977. Where are all the buildings? The CN Tower had just been built and the Royal York Hotel dominated the skyline around Union Station. Here we see eastbound CN 9533, 9448 and 9456 approaching Jarvis Street in an image that would be impossible today. Once accessible to railfans, this location is non-existent now. As far as the CN GP40-2 widecabs are concerned, the lead unit went to Mass Transit Authority by 1997 and the other two dealt off to ALSTOM in 2001.

By: JoeDurocher

JoeDurocher — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 22:53:48 +0000

Arnold, the clock tower I meant is the one near the LCBO on Yonge Street, between the Summerhill and Rosedale subway stops.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 12:59:36 +0000

Joe: No doubt you are referring to the clock at the old Toronto City Hall? A local resident and friend helped work on that clock to keep it in operating condition.

By: JoeDurocher

JoeDurocher — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:29:13 +0000

Here we see two of Toronto’s most famous landmarks. My favourite – not seen here – is the clock tower some distance north of the location of this shot.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:26:56 +0000

No, actually, I cannot recall which camera I used for this. I do know it was a vintage contraption as I was trying it out for the day. Bit of a wide angle lens though.

By: Cdntrainphotog

Cdntrainphotog — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:42:25 +0000

Excellent picture Mr. M. Is that the “medium format” camera that allowed you to get the CN Tower completely in the shot? Changes, Changes in ole T.O.