Comments on: TTC PCC 4357 (A6-class, built by CC&F in 1947-48) ambles eastbound on Dundas Street past Yonge, through a track work construction zone and passing an old Gradall G1000 telescopic boom excavator. On the right is the Brown Derby Tavern, recently closed and soon to be rebuilt to house multiple retail outlets. Not sure what “Jugs and Mugs” in the “San Francisco Room” refers to, but it’s likely something seedy, as were many establishments along Yonge Street back in the day. Robert D. McMann photo, Dan Dell’Unto collection slide.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:32:36 +0000

Here’s the railway version of a Gradall excavator from the early 1970′s.
CN 437-07 is a hi-rail Gradall G-660 telescopic boom excavator.
This was one of my most enjoyable jobs as a Work Equipment machine operator in the early 1970′s.

http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=27469

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 04:39:30 +0000

looks like a mighty fine watering hole indeed.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:13:42 +0000

My goodness; the old Brown Derby !!! Now that takes me back. Ooops! I see there is a TTC vehicle in the shot too…coming up alongside what looks like a ’73 Ford Custom.