Comments on: Well, after a long stretch I finally witnessed some activity on the old industrial lead into the former Resolute Pulp and Paper complex in Thorold South. It has recently been transformed into an Industrial complex in which one of the partners is Bioveld. CN during the night has been bringing in tank cars to the yard about a half mile south of here by the old Hayes-Dana plant which is now part of Bioveld. GIO 4003 is seen shoving 3 tanks cars across Niagara Falls Rd into the plant alongside the Bioveld 1305 which is on the left siding out of sight here. The complex is much more extensive than I realized. No doubt the fans will be coming out now that the operation, currently infrequent, is slated to be 5 days a week in the near future.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:56:08 +0000

Was by there the other day, Steve. That guy and his woman must have made off with the pole, but I cannot see how they could have lifted it.:o)

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:29:51 +0000

The pole Tammy is leaning on is gone. Only three remain. The site is very active and 4003 is parked to your right behind the fence.

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 21:13:29 +0000

The steel mast, cast iron base and light arm would be a good lift for two guys. The signs on the opposite side of the road would be a much better souvenir.

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:55:12 +0000

Arnold, look for it at a train show near you !

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:58:04 +0000

The pole Tammy is leaning on was down a few days later. Don’t know if a car hit it or what, but a pickup truck stopped and it looked like they were going to haul it off as a “souvenir”.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:14:47 +0000

@awmooney Wow! A Female railfan? Brilliant!

By: awmooney

awmooney — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:15:35 +0000

Brad: That is Tammy on the extreme left in the photo. If you watch her video of this subject at TravelingLadyRailFan’ you can see that the crossing is protected by crewman.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:38:03 +0000

Are the signals active? I don’t see a Conductor guarding the crossing so I guess they are. Another good Mr Mooney!

By: NiagaraMike11

NiagaraMike11 — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:45:27 +0000

A recent local newspaper article suggest the old H-D plant has 11 prospective tenants lined up.Some wanting rail access, some access to the canal.
Time will tell!

By: NiagaraMike11

NiagaraMike11 — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 01:41:40 +0000

1305 is currently no workin !!!
They don’t seem in a hurry to fix it.
The tanks had biodiesel loads in them. Where it goes from there is still a mystery!
Gio should also start switching the old Hayes Dana plant, also part of HOPAS future plans.