Comments on: What a difference a few years makes. When I first spent time around here, there was some kind of business jutted in the middle of the Huron Park Spur and the GEXR mainline. Then a layover yard was built. Google has since sprung up, built three buildings, and large condos are now built all around this site. That business located by the tracks was razed and a parking garage was built for exclusive use by Google. Us Kitchener area “locals” anticipated the day it would open for nice vantage points for us non drone photographers. Unfortunately, the garage is all locked down, can’t even walk in anymore without a FOB. Every single access point is locked down due to the ‘encampment’ located nearby. Rats. Well, it was good for a year or two while it lasted. Pictured is 568 departing in the “BNSF Era” which also has since ended – all of these are renumbered or repainted.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:12:48 +0000

Thanks all. Yeah the “salt” in the Potash really does a number on the hoppers eh, at least NSC did it right by seemingly putting a really good coating/paint on their hoppers, they’ve done pretty good.. so far

By: Ian Malenfant-Picard

Ian Malenfant-Picard — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:42:40 +0000

Great shot Stephen, i love the framing!

By: railwayguy

railwayguy — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:04:14 +0000

Interesting picture, how this area as changed; like the three different paint schemes. Nice angle and composition. Thanks for sharing.

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:14:10 +0000

Cool shot. Love those greasy potash hoppers too.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:34:33 +0000

That’s one heck of a nice image. Personally I love the locomotive paint variety.