Comments on: With lots of smoke, a CP westbound throttles up, taking “a run at the hill” to Orrs Lake. The train is still occupying the Dundas Street crossing (protected by a watchman in the distant tower) and will soon cross the Grand River as the operator at the Galt station–no doubt on the platform–inspects the train. Power is Western Lines GP9 8535, SGU-equipped RS10 8559, and an unidentified FPA2 or FA2. “OS Galt…”

By: Noe

Noe — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:30:39 +0000

Amazing photo. That would have sounded incredible going up the hill.

By: CN9317

CN9317 — Wed, 15 May 2024 00:48:52 +0000

Correction on the date—March 1973 (not ‘74)

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Tue, 14 May 2024 12:59:13 +0000

Very cool – I can see the Grand River Railway electric poles seem to be cut down but not removed yet as the track in foreground in pavement was the GRR station track I believe!

By: MrDan

MrDan — Tue, 14 May 2024 01:22:56 +0000

A solid maroon and grey consist in 1974 is a pretty good catch!

By: Dave Brook

Dave Brook — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:54:02 +0000

There really aren’t words for what a fabulous piece of history this shot is. The volume of change is immeasurable.