Comments on: With spring finally in the air, the northbound Orangeville Wayfreight passes MP 21 on a rare Wednesday run. CP’s Streetsville Switcher was very late on Tuesday, so in true shortline fashion, Cando ran an extra to service the customers. After 17 years, the Cando era will soon come to a close on this line. Effective July 1, Trillium Rail will take over operation of the 35 mile line.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 09:49:41 +0000

It’s a wonder how long Cando will hang onto the BCRY. Or how long they will last at all…maybe less ground to cover…track work expenses, etc but i’m seeing car loads less than they did in the the Orangeville Streetsville run…maybe Barrie pays more and the line stops at Utopia interchange…just a thought.

By: runeight

runeight — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:02:13 +0000

The clock is ticking quickly Brad.
Here is the current plan, but understand, things can change. Thursday June 21 serving Orangeville only. Train will NOT go south.
Friday June 22, not operating.
Tuesday June 26, normal trip. On duty 0700.
Friday June 29, southbound only. Terminate at Streetsville.

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:16:13 +0000

Sorry, it’s probably been mentioned, but what days and roughly what times does Cando operate? I’m going to be in Streetsville and want to catch one of the last runs. Thanks!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 17 May 2018 13:01:42 +0000

Trillium is under new management, and has been for some time now. Things aren’t the same

By: BradKetchen

BradKetchen — Thu, 17 May 2018 10:05:32 +0000

I’m a wee bit concerned though with Trillium as they split from the ex CN Cayuga spur… Bridge maintenance I believe..but maybe i’m talking out of turn in logistics and so forth. I was hoping G&W or Ontario Southland would be on the ball…. and the latter seeing some F units comes into Streetsville! But a Trillium RS18u will be just a fun! Hope it goes well.

By: Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop — Thu, 17 May 2018 01:57:39 +0000

The Burford Spur is pretty hit and miss, but perhaps you’ll get lucky in the summer! The over under shot is not the easiest to get, but it does happen on occasion!

As for age, yes, I’m 22 now. Just finished university and am looking to get into teaching now!

By: Railfan99

Railfan99 — Wed, 16 May 2018 15:32:06 +0000

Thanks Joseph! I seen your profile many times and your images are great! You seem to be one of the few on here to have captured the over/under photo of CN 580 and SOR on the Burford! Man that’s a great shot!! I still have yet to check out the Burford and with CN taking over SOR it seems I better do it sooner rather than later if you know what I mean. I tried posted on here when I was 14 but they weren’t good enough. I finally started practicing with a good digital camera when I was 15 and now a few images made it on here but it appears I still got lots to learn. Thanks for the complement too, I sure hope your right! I’m assuming your in your early 20s now being that you began posting on here around 2011?

Steve, that’s interesting! As stated earlier I sure hope Trillium brings back the Explorer!!

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Wed, 16 May 2018 13:00:41 +0000

Folks, see this article from the Orangeville banner:

Journalists obviously dig far deeper

https://www.orangeville.com/news-story/8607219-orangeville-brampton-railway-close-to-securing-successor-as-cando-rail-s-exit-looms/

By: Joseph Bishop

Joseph Bishop — Tue, 15 May 2018 21:39:05 +0000

Good for you Graydon, I started posting on here when I was 14, you’re learning lots and will do well in the future!

By: Railfan99

Railfan99 — Tue, 15 May 2018 18:59:16 +0000

Brad my name is Graydon and I am actually much younger than a lot of photographers on here. I’ll be 18 on May 24 (Queen Victoria’s Birthday). I’ve been in the hobby for 8 yrs now (first got into it in Spring 2010) and I do have YouTube vids of my layout here a link to a vid when I gave a layout tour https://youtu.be/lSn_W02AUxE
As you can see it’s not spectacularly huge but it’ll do. I really hope to finally fix the power on the first section with all the mountains. Power over there is a complete nightmare!!!!