Comments on: York-Durham Heritage Railway RS-11 #3612, which began life as DW&P, same number; is seen in downtown Unionville on a special train (along with YDRC 3610). I believe the occasion was the Mid-Autumn Unionville festival, and what I saw of it had quite a large turnout. After close to 30 years, the YD Heritage outfit announced bankruptcy at the beginning of 2024. I am wondering where all the locomotives went. Anyone know ??

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:33:18 +0000

The wooden boxcar was also acquired by RERA and moved to Saskatchewan by truck a few months ago.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:16:15 +0000

I always wish I went to see them during their bucolic days as you pictured, all matching , old coaches… I was an idiot for not going then. It wasn’t all that far from the many times I drove through on the 401..

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0000

We did, and we went back too! Moves are still occurring sporadically. 2 cars are at the interchange as of Monday.

I’ve written a story that’s going to Railfan and Railroad in the next issue – it turned out to be a rather eventful night.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:05:16 +0000

It was a blessing, to say the least, that you guys braved the elements and went out to record history.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:58:59 +0000

All three locomotives, all budd coaches, 3 ONR coaches, 1 caboose, and 2 ballast cars were acquired by RERA. These are being moved now by rail.

Two more cars were also acquired the rules car and riveted flatcar which will have to move out by truck or be scrapped if they can’t. The rules car is parked by the station and flatcar in the siding at Goodwood.

I’m sure you guys saw the update by myself and Jacob in December. The movements are ongoing as I type this.

By: Matthew Whiteley

Matthew Whiteley — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:29:30 +0000

1310 was part of the RERA acquisitions

By: sdfourty

sdfourty — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:25:55 +0000

Did the ONR reclaimed their former RS-3 #1310 ?

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:24:31 +0000

Matthew Hayduk appears to be the president of RERA and RERA Canada and is the one leading this effort. I wonder if their plans are to keep the equipment here or move it to PA.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:53:33 +0000

Again, thanks to all for the information. I guess if you want prime land for development and do not appreciate an “ugly” RoW, bringing up the threat of liability insurances is a good way to ruffle the feathers of anyone so much as even thinking of reviving the railroad experience.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:47:02 +0000

RERA did acquire two coaches in addition to the locomotives.