Caption: The New Kid on the block, QGRY 2500 is leading train 518-25 - Stratford Swing job. On weekends, 518 runs Stratford to Kitchener, down to the CP Interchange (CPR Waterloo sub) and back, performing work on the way (anywhere, really) as needed, and fairly often one of the tasks of the day is to bring loaded Toyota multis from CP to the yard for the next days 432.

At the time of this writing, catching the Stratford local power is the only way you'll see a solid GW Orange consist on GEXR - these engines usually power 581 from Stratford to Goderich and Hensall most weekdays and of course the swing job 518 on weekends. In time this will change, as the orange invasion continues..

Speaking of the invasion.. QGRY 2500 arrived a week or so ago, and the rumour according to trades employees is 2500 is to replace GEXR 3821 that is being sent away, to an unknown fate. One crew member told me 3821 needs rewiring but it's 'too expensive'. Doesn't sound good.. does it.