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I was sitting at home one hot summer night, minding my own business (I think), and I get this phone call. The "boys" from the Leatherstocking Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society had made it to Welland from Oneonta, NY in quest of a couple of locomotives for the society's tourist train. So, being a member, I am obliged to help out, or at least greet them upon arrival :o). And off I go down to the former Intermetco factory just off the Hwy 406 by the canal. I brought a cooler of water and some other interesting thirst quenchers. It was HOT. So, after a sequence of photos both for myself, for the lads, and the Chapter Newsletter; we got to cleaning out these neglected units.
Slater Steel had purchased Atlas Specialty Steel recently and did away with the plant switchers. The two pictured are x-CN S-7 8223; now Atlas #10 and soon to be CACV 3152. Behind it is x-CN S-4 8181, now Atlas #9 and soon to be CACV 3151. CACV is Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley; the tourist road, owned by the LRHS, based out of Milford, NY.  First thing we stenciled the locomotives "CACX" on account we are not a common carrier railroad, so the reporting marks have to end in the letter "X"; thus making our official interchange reporting marks CACX. Before heading Stateside, both brake systems had to be updated in order to receive a current Blue Card, as required by the FRA. On July 4th Trillium S-13 #110 fetched the units to interchange with the CP for the trip to Cooperstown Jct., NY. They were a long time getting there, but currently both these units are still operating on the railroad. Cooperstown, for the Baseball Hall of Fame, is a great place to visit, and now you know there is a train ride to be had as well. The white car pictured is mine. I actually forgot how I got in there. :o)
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Caption: I was sitting at home one hot summer night, minding my own business (I think), and I get this phone call. The "boys" from the Leatherstocking Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society had made it to Welland from Oneonta, NY in quest of a couple of locomotives for the society's tourist train. So, being a member, I am obliged to help out, or at least greet them upon arrival :o). And off I go down to the former Intermetco factory just off the Hwy 406 by the canal. I brought a cooler of water and some other interesting thirst quenchers. It was HOT. So, after a sequence of photos both for myself, for the lads, and the Chapter Newsletter; we got to cleaning out these neglected units. Slater Steel had purchased Atlas Specialty Steel recently and did away with the plant switchers. The two pictured are x-CN S-7 8223; now Atlas #10 and soon to be CACV 3152. Behind it is x-CN S-4 8181, now Atlas #9 and soon to be CACV 3151. CACV is Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley; the tourist road, owned by the LRHS, based out of Milford, NY. First thing we stenciled the locomotives "CACX" on account we are not a common carrier railroad, so the reporting marks have to end in the letter "X"; thus making our official interchange reporting marks CACX. Before heading Stateside, both brake systems had to be updated in order to receive a current Blue Card, as required by the FRA. On July 4th Trillium S-13 #110 fetched the units to interchange with the CP for the trip to Cooperstown Jct., NY. They were a long time getting there, but currently both these units are still operating on the railroad. Cooperstown, for the Baseball Hall of Fame, is a great place to visit, and now you know there is a train ride to be had as well. The white car pictured is mine. I actually forgot how I got in there. :o)

Photographer:
A.W. Mooney [2139] (more) (contact)
Date: 06/23/2002 (search)
Railway: Industrial (search)
Reporting Marks: Atlas 10 (search)
Train Symbol: n/a (search)
Subdivision/SNS: TRRR Canal Spur (search)
City/Town: Welland (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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7 Comments
  1. Apparently this is Trillium’s new storage yard, as there’s multiple engines here and the coaches.

  2. Yes, you are correct, Docta. A collection of junk. I forgot to mention that. Looks more like an above ground cemetery, doesn’t it? :o )

  3. May be junk, but it’s all junk I haven’t shot yet…is there anyway to get in there without it being deemed trespassing? lol

  4. Go in there on a sunny Sunday afternoon; park by the road…if anyone comes around show the camera and act innocent.:o) I went in once and so long as it was obvious I was not going to approach the equipment, I felt I would not be hassled. Two minutes, 5 pictures, and I was gone. There was no one around………..(Are there NO Trespassing signs? Don’t think so.)

  5. DoctaPinklaces: FYI – Mr Mooney is wanted in several jurisdictions..so be careful when he says it’s ok to trespass ; )

  6. Now, now Snake…….You KNOW I’ve been a good boy. However, would advise Docta IF something happened and he was given a ticket for trespassing, not to look me up to pay it for him.

  7. I’ve had luck in getting no tickets yet so maybe I’ll try to push it again hehe

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