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There were very few days that train 71, Toronto-Windsor, warranted more than 2 engines or 3 cars. Saturday was considered a slow day ( in between busy Friday's and Sunday's ). Taking advantage of a crystal clear late October morning, and the availability of the older motive power, I waited patiently for train 71 to arrive town. CN is getting ready to build the connecting track over to C&O's Subdivision No.2 so that freights between Windsor and Toronto can begin using the former Conrail CASO Sub via Fargo. Prior to the changeover to OCS clearances, a new Operator's station will be erected (behind me) and be called CN Chatham East. It would be built twice because vandals torched the first attempt. I have photos of both versions, and the burned out remains. So keep watching!
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Caption: There were very few days that train 71, Toronto-Windsor, warranted more than 2 engines or 3 cars. Saturday was considered a slow day ( in between busy Friday's and Sunday's ). Taking advantage of a crystal clear late October morning, and the availability of the older motive power, I waited patiently for train 71 to arrive town. CN is getting ready to build the connecting track over to C&O's Subdivision No.2 so that freights between Windsor and Toronto can begin using the former Conrail CASO Sub via Fargo. Prior to the changeover to OCS clearances, a new Operator's station will be erected (behind me) and be called CN Chatham East. It would be built twice because vandals torched the first attempt. I have photos of both versions, and the burned out remains. So keep watching!

Photographer:
Bruce Mercer [100] (more) (contact)
Date: 10/26/1985 (search)
Railway: VIA Rail (search)
Reporting Marks: VIA 6763 (search)
Train Symbol: VIA 71 (search)
Subdivision/SNS: CN Chatham East (search)
City/Town: Chatham (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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