Comments on: On July 5, 1975 Canadian Pacific FP7 locomotive No. 4062, the third locomotive of westbound Extra 4088 caught fire and was disconnected from the train near mileage 78.5, about two miles east of Franz, Ontario. A Ministry of Natural Resources forest fire suppression crew (including the photographer) was dispatched from Wawa to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent forest.

By: David Carroll

David Carroll — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:43:25 +0000

Many thanks Paul.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:03:17 +0000

Well, we are in the same club! I am also 71, turning 72 in September. Reliving my railway career through wonderful photos like yours.

By: David Carroll

David Carroll — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:51:33 +0000

Hi Paul, thank you for your comment. Yes, where does the time go? I was 21 when I took that photo, I’m 71 now!

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:14:31 +0000

Good morning David
Can you believe it was 50 years ago today you snapped this photo! It remains a classic pic.
Have a great day.
Paul

By: Todd Steinman

Todd Steinman — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:11:46 +0000

Chilling photo….yet most widely used somehow as for popular memes on social media. Happy you shared your photo….a reminder of the dangers that can sometimes happen while working on the road.

By: dhaisell

dhaisell — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:16:27 +0000

A photo that has been memed frequently!

By: Ken Perry

Ken Perry — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:13:34 +0000

Well do I remember that photo in Trains. It was particularly effective for me, then an engine cleaner (wiper) at the CP roundhouse in Victoria, as a reminder of the importance of ensuring enginerooms were kept clean of flammable spills.

By: PRR5406

PRR5406 — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:06:43 +0000

This should be a tee shirt.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:30:53 +0000

Great photo. Great memories. I was working at CN on the ‘West End’ around Oba & Hornepayne when that incident occurred. Thanks for posting!

By: dcarroll

dcarroll — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:27:23 +0000

Yes, that’s right Paul. I still have a few copies of the magazine. I remember going around to newsstands buying up copies so I could give them to friends and family members.