tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post1619019368046602875..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: VIA Trip to OttawaErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-32858233548496839652012-11-06T21:39:09.039-05:002012-11-06T21:39:09.039-05:00Thanks for that additional information, 4108. I d...Thanks for that additional information, 4108. I did put 'wrong main' in 'quotation marks'. While there is no right main or wrong main, I am used to seeing mostly right-hand running on the Kingston Sub.<br /><br />Of course, that will be up for grabs when the third track use is more widespread. Do you have any insight on that at this point?<br /><br />Thanks for your comments,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-32029471034416310972012-11-06T11:37:14.581-05:002012-11-06T11:37:14.581-05:00I know this is old news but I feel like explaining...I know this is old news but I feel like explaining the whole wrong main thing. <br /><br />Well first off I would assume you would know there is no such thing as wrong main in ctc. <br /><br />Also, Eastbounds usually use the South track at Kingston BUT they cross 60 and 44 over to the North for this one reason ... <br /><br />61 and 55 leave Brockville at the same time if they are both on time. Since 55 is the westbound train that stops in Gananoque, and the Gan station is on the south side they make sure 61 and 55 are on the south so 60 and 44 can proceed without being slowed down. if 55 were to stop on the North track, Rul1 107 protection would have to be put in place causing 60 and 44 to have to hold back and delay them.GP9Rm4108https://www.blogger.com/profile/15089025192333706088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-18409820361988231002011-09-08T20:47:19.661-04:002011-09-08T20:47:19.661-04:00Bryan, Kott's yard does look to be a good size...Bryan, Kott's yard does look to be a good size on satellite view. Thanks for mentioning the OC Yahoogroup. Yahoogroups are an excellent source of information, but the most challenging part is finding out about each group's existence. I'll have to check it out.<br /><br />Allison, remember these aren't merely comments or responses - they're a dialogue with Trackside Treasure's readers. Bet you didn't think I had that good a memory (I really don't).<br /><br />Thanks for your comments,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-55074734346559801442011-09-08T12:58:22.245-04:002011-09-08T12:58:22.245-04:00Bet you didn't think I'd look for a respon...Bet you didn't think I'd look for a response! Chez VIA is indeed a prime heron-spotting (hawk-spotting too) vantage point. And yes...Roy and Jimmy were on-board buddies for a while! For at least one year they were my Tuesday westbound and Wednesday eastbound crew...I can't remember the train numbers, but it was 07:00 from Central Station and the, hmmm, 18:00+/- back out of Kingston.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16535699663887484751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-75123162253325401632011-09-08T03:44:14.663-04:002011-09-08T03:44:14.663-04:00Hm, good point about the model ops. The team track...Hm, good point about the model ops. The team track is always full!<br /><br />I was a little surprised to hear that number myself. Kott Lumber has been around forever, but it never struck me as a very busy place. I think they must specialize for commercial builders. (Rail service that frequent would seem to support that) Also, I think the switcher works late at night, after the last VIA departure, so it's not like I ever saw it when I lived there.<br /><br />There's a Yahoo! group for Ottawa railfans that has lots of operational details for the Ottawa Central (now CN).Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-11061108011713906482011-09-07T22:20:16.368-04:002011-09-07T22:20:16.368-04:00Absolutely not useless, Bryan. Although often see...Absolutely not useless, Bryan. Although often seen on model layouts, how many lumberyards still have direct rail service, especially with that frequency?<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-4133437924555631872011-09-07T18:37:11.280-04:002011-09-07T18:37:11.280-04:00A useless tidbit for you: I believe Kott Lumber ge...A useless tidbit for you: I believe Kott Lumber gets rail service about 1-3 times per week. Loaded boxcars and centrebeams.Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-84872135228767118022011-09-07T16:57:36.297-04:002011-09-07T16:57:36.297-04:00You're right Brian, it was June 21, 1984...690...You're right Brian, it was June 21, 1984...6901 and 4 LRC cars hit a lumber car resulting in 27 injuries. Time does indeed slip in. The only way 'a few years' could apply would be based on the fact that many of my posts are from the eighties:)<br /><br />I did get a photo of a centre beam bulkhead in that (former Kot Lumber) spur as we sped by. <br /><br />Interestingly, the train was delayed at Danforth by a fatality on VIA train 65 ahead, not arriving in Toronto Union until 0508!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-19625827088978305382011-09-07T02:20:03.593-04:002011-09-07T02:20:03.593-04:00"when we passed the lumberyard spur near Fall..."when we passed the lumberyard spur near Fallowfield where a VIA train ran through an open switch a few years ago"<br /><br />If "by a few years", you mean two decades. Wow, time flies.Bryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-69252256180022021052011-09-06T23:26:46.561-04:002011-09-06T23:26:46.561-04:00Oh, did I mention the herons seen flying away from...Oh, did I mention the herons seen flying away from the train throughout those swamps? Onboard ornithology or, proof that trainwatching is not for the birds.<br /><br />Also, you shouldn't regret your MTL-KGTN commuting - you were definitely a 'regular' on that run, and some of the crew knew it. And those were real operating guys, not like the current VIA cart jockeys! Besides, I still have a couple of Tabular General Bulletin Orders (TGBO's) courtesy of Roy and company.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.<br />Eric<br />(you know,the other CP Blogger, not<br />http://collaborativepiano.blogspot.com)Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-80601850514247321512011-09-06T23:13:34.608-04:002011-09-06T23:13:34.608-04:00Only my little brother could document a train trip...Only my little brother could document a train trip in this many layers of awareness...I missed so much in those many years of Montreal-Kingston commutes!!!<br />Well done!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16535699663887484751noreply@blogger.com