tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post434431594331889432..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: Then and Now: VIA at Kingston 1979-2013Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-60490624872860753382013-12-04T00:35:48.188-05:002013-12-04T00:35:48.188-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-77474387264836858052013-11-22T09:41:53.552-05:002013-11-22T09:41:53.552-05:00Thanks, Adam. As you know, Kingston is a good rail...Thanks, Adam. As you know, Kingston is a good railfan spot, especially compared to some other Kingston Sub locations/stations. With the undergrowth starting to grow in everywhere (a few weeks ago a CN crew was weed-whacking to improve the Counter St crossing sightlines), we're always guaranteed a clear shot at Kingston. Now, getting around those hockey-stick lightposts is another matter!<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-71677740954091662102013-11-22T09:40:24.028-05:002013-11-22T09:40:24.028-05:00VIA's locomotive fleet was indeed in tough sha...VIA's locomotive fleet was indeed in tough shape before the F40s arrived, Michael. Note that 6502 was traditionally a western unit. A two-car consist, too.<br /> <br />The LRCs on the Cavalier? Yes, indeed crazy. I used to have a section in my blog sidebar called Krazy Konsists at Kingston. These were good candidates. Then I created my first book so that section ended. VIA grew tired of wyeing the train, so it ran in reverse order east then west etc. just before the train was cut.<br /> <br />Thanks for your comments,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-75247183915090224622013-11-21T22:00:45.001-05:002013-11-21T22:00:45.001-05:00Wonderful recollections, Eric. Thank you for shar...Wonderful recollections, Eric. Thank you for sharing these photos. I like seeing the same setting in different times - the permanence of the backdrop versus the changes in what rolls by.<br /><br />Adam<br />http://walkerweb.caAdam Walkerhttp://walkerweb.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-2295489068807640352013-11-21T12:58:45.650-05:002013-11-21T12:58:45.650-05:00That first shot really captures the reality of Via...That first shot really captures the reality of Via Rail in its first decade. That F unit looks like it could keel over and die at any second. Those units looked great but were long in the tooth before they were given the blue and yellow Via treatment. Also love the LRC locomotive pulling non-LRC equipment. Strange to see those consists!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-18117548700044521902013-11-18T09:17:50.999-05:002013-11-18T09:17:50.999-05:00Thanks for your comment, Ben. Indeed, considering ...Thanks for your comment, Ben. Indeed, considering the Grand Trunk laid that right-of-way in something like 1856, little has changed except the rail size, signalling etc but the alignment is the same.<br /><br />The station provides an excellent backdrop for the changing, passing scene. I do miss being able to 'see' more of the train and its passengers, due to the tinted glass now in use.<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-72813007325792292662013-11-17T13:53:51.944-05:002013-11-17T13:53:51.944-05:00Thanks for putting together those photos Eric. I w...Thanks for putting together those photos Eric. I was happy to ride along in the Trackside Treasure DeLorean. <br />Interesting how the moving equipment ages so much faster than the rest of the system. You don't really notice until you read a Trackside Treasure post with such great photos for comparison. <br /><br />BenBArailsystemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12089849871577081083noreply@blogger.com