tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post8580261248447174956..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: Millhaven Spur UpdateErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-67422669522354525722020-09-22T10:07:32.403-04:002020-09-22T10:07:32.403-04:00Thanks Eric. I am modelling the BCRY Utopia yard a...Thanks Eric. I am modelling the BCRY Utopia yard and barrie/Innisfil spurs and I wanting more GP9 Unit # 1000 photos.<br />Thanks again!Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-6154427709617990272020-09-22T09:08:34.870-04:002020-09-22T09:08:34.870-04:00OBRY 1000 now in Winnipeg deadline of CANDO Contra...OBRY 1000 now in Winnipeg deadline of CANDO Contracting, Ron.<br />Hope this helps,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-9470869211155067642020-09-22T09:04:13.600-04:002020-09-22T09:04:13.600-04:00Ron
I know this is an old post to reply too but wo...Ron<br />I know this is an old post to reply too but wondering if anyone knows where the OBRY 1000 is right now?<br />ThanksRonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-36410228451531164702020-07-07T13:54:44.424-04:002020-07-07T13:54:44.424-04:00The Barrie Collingwood and the Millhaven Ernestown...The Barrie Collingwood and the Millhaven Ernestown. Two great 'roads' all of which seem to lead back to...Roam.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Chris!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-68060259530573014002020-07-07T12:34:49.141-04:002020-07-07T12:34:49.141-04:00It's funny how the internet works ("funny...It's funny how the internet works ("funny" in the most delightful way). I was chasing down a rabbit hole learning about the Barrie Collingwood Railway and landed back here. Love the way that that tangent lead back to this place.chris mearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790754794833979653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-39754323710719239512016-12-06T21:28:58.846-05:002016-12-06T21:28:58.846-05:00Thanks for that additional information, U. Always ...Thanks for that additional information, U. Always cool to see a classic Geep - even if it's inoperative.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-52509892270710246062016-12-06T19:03:51.472-05:002016-12-06T19:03:51.472-05:001000 was transferred to the Orangeville Brampton R...1000 was transferred to the Orangeville Brampton Railway in 2000 when the town of Orangeville bought the abandoned line from CP that went from Streets ville to Owen Sound(The track from Orangeville to Owensound was torn out in 1998). In 2006 1000 began to show signs of its age and was replaced with CCGX 4009. 1000 was soon after transferred to its current location.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09515900143693948837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-29997569120097623492016-08-17T22:17:58.542-04:002016-08-17T22:17:58.542-04:00Found that episode snippet online, Braedan. Indeed...Found that episode snippet online, Braedan. Indeed - wet noodle logos on half of short hood and under cab window. Lots of control stand views, though. Last time I watched that episode, I was at Crown having my car undercoated. Guess what, it's time to make an appointment again. Good thing you reminded me!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-76017009011253070262016-08-17T20:24:39.751-04:002016-08-17T20:24:39.751-04:00Good post! This is little known about 1000 but it ...Good post! This is little known about 1000 but it was temporarily half painted CN (the nose and cab) in the mid-2000s for use in the 2006 Air Crash Investigation/Mayday documentary episode on the 1986 Hinton Train Disaster. It was for a brief moment 5 minutes in, that the OBRY logo could be seen on the long hood!<br />BraedanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10675523335354506445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-74332622793296696722015-08-23T12:57:39.495-04:002015-08-23T12:57:39.495-04:00Thanks very much for this additional information, ...Thanks very much for this additional information, Dan. Currently, the new TTC articulated streetcars are shipping on TTX flats with idlers!<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-9294724690430689762015-08-20T20:27:14.561-04:002015-08-20T20:27:14.561-04:00In terms of CP flatcars used to deliver subway car...In terms of CP flatcars used to deliver subway cars, it's time for a little summary:<br /><br />The original G-class Gloucester subway cars were delivered to the TTC on standard 52'6" CP 300000 series flatcars in the 1950's.<br /><br />In the early 60's the longer 75' aluminum MLW M1's were probably all delivered on those 3 nearly 84 ft 418-series cars, 418103, 418124, 418125, made from chopped-down passenger cars using the 3-axle trucks. The 313000 series appears to be absent.<br /><br />When it was time to deliver the large HSC H1 order, they were joined in the mid-60's (1965 or so) by the 8 car series 313000-007, more chopped-down passenger cars around the same dimensions but with a totally different, more contemporary fishbelly sill design. Both sets were listed separately in a 1965 CP equipment summary, so the three oddballs probably weren't renumbered spawn (but could have been retired by the 8). Again, 3-axle passenger trucks were used.<br /><br />Those all appear to have disappeared from the roster by the mid-70's, replaced with some generic long flatcars with no markings riding on 2-axle trucks, likely home-made, perhaps by HSC since there's no visible CP markings (they were used to deliver the H5's in the mid-late 70's).<br /><br />By the 1980's H6 order, from photos it appears TTX flatcars (perhaps in the MTTX series) were the cars of choice being used to deliver the cars (H6's). CP did have some 315500 series heavy duty flats they used for transporting some other transit agencies' cars.<br /><br />Not sure on the T1's of the 1990's.MrDannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-37319858649402600272014-03-29T21:22:24.909-04:002014-03-29T21:22:24.909-04:00Thanks for that additional information, Fred. Whil...Thanks for that additional information, Fred. While the Coco Paving operation only received seasonal shipments at first, the business seems to arrive year-round now. <br /><br />Watch for an upcoming post on the propane operation nearby.<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-46981848849552647852014-03-29T21:19:20.070-04:002014-03-29T21:19:20.070-04:00OBRY 1000 still is parked at the same location no...OBRY 1000 still is parked at the same location noted above. Just drove by it today (Mar 29,2014) and it still looks like the photos above.<br />FredFred Totnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-36888764906240556222012-06-01T18:57:07.544-04:002012-06-01T18:57:07.544-04:00Rick, of course you are correct. Thanks for that ...Rick, of course you are correct. Thanks for that additional detail, which I've since included. It's quite a surprise, coming upon this unit roadside nearly in the middle of nowhere!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-3194150280009862192012-06-01T16:26:44.268-04:002012-06-01T16:26:44.268-04:00Hi Geep is actually ex-Orangeville & Brampton ...Hi Geep is actually ex-Orangeville & Brampton Railway. another Cando property. I saw it in Orangeville on many occasions.<br /><br />Rick D.<br />Niagara FallsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-126015666282107272012-05-15T16:40:22.761-04:002012-05-15T16:40:22.761-04:00Yes, Elijah CP did have some early success with co...Yes, Elijah CP did have some early success with containers. Oddly, they were late to adopt double-stacking, insisting after CN ordered and used such cars that they preferred single-stacking. They eventually gave in. <br /><br />Here's a nice vintage photo showing the best of both worlds...former passenger car and 40-foot flat cars:<br /><br />http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/cp/cp505236jpa.jpg<br /><br />Thanks for your comment and question,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-77344405906744066542012-05-15T01:10:35.923-04:002012-05-15T01:10:35.923-04:00When it comes to unique container flats, CP pretty...When it comes to unique container flats, CP pretty much cornered the market. Are you familliar with the 40' 520000s?Zartok-35https://www.blogger.com/profile/00449976580118722879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-27727446512761046442012-05-14T21:40:11.950-04:002012-05-14T21:40:11.950-04:00You're right, Bryan. The Millhaven plant was ...You're right, Bryan. The Millhaven plant was a good source of traffic for CN over the years. I'm glad I was able to document some of the cars used there while they were still shipping.<br /><br />The ethanol plant? Seems to have evaporated. Haven't heard anything in the local media in a long time. As the ethanol boom expanded, the construction costs increased and only plants with nailed-down contracts and a reasonable catchment area made a go of it. Not a large acreage of corn or alternate feedstock crops around Millhaven. I still think it was a great idea (and I was looking forward to seeing CN handle those ethanol tank cars and DDG covered hoppers.)<br /><br />Thanks for your comments and question,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-65848740243818053992012-05-14T06:16:52.361-04:002012-05-14T06:16:52.361-04:00Hi,
Sad to see yet another Kingston-area rail-ser...Hi,<br /><br />Sad to see yet another Kingston-area rail-served industry/manufacturer rust away, though I see now that this plant actually closed 2 years ago. I must have missed that or plain forgot. I guess that ethanol plant idea is long dead?<br /><br />-BryanBryannoreply@blogger.com