tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post1960166399867906611..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: GO Transit 1981Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-10910670048347190602012-01-18T12:46:07.834-05:002012-01-18T12:46:07.834-05:00Hi Jamie, thanks for your question. Hawker Siddel...Hi Jamie, thanks for your question. Hawker Siddeley, like many corporate entities, has changed name and ownership several times in the intervening years.<br /><br />The Ontario government, UTDC, Can-Car Rail, SNC-Lavalin group, Lavalin Industries, Bombardier have all operated the Thunder Bay plant since. Bombardier also assembled the VIA Renaissance (UK Nightstar) cars at the plant.<br /><br />Eric<br />[Blogger word verification for this comment was 'repato'. Darned close to Rapido, eh?]Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-48619728656354271182012-01-17T23:35:36.210-05:002012-01-17T23:35:36.210-05:00You mentioned in the article that the cars were bu...You mentioned in the article that the cars were built by Hawker Siddeley in Ontario. I was unaware of any HS plant in Ontario. I thought the only railcar plant was in Trenton, NS? Was this a typo or did they have another manufacturing facility outside NS?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />JamieJamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-16770379542251036652012-01-17T17:00:33.350-05:002012-01-17T17:00:33.350-05:00Well, not the very last of the GO posts, Chris. Wa...Well, not the very last of the GO posts, Chris. Watch for a followup next post.<br /><br />Yes, those GO units could use a paint job. Their newer cars and units must have a good coat of paint, because any time I see them between Oshawa and Kingston they look pretty good.<br /><br />Thanks for your kind comments,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-34130103867999105572012-01-17T10:47:43.593-05:002012-01-17T10:47:43.593-05:00This is an excellent post Eric and I enjoyed every...This is an excellent post Eric and I enjoyed every bit of it. I was excited enough when I found those Easter eggs in Trackside Treasures and even more so when you mentioned having shots of those very trains.<br /><br />It's great to see the F40 shots. I've always been a fan of them. I used to think it was funny how few photos there were of them around considering how long they were a part of GO's fleet. <br /><br />Finally, the condition of the GP40TC's is remarkable for GO isn't it? I've seen some shots of dirty GO units before but have always been really impressed with how clean they kept their train sets. Seeing units with paint in such condition is really rare. <br /><br />I sure hope this isn't the last of the GO posts here. I can't wait to see more!<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Chris Mears<br />GO Charlottetown<br />princestreet.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-72214903933197352382012-01-17T06:33:47.862-05:002012-01-17T06:33:47.862-05:00Elijah, the locomotives in push-pull mode made the...Elijah, the locomotives in push-pull mode made the end of the train more interesting, sort of like cabooses. That's one reason these consists are of interest to GO enthusiasts.<br /><br />Looks like the cab cars weren't built until 1983. Always kind of eerie to see the train being operated not-from-the-locomotive...<br /><br />Thanks for your comments,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-54731949974465505062012-01-16T21:55:19.248-05:002012-01-16T21:55:19.248-05:00I'm surprised how many of these consists have ...I'm surprised how many of these consists have locomtovies on both ends. I guess cab cars come later?Zartok-35https://www.blogger.com/profile/00449976580118722879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-3078379066610454522012-01-14T20:45:25.661-05:002012-01-14T20:45:25.661-05:00Thanks for your kind comments, Bryan. I will be p...Thanks for your kind comments, Bryan. I will be posting more photos from Bayview in '81, because there is a lot of change in the consists and power. But I think it might have to be a six-part series because I have plenty of photos to share.<br /><br />Grainy, yes. 110-format film was not the best. I was actually able to rejuvenate some of the photos before posting. Imagine 110-format film at 0639 in the morning otherwise!<br /><br />Hope 2012 has been treating you well so far.<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-43383363111961201492012-01-14T17:41:48.355-05:002012-01-14T17:41:48.355-05:00Hi,
Nice post. I really liked these shots, not so...Hi,<br /><br />Nice post. I really liked these shots, not so much for grainy film-to-jpg scan, but the varying consists and background scenery of downtown Toronto and Bayview 30 years ago. Some things change, some things stay the same!<br /><br />Happy new year,<br />BryanBryannoreply@blogger.com