A VERY big thank you to everyone who came to Rail Days at the shop this weekend. It was the biggest event we’ve ever held at the shop and it was an overwhelming success. Thanks to the Ontario Northland and Toronto Hamilton and Buffalo Railway Historical societies, and our vendors for joining us at this event. Our night photo shoot was small, but there were some great pics from it, and we look forward to holding it again in 2018. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our great group of volunteers who gave up so much of their time this weekend to put together a great event. (Aaron, Adam, Bill, Garry, Ken, JT, Jim, Nolan, Audrey, Wayne G, Colin, Mike, Wayne M, John and Lynn).
One of the Wainfleet bog cars (converted to a flat car) on display.
This small diorama was displayed on the bog car, and shows the Wainfleet Bogs original Brookville locomotive.
The GE and TH&B gondola outside on display.
NRM Member Adam Puchalski was able to get this neat shot of the GE & 46 from above.
Looking down the lead at dusk.
The TH&B gon, Flanger and sand tower.
Sunset at the shop, with the GE & 46 outside before the night shoot.
HEPC46 with a bit of blue light at the night shoot.
A simple shot with the phone with the GE & 46.
Right after Rail Days, we were able to acquire an old rail siding and turnout from a company in Toronto. The rail was removed by the property developer and we were able to get OWS Rail to pick the rail up on Friday, and deliver it to the Museum site. This track, when combined with the siding we still have to remove from a local industry near the Museum, will go towards rebuilding the north track, and eventually connecting all 3 shop tracks again for the first time in almost 3oyrs.
OWS Rail Contracting picked up the rail in Toronto.
Bill from OWS delivered and stacked all the rail at the shop.
The finished stack of rail.