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I have always loved railfanning. From the age of three - my parents swore I knew where every railway line, railway crossing, or any station was. I was born in Palmerston, Ontario - right beside the old station and rail yard. Although I missed the days of steam, I grew up at the end of what I call the dark period of the railways. Stations were painted in drab, dreary colors - dark colors were also found on locomotive power,etc. However, it does bring me joy in viewing other photos online and remembering how great it was to railfan - especially when I was a kid!I am also happy to share my photos....although my main focus has been of the structures that the railroad companies seem to ignore these days, depsite designation of some. Please enjoy.

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There are two things I likely will never see again at what once was a busy junction station: passengers waiting for the 'hopefully on time' train, and the interior waiting room of the station. Of course, it had been about 20 plus years since this station received the 'VIA' makeover, with their typical red shingled roofing from that era. Somehow, from the sagging exterior, leaky roof inside the waiting room, and overall dilapidated appearance I feel like this country gem is on borrowed time.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	08/17/2024
Location:	Gananoque Junction
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 15 Favourites

Having lived in Stratford in the mid 80's for a brief time, young railfans alike couldn't help but notice how much of a railway city Stratford truly was. There, many lines branched out in all directions, covering much of Ontario's scenic countryside. This trip brought me to the region, not for joyous reasons. However, two things I have to do each time I return. ..a trip to Rheos Chocolates, and of course to the station and yards. This time, aside from a CN engine shunting cars behind me....my focus was trying to capture the night time aura on a very cold and frigid January evening. I don't do many night photos...but I could not pass up the warm glow of the stations exterior lights. And to think...just how many passengers have been here before me, and felt 'welcomed' by these lights. Sadly, things have changed and aren't what they used to be in Stratford. But between the experimental GO train service (platform was there at time of photo), CN and GEXR sharing freight...and VIA still calling.....one still feels 'welcomed' by these station lights, arriving to the 'railway city'.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	01/2022
Location:	Stratford
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 15 Favourites

After seeing <b><a href="http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=52617">Jacob Patterson's Linwood Station photo</a></b>, I was pleased to read that the owner's kept the letter I had left upon my only visit in December 2005. I remember that day well, as it was a very cold and blustery. However, I could not have imagined that this structure was ever a station after it was remodeled into a home, except for the tell tale operators bay window. Although this is two years shy of a time machine photo, you can see how far the building has come. Of note, the freight shed portion of the station was removed and placed on an adjacent property, which would have been located directly behind me. Used for storage, it was in poor shape then...wonder if it still stands now?

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	12/2005
Location:	Linwood
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 9 Favourites

After a slow start to my first attempt at local rail fanning in some time, it just so happened that I was thankful to push myself out the door this Sunday morning. After a brief cruise out to Bloomfield Rd. here in Chatham, I stumbled upon H89 finishing up their switching duties at the ethanol plant. I decided that the best chance to allow myself time to setup and photograph it, was at Kent Bridge. Sure enough, not 5 minutes after I arrived H89 slowly rolled into town. To my luck, they also had duties to switch the sidings at the Anderson's (formerly Thompson's) facility! Here, are the closest thing to the old SD40s...3113 3055 and 3117 perform one of their final moves under the careful eye of the conductor, giving it their all while waking up the sleepy town.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	07/09/2023
Location:	Kent Bridge
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 8 Favourites

<b>When the child is away, the Dad gets to play!</b> This was the first time in a long time, I was able to get out and enjoy a hobby that doesn't get much attention these days. With my wife working nights, and my daughter at my in-laws - I found myself with some time on my hands. After trying other nights through the week, I had little to no success in photographing a train. However, this was all about to change this weekend. Shot on a humid Friday night, 438 roars through name sign "Chatham East", past the site of the old train order office that once stood - and across the bridge on route to London.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	07/07/2023
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

6 Comments | 10 Favourites

When viewing <b><a href="http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=34107"> Arnold Mooney's photo of former CN Sutton station</a></b>, I was reminded of my only trip to the area back during the Holiday season of 2005. I couldn't help but to remember how I was nearly 20 years younger then, and how frigid of a day it was with storm clouds moving in fast. To say the least, it was a winter wonderland driving up. But, also present day - another timeless attempt for a time machine photo. Seems like this old building, no matter where it lies when Arnold shot it in 1976 or in 2005, that some sort of foliage seems to be growing around the station. Difficult angle, as my feet were frozen by this point after breaking through many icy puddles that were water and mud. But, the building itself while in much better shape than in 1976, did show some maintenance was already required in 2005. Still, the old station looked great as it rests in retirement now at the Georgina Museum in Keswick.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	12/28/2005
Location:	Keswick
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 12 Favourites

<b>AN AMERICAN VISITOR...</b> The Southwest has experienced it's share of 'not your average' power, and us 'foamers' in Chatham sure have had our share of the luck. Most notably, was the chase of the old venerable CN GMD-1's. <a href="http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=41242"> First, 1412 and 1444</a> in February, 2022. And, <a href="http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=42144"> the return of 1412</a> in July 2020. Here, 'FPON' unit GT 6224 in all it's glory with it's faded red front, sits basking on a mid-summer day in the siding of what remains of CN's sidings in Chatham after working local freight 514.
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Glad I got this photo when I did, as either CN or another company has since fenced off this area off of Keil Drive, making this angle no longer accessible.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Grand Trunk
Date:	07/16/2022
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

1 Comments | 14 Favourites

<b>APRIL FOOLS!</b> Sadly, no jokes can be made about this old lady as it sits downtown neglected. Although a brief squall developed, I wasn't planning for a full shot of the old CP station at all. It was a set of headlights in the distance that had initially caught my eye, and I had planned to hopefully shoot both passing train and work the station in. Although the train didn't come, I figured judging by the sad state that the station is in, I had better get my photos now before it's gone. The clouds, and brief snow all but adds to the mood that is the demise of once glorious architectural gems.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	04/01/2022
Location:	London
Province:	Ontario

6 Comments | 10 Favourites

With no annual visit from the CP Holiday Train at the end of November last year, I guess it was decided that CP decided to use a UP Heritage Unit. Like many railfans between Windsor and Toronto - I was no different, to get out and see it. Thinking it would be done in the vintage or classic UP colours, I have to admit I was somewhat taken aback of the "Bluebird" that passed me at Third Line.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	11/28/2020
Location:	Ringold
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 8 Favourites

Compared to <a href="http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=46320">Jason Noe's photo </a> Palmerston was all but quiet in this cool wintry scene 9 years after CN removed the rails. The station was beautifully restored, and sits well preserved still overlooking the grounds that once housed the expansive yard, roundhouse, freight shed and numerous other railway structures that disappeared through time. Thankfully, CN left some of the tracks in place, at the front of the station for the town's annual handcar races. And, the old iron bridge was also spared. But, as peaceful as this scene is, a hint of grief remains at the memory of the trains that once rolled through Palmerston.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	12/3/2005
Location:	Palmerston
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 18 Favourites

A long time ago, many a grain mill stood along the CP Windsor Subdivision. Arkwood was no different. Through time, they slowly started to disappear. Arkwood held on, still standing tall. However, it became known as an 'eyesore' to locals, having been abandoned and used for storage for so long by it's previous owner. Sadly, what has provided a wonderful backdrop for railfans alike for years was demolished a few short weeks ago. Here, my last shot of the old mill, shows CP 9035 leading the charge to Windsor.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	09/22/2020
Location:	Chatham-Kent
Province:	Ontario

5 Comments | 12 Favourites

With a little over a week to go, we are all reminded of an event that will be virtual come mid-December. Thanks to the current pandemic, we will all miss seeing the Holiday Train. However, as COVID will in time become a memory, I am thankful for this event as I have met some interesting people.
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Enter Mr. Rogers Humphrey Rogers that is. Not to be confused with the beloved TV personality, but oddly enough was on the other side of the tracks where his childhood neighborhood used to be. He remembers seeing various trains, as well as meeting all kinds of people that used to embark or disembark at the CP's station. Or, like the team he met most of the Red Wings, from the Original 6 era...players like Red Kelly, Gordie Howe, and 'Terrible' Ted Lindsay. Back when teams traveled by train between all six NHL cities, and the players would gift an interested young lad with a piece of memorabilia. In Mr. Roger's case, it was an autographed stick, as the train had a bit of a wait at Tilbury while en route to Union Station in Toronto for a game against the Maple Leafs.
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And he remembers the day that the station was removed at Tilbury, as well as his old stomping grounds being removed one bit at a time that made way for what is now the Industrial Park. But most interestingly, he remembers his fond years working for the Canadian Pacific, and just how much things have changed. It certainly made for some interesting conversation, since the Holiday Train was delayed on its journey out of Chatham because of a late CP 140. But I am happy to have had this once in a lifetime experience, speaking with a true railway employee, and capturing the friendly wave of one generation to another of railroaders.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	11/30/2018
Location:	Tilbury
Province:	Ontario

3 Comments | 8 Favourites

When I first moved to this area, the local CP freight was quite the sight to see. Usually it had a long string of cars, as well as one or two of the main road units leading the way. However, along came the smaller and diminutive units such as 4427 leading the way here. Not surprising, as the now usually once weekly (Sunday) train T29 arrives in Chatham. However, a little touch of nostalgia was included in the mix, by way of 3018 still in it's original 'attire' with stripes and all.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	06/21/2020
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

1 Comments | 6 Favourites

It's well known that 439 makes a daylight run from time to time. These days, it is usually based on where the power will come from. This power gets dropped in Chatham, and is used for the local run of 514. However, this was the first time I had the chance to see 439 in broad daylight. And, with those venerable GMD-1's to be dropped. For those who have seen these old beauties we can agree that there is nothing standard about them!

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	08/15/2020
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 9 Favourites

On the last weekend of August, I found myself at one of my favourite locations. It's been made well known that these mills, which once served the railway are becoming fewer and fewer as time rolls on. Falling between Chatham and the still busy farming community of Kent Bridge, Arkwood has become a 'disarray' around this area on the Windsor Subdivision. At least that was what the owner, arriving on the scene, informed me. Words like junk', eyesore', and 'garbage'. Having said that, the weather could not have been more perfect to see 141. Just like the glory days of railroading where the siding was still in place and traffic was abundant at Arkwood, it shows how much times have changed and the possible bleak outcome that the future holds for the mill. The bright spot was that 141 was led by military unit 6644. Although having photographed this unit before, I am proud to say that despite the weather it was worth it. After all, it's not everyday that someone assumes you're with real estate company that is looking after the listing for the mill. One can only hope that under new ownership the mill will survive, to see another train.

Name:	Todd
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	08/29/2020
Location:	Arkwood (Lousivill…
Province:	Ontario

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I've been coming to this location for nearly 40 years of my life. In that time there have been numerous changes. But one seemed to remain unchanged, and that was the view looking west at the signal bridge out at Napanee West. Until now. Obviously, CN remains unchanged in their views of keeping up appearances, as trackside growth has gotten out of hand. However, being my first trip here with my daughter, I didn't let that dampen my spirits. OH! And a stack train going east also helped rekindle my inner-child. Here, CN 2910 head to what I assume would be Montreal doing track speed. This would be the only train out of three that I was able to photograph.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	07/14/2020
Location:	Napanee
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 5 Favourites

It's not everyday, that you go out for a drive and suddenly see an old yet familiar face. This is exactly what happened one Saturday afternoon, as I came across this relic and a blue GMTX unit parked in the siding at Keil Drive. Panicked, I ran home to get the camera and returned to shoot these two units, both power for the local run of 514. My thinking was that both units would be picked up by that evening's 438. Thankfully, the sun stayed out just long enough and as of today (a week later) I have been notified that it does not appear that 514 has run yet. And these two units are still parked in the same location. Nonetheless, happy to have started off my vacation this way, even if the walk in was a little thorny to say the least from all the track side overgrowth!!

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	07/11/2020
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

5 Comments | 15 Favourites

After catching my first heritage unit the week before, a tip off led me to now catch CP's military unit by way of 6644. This would be my second time seeing this unit, as my first left little to be desired due to weather. This time, it was leading train 141 and in great sunshine too! Here it is, passing through downtown Chatham around 1130 hrs. on a beautiful Sunday morning. And, even better another heritage unit in the mix too!!

Name:	Todd
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	06/28/2020
Location:	Chatham
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 12 Favourites

<b>GOLDEN!</b> With the days light starting to fade fast, the much anticipated 147 is seen arriving at the eastern end of Canadian Pacific's siding at Bothwell. Thankfully the sun stayed out just long enough, and adds a nostalgic feel to the excitement for my first time, seeing the maroon and grey of year's gone by on lead engine 7016. Second engine is former SOO, in CP 6307, helping to lead the charge of a long string of auto racks.

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	06/20/2020
Location:	Bothwell
Province:	Ontario

2 Comments | 12 Favourites

Having just moved to the area, and being away from my family for a couple of months, I started exploring the rail scene here. Most evenings were spent driving through the rolling farmland, finding new places to shoot at. Came across this train as it was sitting at Kent Bridge Road. Not sure why it was stopped, as the signal behind me showed green. But what a pose! Loosing light quickly, 8627 and with a former SOO unit sit at Kent Bridge. Welcome to Chatham-Kent rail fanning!

Name:	Todd Steinman
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	Sept. 2016
Location:	Kent Bridge
Province:	Ontario

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