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Railroad photographer and recent RTA School of Media graduate from Waterdown, Ontario.

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Number of images: 113
Total gold: 1045
Number of comments recieved : 185
Number of comments posted : 129
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With the sun shining and the birds singing, it is a gorgeous August morning as Canadian Pacific train no. 40B races along the Belleville Subdivision at Cherrywood. Fresh out of Toronto yard, the train will make good time across Eastern Ontario before changing crews at Smiths Falls and crossing into Quebec for their next show in Montreal. Stephen Host and I chased the train 190 rail-miles east to Smiths Falls before calling it a day. Despite being out late playing rock n' roll the previous night and running on less than 2 hours of sleep, it was an exhilarating chase that was well worth the early morning. Thanks to everyone who kept us west-enders "in the know" on our chase from Toronto to Smiths Falls!
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 08/13/2017
Location: Pickering
Province: Ontario
Comments | 10 Favourites
CP's "Canada 150 Train" rolls over the 1910-built Progreston Trestle on its way down to Kinnear Yard in Hamilton.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 08/09/2017
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
Comments | 6 Favourites
After the festivities have wrapped up and under the setting sun, Canadian Pacific 40B (the Canada 150 Train) prepares to make a reverse move into Aberdeen Yard on the north end of town. CP exemplified that, even in 2017, railroads still have a magic about them.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 08/09/2017
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
3 Comments | 11 Favourites
<b>Aberdeen Nocturne:</b> The classiest train on the CPR backs into Hamilton's Aberdeen Yard, passing over a bridge stencilled for the TH&B.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 08/09/2017
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
3 Comments | 8 Favourites
<b> Calling all photographers, videographers and fans of the Algoma Central...</b> As some of you may know, aside from taking photography and chasing trains I keep myself busy playing in a band. One of the songs on our recently released EP is a song called "Black Bear". The song pays tribute to the old ACR and specifically the Tour of The Line train, which I rode from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst, Ontario in March of 2015. Being one of the final runs to Hearst, it was a very sentimental ride and I had to put the experience to music. Along the way, I took a lot of video of the gorgeous Northern Ontario scenery - which led me to thinking, it would make for a great music video! Although I shot lots of footage, I wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone would be interested in having their photos or videos of the ACR featured in the video. If you have any potential footage, please reach out to me direct at: lostangelosband@gmail.com
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 03/22/2015
Location: Hearst
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 8 Favourites
<b> Lightning Stripes Under The Stars: </b> As twilight turns to dusk, a veteran GP38-2 in original Delaware & Hudson paint slumbers with the spray train at Guelph Junction. Thanks to all the folks who provided the lighting for this shot, you know who you are.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Delaware and Hudso…
Date: 05/22/2017
Location: Campbellville
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 21 Favourites
<b>The New Kid in Town: </b> Well, although not necessarily 'new', this 1967-built Hawker Siddeley RTC-85 sure looks good on her Fiftieth birthday. On a sunny May evening in downtown Toronto, a few heads definitely turned towards this beautifully refurbished cab-car.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: GO Transit
Date: 05/16/2017
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 16 Favourites
CP 5023 charges up the grade out of Hamilton with a trio of EMDs for power and a 24-car management train.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 05/09/2017
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
7 Comments | 12 Favourites
On a sunny May morning, an eclectic trio of EMDs notch up as they swing around the Aberdeen wye with a 24-car management train in tow.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 05/09/2017
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 9 Favourites
<b>Blue Christmas...</b> On a misty Christmas Eve, Canadian National hotshot train no. 148 cruises through Bayview Junction behind a pair of big blue GEs. This train made for a nice 'early Christmas gift', as I was en-route to the mall to finish some last minute shopping when I paid a brief visit to the Junction. I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas, and the only thing blue is the locomotives that you photograph!
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: BC Rail
Date: 12/24/2016
Location: Burlington
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 20 Favourites
Paris, Ontario slumbers on a peaceful winter's morning as Canadian National train no. 384 rolls over the Grand River trestle, completing the picturesque scene.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 12/19/2016
Location: Paris
Province: Ontario
Comments | 10 Favourites
Nearing the completion of its Chicago to Toronto run, CN train no. M394 soars above the (partially) frozen waters of the Grand River at Paris, Ontario. ..and no Mr. Smith, neither Joseph or I decided to go swimming today ;)
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 12/19/2016
Location: Paris
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 9 Favourites
<b>The Tunnel Bridge.</b> At mile 4.2 of the Trillium Canal Spur, an ex-Canadian Pacific MLW RS18u guides a single car from Feeder Yard across the "Tunnel Bridge" for St, Catharines. Once operated by the Canadian National, the tunnel bridge spans a deep cut, wherein Canadian Pacific's Hamilton Subdivision runs on the approach to a tunnel underneath the Welland Canal. During the early 1970s, the Niagara Region saw a major reconfiguration of its railroad lines with the advent of the Welland Canal bypass project. On this sunny December morning, TRRY 1859 is seen working its way towards Welland and ultimately St. Catharines, while the 108 spots cars at the Atlantic Biodiesel facility in the background. Later in the day, the 108 would also cross the Tunnel Bridge to access the small Trillium yard in Welland. Once upon a time, Canadian National and Norfolk Southern shared an intermodal facility on the 108 side of the Tunnel Bridge in Dain City. Like so much of the infrastructure in the area, though, it is all but a memory.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Trillium Railway
Date: 12/09/2016
Location: Welland
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 7 Favourites
A 1959-built Montreal Locomotive Works S-13 chugs across the Dain City lift-bridge with a cut of cars from Atlantic Biodiesel. I'm hoping that locals can share more photos of this beautiful structure, past or present. Arnold Mooney, I'm looking at you! :)
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Trillium Railway
Date: 12/09/2016
Location: Dain City
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 13 Favourites
<b>Fire and Ice at Atlas Steel </b> At 0709 hrs, the belly of the beast at Atlas Steel erupts in a fiery glow - a stark contrast to the cool blue atmosphere of surrounding Welland, Ontario. Photograph taken with permission from Atlas Steel and the Trillium Railway.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Trillium Railway
Date: 12/09/2016
Location: Welland
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 32 Favourites
The Holiday Train was soon to arrive, bringing festive cheer but if you ask me, the real star of the show was this vintage pair of motors working Lambton Yard.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 11/28/2016
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 9 Favourites
"I'm thankful for my country home, it gives me peace of mind. Somewhere I can walk alone and leave myself behind" Good company, GMDs and Neil Young songs were all part of a relaxing afternoon on the Ontario Southland.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Ontario Southland
Date: 11/18/2016
Location: Belmont
Province: Ontario
Comments | 9 Favourites
Ontario Southland's thrice weekly job to St. Thomas trundles by an old barn on the outskirts of town. Thanks goes to GJM for letting me use his long lens for this shot, and providing stories of St. Thomas' glory days in the 1970s.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Ontario Southland
Date: 11/18/2016
Location: St. Thomas
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 14 Favourites
A trio of EMD GP38-2s trundle by the Barnes industrial complex after pushing 142 up the hill and meeting 255 at Waterdown North. Now operating under the Opta Minerals banner, this facility produces BriteSphere Reflectorizing Glass Beads and receives infrequent rail service from CP's Hamilton yard jobs. Much of the infrastructure here dates back to the early days of the Goderich Subdivision, with stick rail and the old Waterdown North Station (visible far right of frame) still in place. This sprawling complex is the only major industry in Waterdown served by rail and is very seldom photographed.
Name: Ryan Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 06/14/2016
Location: Waterdown
Province: Ontario
Comments | 11 Favourites
<b>A Rare Meet at Waterdown North!</b> I've always found something really intriguing about obscure industries and seldom used trackage. One such example is the Barnes industrial complex at the top of the Waterdown hill. Now operating under the Opta Minerals banner, this facility produces BriteSphere Reflectorizing Glass Beads and receives infrequent rail service from CP's Hamilton yard jobs. Much of the infrastructure here dates back to the early days of the Hamilton (nee Goderich) Subdivision, with stick rail and the old Waterdown North Station still in place. When I moved into the area 8 years ago, this location is one that I would visit from time to time in hopes of catching a train working the industry. Alas, that never happened. Once in a blue moon CP would stage a meet here but they were few and far between. Today, I finally got, not only a train on the spur track, but a meet! Here, a trio of GP38-2s are tied down in the siding as CEFX 1024 sneaks by with train no. 255. The GPs were assigned to evening pusher duties when RTC instructed them to meet 255 at Waterdown North before heading back south. A friendly crew, some nice power and golden evening light made for a very memorable photograph. For all I know, this may be the only photo ever taken of a meet here. If anyone happens to know of any other photos from this location I would love to see them!
Name: Ryan James Gaynor
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 06/14/2016
Location: Waterdown
Province: Ontario
3 Comments | 17 Favourites
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