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My passion for trains came through osmosis - the mainline of the CPR ran through our backyard in Toronto. My mother used to complain that the trains made our house rumble - I thought it was really neat! I loved watching the diesels struggle up the grade towards Agincourt Yard. And then one day everything changed... I saw CPR 4-6-0, #1057, steam past! My interest in trains has introduced me to other passions, including photography and model railroading. I think the best part, however, has been meeting all of the wonderful railway enthusiasts along the way - many who became friends and even mentors in my life. Most of my railway photographs were taken between 1975 and 1979. My camera was the Pentax K1000 - most of my images were taken in black and white. To keep costs low, the films were processed in my own darkroom. I hope you'll enjoy the images!

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Number of images: 86
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Built in 1957, FP9A is shown near Moosomin, Saskatchewan. <br /> <br /> Special thanks to SB for a great road trip!
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: VIA Rail
Date: 06/14/1983
Location: Moosomin
Province: Saskatchewan
1 Comments | 13 Favourites
Built in 1955, RDC-1 #6117 is shown near Toronto's Union Station, circa 1976.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 11 Favourites
I was following with great interest the recent threatened demise of the Algoma Central Railway. I'm delighted that it will continue to run. It is on my bucket list to ride that train some autumn. <br /> <br /> GP7, #158, is shown at Frater in June 1983. This locomotive was manufactured by GMD in 1951, and retired (scrapped) 53 years later.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Algoma Central
Date: 06/1983
Location: Frater
Province: Ontario
3 Comments | 11 Favourites
This might not be the most dramatic photograph, but it is somewhat historical… <br /> <br /> This narrative is based on my best recall from 39 years ago… <br /> <br /> I took this photograph on the longest school day ever. I’m guessing it was early April, 1976. I had recently joined the Ontario Rail Association in Toronto. At that time, they were in the final stages of restoring Pacific-type #1201. I believe that the initial portion of the restoration was performed by the folks at the Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa. At some point, the locomotive was sent to the ORA / CPR in Toronto for completion. <br /> <br /> I say this was the longest school day, because I just couldn’t wait for it to end. I was in Grade 9 and I wanted to be down at John Street so badly. This was the first day that the locomotive would be fired back to life. If all went well, they hoped to run the locomotive for the first time in many, many years. <br /> <br /> My classroom clock stopped repeatedly, but finally I was able to race downtown. I was relieved to arrive and see the testing still in progress. They had lashed-up #1201 with S-2 diesel #7032. They ran back and forth on the shop track repeatedly. As I recall, it was a very chilly day, but nobody seemed to mind the wait. Finally, the diesel was disconnected. With two shorts blasts on her whistle, #1201’s throttle was eased back and she gracefully broke into stride. I can’t describe the excitement of the small gathered crowd… it was simply thrilling! This photograph was taken very shortly after her first solo run. <br /> <br /> Recently, I found this 35mm negative, but it was pretty badly damaged. I held little hope that the image could be returned to acceptable standards. The good folks at DigMyPics.com did a great job with the initial high resolution digital scan. It still took me a couple of hours (and perhaps a malted beverage or two) to Photoshop out the remaining scratches and damage. I’m rather delighted with the final result, and I hope that you’ll enjoy the photograph as well. <br /> <br /> Trivia: The painting of the locomotive was supervised by ORA volunteer Bill Miller. He was a real gentleman and a very experienced professional painter. The paint finish was mirror-like. In fact, it was so reflective that the wispy clouds can be seen here on the tender. <br /> <br /> Here is Mr. Danko’s historic image of a test run on a late April winter’s day with MLW RSD17, #8921… <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=12256>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=12256</a> <br /> <br /> If you missed my previous upload, here is #1201 and FP7-A #4038 during the delivery back to Ottawa... <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=16859>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=16859</a>
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 04/1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
Comments | 4 Favourites
From the Dunn Avenue bridge, #6060 is shown racing towards Niagara Falls. Dave Beach and I missed each other by a handful of years, a few feet, and about 100 degrees F. Check out his great shot... <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=19596>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=19596</a>
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 08/1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 9 Favourites
SD40 #5559 and M-636 #4742 storm past Leaside Station. Fall, 1975.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 1975
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
Comments | 10 Favourites
Wow – my 40th upload here on RPca… time sure flies when you’re havin’ fun! <br /> <br /> Arnold Mooney recently commented that it isn’t so much about the photograph itself, but rather the memories that are stirred. This image is poignant for me… <br /> <br /> It was late fall, ’75… a particularly chilly day. My Dad had taken the day off work. He was starting to experience the early symptoms of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He let me skip school so that we could see #136 as it stopped in Leaside. Later that day, I would take this photograph as the train passed literally by our backyard. He would be taken horribly within a year. Everything changed. <br /> <br /> Funny how a simple picture of a simple little 4-4-0 can bring back so many emotions. The power of photography, I suppose.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 1975
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 7 Favourites
Looking back, fully manual 35mm cameras were fun because you never knew for sure just how your shot would turn out. Balancing shutter speed, aperture (depth of field), focus, lense filters, and film speed could be a real challenge… particularly in unusual lighting situations. <br /><br />Case in point... this image was captured with a Pentax Spotmatic 1000 camera – without a doubt the most honest camera I’ve ever owned. I’m sure that my goal wasn’t a soft-focus shot… but sometimes mistakes make for interesting pictures. I think this is one of the reasons why photography can be so addictive.<br /><br />The engineer in this picture was kind enough to invite a couple of young teenagers to jump aboard and ride with him as he shuffled his train along the Scarborough Industrial Spur. No signed legal Indemnity Release Form was required… circa ’75.<br /><br />Here’s the outside view…<br /><br /><a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=18762>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=18762</a>
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 8/15/1975
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 7 Favourites
A young girl, Merianne Charbonneue, boards The Canadian westbound for Sudbury. Circa 1963. <br /> <br /> See the train arriving at the station a few minutes earlier... <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=18572>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=18572</>
Name: Merianne Charbonneu…
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 1963
Location: Pembroke
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 8 Favourites
Shown in Tempo livery, RS18u, #3151, approaches Toronto’s Union Station, circa 1976. Built in 1960, the locomotive was rated at 1,800 horse-power. Retirement occurred in 1983.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 8 Favourites
... more to enjoy! <br /> <br /> I'm not sure what is more historic in this image. One-of-a-kind RSD-17, #8921 (The Empress of Agincourt), or the billboard advertising cigarettes!
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 05/01/1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
3 Comments | 10 Favourites
GMD, #71, sits idle near the Chatham Street roundhouse. <br /> <br /> Less than three years later, this historically significant GP-7 would be destroyed in a fatal collision. Mr. Arnold Mooney attended and photographed the tragic scene. Check out his image and caption for more details… <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=7294>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=7294</a> <br /> <br /> Mr. James Adeney filmed the wreckage back at the roundhouse… <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=8594>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=8594</a>
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Toronto Hamilton a…
Date: 07/04/1977
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
1 Comments | 7 Favourites
With her “Extra” flags straining, M-636 #4739 leads the charge through Scarborough, circa 1976. Built by MLW six years earlier, the locomotive was retired in ’93, un-retired in ’94, and re-retired in ’95. <br /> <br /> Check out Timothy Wakeman’s great shot of #4739 taken in 1987… <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15057>http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15057</a> <br /> <br /> The second and third units are a couple of C-630’s. Both were built in 1968. #4504 served until ’91. #4500 lasted with the CPR until 1993. She was then donated to the York-Durham Heritage Railway Society in Uxbridge, Ontario. Shortly thereafter the locomotive ended up south of the 49th.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 15 Favourites
The late Frank Bunker stands in the gang-way of #1057, circa 1977. <br /> <br /> I had joined the Ontario Rail Association around 1975. This volunteer group worked out CPR's John Street roundhouse. Locomotives under their care included #1057, #136, and 1201. <br /> <br /> It was a magical time for me... I was in my mid-teens and I was completely fascinated by these steam trains. I met some incredibly nice people and I learned a lot. It was fun to get my hands dirty! We had regular work sessions about three times each week. On excursion days, we could be invited to ride the train for free. The coveted privilege was a cab ride. <br /> <br /> I had my first cab ride in #1057. I still have very vivid memories of that occasion... <br /> <br /> Mr. Bunker was at the throttle. It was a cool, fall evening. I was surprised by how much the cab swayed while we were running. I remember the sweet smell of the steam, and the fantastic sounds... the bell... the whistle... the exhaust resonating from the smoke stack. I recall the good-natured camaraderie of Frank and the guys. I can still see the crowds of people waving from nearly every roadway-crossing we passed. It was Awesome!! <br /> <br />
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 1977
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 9 Favourites
A bird's eye-view!
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 08/01/1977
Location: Kitchener
Province: Ontario
Comments | 9 Favourites
<br /> <br /> Here’s the recently arrived TEE train (Trans-Europe Express) in the Don Valley, circa 1977 / 1978. <br /> <br /> Arnold made the ultimate historical catch when he photographed it being delivered to Toronto’s Don Yard... <br /> <br /> <a href=http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=12462> http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=12462</a>
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Ontario Northland
Date: 1978
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 8 Favourites
On a perfectly overcast day, GP-9 #403 rests at the Chatham Street roundhouse. Here are some locomotive details... <br /> <br /> - Built by the General Motors Diesel Division (London, Ontario) in March, 1954. <br /> <br /> - Equipped with steam boilers for passenger operations <br /> <br /> - Constructed to operate long-hood forward <br /> <br /> - Equipped with Automatic Train Control to permit operation in the lead position on New York Central lines east of Welland, Ontario <br /> <br /> - Rebuilt as CP Rail GP-9u, #1689 at Angus Shop, Montreal, in February 1988 <br /> <br /> (Information Source: www.thbrailway.ca)
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Toronto Hamilton a…
Date: 07/04/1977
Location: Hamilton
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 8 Favourites
<br /> <br /> Sporting the symbol of the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, the Turbo train approaches Union Station. <br /> <br /> After posting my last Turbo picture, Dave Tinslay wrote to tell me about an experience he had on the train. With Dave’s permission, here’s his story… <br /> <br /> “It must have been between 1972 (when I came to Montreal) and 1976 (when I got married). I had very long hair with a Fu- Man-Chu moustache and big wooly sideburns. So anyways, I went up to the 1st Class entrance of the train dressed in jeans - jean jacket - T-shirt and sneakers. The attendant looked at me and in a very degrading voice said to me, "This is 1st Class buddy". I showed him my ticket and he turned redder than the nose of the Turbo. I told him, "I'm a railfan, not a bum". So he took my bag and escorted me to the front seat. When breakfast was served he served me first. I didn’t act offended by his comment, but you know I had a big smile on my face the whole way to Ottawa!”
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 05/01/1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
2 Comments | 12 Favourites
<br /> <br /> RS-18, #3154 (ex #3884), is shown near Spadina sporting the Tempo livery. Manufactured by MLW in 1960, the locomotive was retired in 1983.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian National
Date: 1976
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
Comments | 8 Favourites
My friend, Terry, and I heard that there was some action on the spur line near Thermos Road and Bertrand Avenue in Scarborough. We jumped on our bikes and headed down to inspect. I’m guessing that we were about 14 years-old. The engineer was kind enough to invite us to ride with him as the crew shuffled the train around. This was the first time that I had been in a locomotive – and it was Awesome! <br /> <br /> Not surprisingly, I see from the satellite-view that this line has long since been removed. <br /> <br /> DS-6m, #6617, was built by MLW in 1959. The locomotive was retired in February, 1982.
Name: Peter Newman
Railway: Canadian Pacific
Date: 08/15/1975
Location: Toronto
Province: Ontario
4 Comments | 9 Favourites
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