Railpictures.ca - Profile and photos of runeight

Profile Page for runeight

This page shows statistics, photos, and an all-time map for runeight. Photographers: Filling your map and earning awards can only be done one way. Submit today!

About runeight

Life long railfan, and have railroaded on and off since high school. Now working as a locomotive engineer for a shortline.

runeight's Railpictures.ca photo upload statistics

Number of images: 52
Total gold: 685
Number of comments recieved : 110
Number of comments posted : 30
Total views: 58574

runeight has won Editors Choice 1 time

Contact runeight

To contact runeight for licensing, permission, or to send a private comment click this link: (contact)
* note: all inquiries are moderated

runeight's 52 photos on Railpictures.ca:

CP 8754 is the DPU on an eastbound crude oil train led by CP 8843. Image was taken from OBRY's 4009 as it sat awaiting the arrival of CP's Streetsville Switcher, with 10 cars for the shortline.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	3/27/2015
Location:	Streetsville
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 2 Favourites

Unlike the Class 1's and a few larger shortlines, the OBRY does not have the luxury or convenience of a shop.
Everything, from changing brakeshoes to main generator change-outs are done outside, regardless of the weather.
A bitterly cold March 5, found the maintenance crew from Lambton Diesel Services changing the number 2 traction motor on 4009. The new axle has been installed on the truck and is now being pushed into position so 4009 can be lowered.
Luckily there is a Tim's only blocks away !

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Cando
Date:	03/05/2015
Location:	Orangeville
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 21 Favourites

Space is often limited at Streetsville Junction, and quite often some good juggling goes on between the CP and OBRY crews.
Jan 13 was no exception.
With Streetsville already plugged, and OBRY arriving with 11 empties, a quick plan was devised between the crews.
OBRY left the 11 well north of the Alpha Mills crossing, then re-marshalled the outbound cars to get DG's and Vulsay cars on the tail-end while the CP crew finished lunch down by the already full "pig pen",
Once completed and OBRY was tucked into the interchange, the T24 crew came north, grabbed the 11 and headed south.
Once the domain of 8200's, 3105 and 3106 have become regulars on the Streetsville.
Perfect weather made for a colourful "branchline meet".

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian Pacific
Date:	01/13/2015
Location:	Streetsville
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 10 Favourites

After setting off 24 log loads at the Alpac Mill, we grabbed 24 empties and headed to Boyle and Lac la Biche as Train 109.
While the sun is highlighting our train, a look back over the consist shows we are racing a rapidly approaching storm.
About 20 minutes later, the skies opened.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Athabasca Northern…
Date:	08/21/2007
Location:	Boyle
Province:	Alberta

Comments | 13 Favourites

Train 110 has just pushed over the weigh scales and into the unloading position at the giant Alberta-Pacific Mill.

Even before the conductor has set hand brakes and cut-off the power, one of the massive unloaders has already started work.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Athabasca Northern…
Date:	8/25/2007
Location:	O'Morrow
Province:	Alberta

Comments | 12 Favourites

B610 arrives at the first crossing south of Lac La Biche for a crew trade-off. We will take this train to Boyle, switch out the log cars then leave the rest of the train for CN. We'll then change ends, and with 4008 leading, lift the interchange cars from CN and head north as 609. 5232 was a rough rider, and ANY crews nick-named her "waltzing Matilda".

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Athabasca Northern…
Date:	08/15/2007
Location:	Lac La Biche
Province:	Alberta

Comments | 8 Favourites

Before CN once again took over the former NAR Waterways Sub in 2008, it was operated by Cando Rail Services as the Athabasca Northern Railway. On two separate occasions during 2007, I was based in Lac La Biche,running trains between our connection with CN at Boyle AB and Fort McMurray. Remote country to say the least,and with meets, log loading, track work delays etc., the ability to grab an image was often there. I'll post more over the next few weeks, but here's the first.We've just traded trains with the southbound crew, and are waiting for Clearance to head south with 110, an Alpac log train. 4009 is the leader, and after CN took over the ANY, 4009 was transfered to Orangeville ON.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Athabasca Northern…
Date:	08/14/2007
Location:	Windell
Province:	Alberta

1 Comments | 10 Favourites

It's bitterly cold, and CN 6060 is readied for an employee Santa Train as RDC 6101 awaits her next assignment.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	12/10/1977
Location:	Toronto
Province:	Ontario

Comments | 12 Favourites

The time is 12:45 and CN/VIA Turbo 61 has arrived on Track 1, while CN Mountain 6060 is preparing to depart with a Santa Special for CN Employees and their family on a frosty Dec 10, 1977.

So very much has changed in 37 years.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	12/10/1977
Location:	Toronto
Province:	Ontario

1 Comments | 27 Favourites

Cold days of winter brings out the glory of steam to its full extent. Proof positive is CN 6218 making its way north on the Bala Sub, with a train of railfans. Passing under the CPR, 6218 makes a beautiful sight from the shoulder of the Don Valley Parkway. Back in 1965, the DVP was quiet on a weekend, and pulling off for the occasional train picture was no problem.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	01/30/1965
Location:	Toronto
Province:	Ontario

4 Comments | 32 Favourites

The time is 18:26, and CN 69 has just arrived at Dorval. P204 is the tail-end power car for 69's Montreal to Toronto 3 hour 59 minute run.
As 69 takes on passengers at its only westbound stop, the locomotive engineer on CN Extra 4595 East notches out the throttle for the final few miles to CN's Taschereau Yard.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	07/09/1969
Location:	Dorval
Province:	Quebec

9 Comments | 24 Favourites

Pete Newman's posting of the 5 FPA's twigged my memory. Sure enough, here is the same train from a different angle.
CN train 62 from Toronto to Montreal had a heavy consist due to an Air Canada strike. All equipment was put into service as "the flyers" flocked back to railway stations. The strike lasted about one week, and provided some exceptional consists.
Needless to say, the sound of 62's passage was amazing.

Name:	Steve Bradley
Railway:	Canadian National
Date:	09/01/1978
Location:	Pickering
Province:	Ontario

4 Comments | 14 Favourites

◄1 23

runeight's Map:

Note: Due to Google's greediness you may have to click the OK button when it asks you if you own this website. We'll replace this in time, but it's going to be a while. Sorry :)

*Note: Only photos with GPS added upon submission are mapped here. Some users do not map images and may show a blank map.