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By the late 1950's it was clear that Steam's days were numbered, and Interurbans were almost non-existent. The combination of the two may have been Roger Bloomquist's inspiration to travel from Indiana to Port Colborne to capture Mikado 3422 and NS&T 83 in this idyllic scene. The building in behind is the local CTC (Canadian Tire) downtown location that was on site until the mid-80's. The view is looking west, 3422 is traveling east bound on the Dunnville Sub, likely on the afternoon scheduled Stratford - Fort Erie run. The NS&T has less than 2 years of Thorold to Port Colborne service left. TH&B GP-7's were active here at that time... imagine a photo with a Maroon & Cream Diesel and you would have the Trifecta ! Thanks to Steve H for help here.
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Caption: By the late 1950's it was clear that Steam's days were numbered, and Interurbans were almost non-existent. The combination of the two may have been Roger Bloomquist's inspiration to travel from Indiana to Port Colborne to capture Mikado 3422 and NS&T 83 in this idyllic scene. The building in behind is the local CTC (Canadian Tire) downtown location that was on site until the mid-80's. The view is looking west, 3422 is traveling east bound on the Dunnville Sub, likely on the afternoon scheduled Stratford - Fort Erie run. The NS&T has less than 2 years of Thorold to Port Colborne service left. TH&B GP-7's were active here at that time... imagine a photo with a Maroon & Cream Diesel and you would have the Trifecta ! Thanks to Steve H for help here.

Photographer:
Michael Klauck Collection - Roger Bloomquist [54] (more) (contact)
Date: 07/27/1957 (search)
Railway: Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks: 3422 (search)
Train Symbol: Not Provided
Subdivision/SNS: CNR Station (search)
City/Town: Port Colborne (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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4 Comments
  1. Jacob Patterson
    February 5, 2025 at 4:51 pm

    Great scene. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

  2. terry.oshell
    February 5, 2025 at 9:42 pm

    Great image. Both those units would have been great rides.

  3. railwayguy
    February 5, 2025 at 10:21 pm

    Very nice indeed ! NS&T 83 must have just arrived from Thorold as the motorman has not changed the trolley pole for the northbound run. Many pictures of the NS&T taken here are looking east – this picture looking west nicely shows the narrow NS&T platform and literally the end of track. Thank you for posting,

  4. Klaucker
    February 9, 2025 at 8:16 am

    Thanks Jacob, Terry and John…Cheers MIKE
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