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Caption: Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson 2857 handles train #322 on CN's Oakville Sub east of Port Credit, in the Fall of 1959. This train was the last part of the NYC-TH&B-CP joint train from New York to Toronto (via the TH&B Welland Sub to Hamilton and CN Oakville Sub to Toronto) and had been dieselized at this point, but I guess power was short in Hamilton, hence the Royal Hudson in charge today. The siding track in the foreground lead to the old "Admiral" appliance plant at Mile 11.9 of CN's Oakville Sub, near Cooksville Creek.
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I can only imagine the mad rush to get out and capture all the steam on film before it was gone for good. End of an incredible era.
Another wonderful Port Credit picture.
Whenever I sign onto RPca, I’m always hopeful that you’ve posted another image from your wonderful collection. I’m fascinated by your images highlighting the final days of Canadian steam. Well done, Sir! Thank you!
And may I give a Shout-Out to Mr. Host and his team? Without this site, these images which we all enjoy would likely never be seen.
One final comment if I may be so bold…
I’m just an occasional contributor (I also have the privilege of adding some of Del Rosamond’s collection). I do know that it takes a lot of time and effort to write the narratives and make sure the images are uploaded to a high standard. (Steve will confirm that I have the hardest time getting my stuff uploaded not crooked, lol). Anyways, the point is this: If you are on the outside looking in, please sign in and drop a deserving Gold Star or leave an encouraging comment. I honestly believe that it will make you feel more connected to this web site community. It also means a lot to the photographers who generously contribute their work!
Ok, I’ll step down now off of my soap box. Peace to all!
Great picture – in Nov 1959, word got around on the rail fan grapevine that CPR was using steam power on #322 from Hamilton TH&B Hunter St station to Toronto and on the evening return to Hamilton. NYC or TH&B “400” series diesels were handling the train from Hamilton to Welland & Buffalo. This lasted a few weeks, not sure the reason why, but the power for this train had a night time layover in Hamilton and daytime at John St. CP was perhaps interested in making more use of its diesel power elsewhere. Have 8mm film I took early one Sat morning of 2857 accelerating away from Bayview Jct, on #322, next stop Oakville (to detrain only) and a b&w picture taken that evening at west end of Toronto Union Station just before departure for Hamilton. By Dec 1959, diesels were back handling this train and 2857 had been sent to Lambton for occasional “push” service to Guelph Jct and back. Steam enthusiasts visited Lambton regularly to see when 2857 or its sister might be called, and managed in March, 1960, to photograph 2857 one more time on the Lambton ready track (night shot). This was followed by Neil McNish’s March excursion to Port McNicoll and the final “swan song” for 2857 was the Upper Canada Railway Society June, 1960 excursion to the same place, a wonderful day, memorable trip. Thank you for posting, John
And Peter, totally agree with your comments ! Thank you indeed Mr. Host and all those who contribute to railpictures.ca, your photographs and commentary/
narratives are very much enjoyed and appreciated. To me, this site is like belonging to a railway enthusiasts club, where we can “meet” , enjoy looking at railway pictures, get up-dated and informed, and have a discussion, and with a big difference, not just a local club, but one that is Canada wide from coast to coast ! Now how great is that !! Like Peter, I will now get off my soap box, with great gratitude. Thanks to all,
John
This why we have this site folks… for the benefit of everyone
It works very well I think!
It does indeed !