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Caption: The old Alliston station as it looked in spring of 1976. Track car stopped out front. I am wondering if the station agent at this time was one Art Merrifield, a rather likeable and entertaining character in railroad photography circles in his day.
The station, built in 1908 was later purchased and moved to County Rd 10, north of Tottenham, and lived in as a fully restored residence by noted railroad photographer James A. Brown. Unfortunately, Jim passed away in 2020 and the property I understand is now up for sale.
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A great image Mr. Mooney. Jim has certainly left his mark on me and many fellow railfan/photographers throughout the continent. May he Rest in Peace.
Yes, Ken. He was an incredible rail photographer and a top-notch historian. Very sad to lose him.
Funny story….one I’ve mentioned here a few times in regards to Mr. Brown. I found the station, and being raised right went and knocked on the door. I’m not sure if he was just plain done with all sorts of photographers coming to get photos of the station in its ‘afterlife’…but at first I wasn’t too warmly received by him. After a few minutes explaining my love of stations, and photographing he allowed me permission to take a few photos. Had I known at that time that this was the well known photographer James Brown….I may have taken some extra time to talk ‘shop’. Looking back, I now understand better his resistance at first, from my only trip there 22 years ago.
Todd: I have never seen the station as it was once Jim, Brown made it his residence.
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Cute story. No doubt he was tired of pushy fans that want to see more than just the opportunity to shoot a pic.
We tend to be more tired as we get older.