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Caption: This image is similar to one I posted about 6 years ago; but is more favourable in CN 6060 being much closer to the camera as I stood looking west on the Maple Av overpass in Grimsby. I am very grateful for the shots taken here, as this was far in advance to any thought of relocating to Grimsby myself, which I did 24 years later. Any shots of the beautiful station I am appreciative of, as it burned down last day of 1994.
Crowds used to come out to greet ol' Bullet Nosed Betty, as this oil fired locomotive was nick-named; and it was sad to see the demise of the twice a week summer runs from Toronto to Niagara and return. The loco developed boiler problems, I think it was, and there was not the money for overhaul. Thankfully, Alberta had a more positive view of the value of this classic, and so the engine went West.
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Great shot Arnold and I hope to see her myself some day after restoration! – Ken
Wonderful picture Arnold, not only of an iconic steam locomotive, but a beautiful historical station. Thanks again for recording “yesteryear” history. Can’t help but compare this picture to today’s (Mon-Fri) GO train passing the VIA Grimsby concrete “bunker” structure – the “beauty” is gone
John
Thanks, John. Yes, that prototype VIA “bunker”. When it was installed it was to be the first of many around the country. That was quite a few years ago and the Grimsby version is still the only one I have ever seen.
Sometimes I park down there watching for CN 421 in the mornings during good weather. As I look at this photo I had forgotten that track extended off the main right where I park…..and serviced the coal facilities to the west side of the original station, which still stands. It has been completely done over, but sits vacant for some reason.