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Viewing Album:  Ontario Trains - Niagara Region - March 2017 - Part 1
 
By:Neil Barratt
Dates:3/3/2017 - 3/30/2017
Album Info:Lots of CN and CP action, plus Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives at Fort Erie, the Amtrak Maple Leaf, and Trillium Railway switchers at two locations.
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CN 8008
Title:  CN 8008
Description:  Train 531 at Biggar Road - crossing the Welland River.
Photo Date:  3/3/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:01:18 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8008(SD70M-2) CN 5676(SD75I)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
CN 8008
Title:  CN 8008
Description:  After a short chase, I was able to catch up to Train 531 again at the south end of CN Southern Yard at Netherby Road crossing.
Photo Date:  3/3/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:01:22 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8008(SD70M-2) CN 5676(SD75I)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
GTW 5951
Title:  GTW 5951
Description:  It was getting late in the day, but I decided to chase this CN freighter into Fort Erie's Duff Yard.
Photo Date:  3/3/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:27 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  GTW 5951(SD40-3) CN 2654(C44-9W)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
NS 3462
Title:  NS 3462
Description:  Just as this Norfolk Southern train emerged from the International Bridge, the late afternoon sunshine lit up its two fine SD40-2 rebuilds.
Photo Date:  3/3/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:30 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3462(SD40-2) NS 3511(SD40-2)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
CP 8718
Title:  CP 8718
Description:  Train 646 ethanol train rolls under the signal rack at Burger Road, heading for Fort Erie and the International Bridge to USA.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:32 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8718(ES44AC) CP 8874(ES44AC)
Views:  407   Comments: 1
CP 8718
Title:  CP 8718
Description:  Train 646 ethanol train rolls under the signal rack at Burger Road, heading for Fort Erie and the International Bridge to USA.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:35 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8718(ES44AC) CP 8874(ES44AC)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
CP 8718
Title:  CP 8718
Description:  After a sprightly chase, I was able to get a few more pics of Train 646 as it rolled into Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:37 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8718(ES44AC) CP 8874(ES44AC)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
CP 8718
Title:  CP 8718
Description:  After a sprightly chase, I was able to get a few more pics of Train 646 as it rolled into Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:40 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8718(ES44AC)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
CN 3068
Title:  CN 3068
Description:  Train 531 approaching the grade crossing at Ridge Road.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:43 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 3068(ET44AC)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
NS 3511
Title:  NS 3511
Description:  I caught these NS locomotives switching cars on the Canada side at Fort Erie. I'm pretty sure you could get a family-sized picnic table on that back porch.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:46 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3511(SD40-2)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
NS 3462
Title:  NS 3462
Description:  I caught these two NS locomotives switching cars on the Canada side at Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/4/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:49 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3462(SD40-2) NS 3511(SD40-2)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
AMTK 96
Title:  AMTK 96
Description:  The Maple Leaf passes through Merriton as it heads for Niagara Falls and the USA border. Here it crosses what was once a busy railway intersection - now, used for CN freight, the daily AMTRAK Maple Leaf, and Trillium Railway's local switching duties.
Photo Date:  3/5/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:52 PM
Location:  St. Catharines, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 96(P42DC)
Views:  150   Comments: 1
AMTK 103
Title:  AMTK 103
Description:  The Maple Leaf charges around the big bend approaching Portage Road overpass.
Photo Date:  3/12/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:55 PM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 103(P42DC)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
CP 8744
Title:  CP 8744
Description:  Sister GE units lead this mixed freighter across the wye connection to the CN mainline.
Photo Date:  3/16/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:04:58 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8744(ES44AC) CP 8747(ES44AC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
CN 8816
Title:  CN 8816
Description:  Train 531 approaching Shisler Road crossing.
Photo Date:  3/16/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:05:01 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8816(SD70M-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
CN 8816
Title:  CN 8816
Description:  Another look at Train 531 at Old Shisler Road.
Photo Date:  3/16/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:05:03 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8816(SD70M-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
CN 5679
Title:  CN 5679
Description:  It's St. Patrick's Day, but not a sign of anything green in this pic, taken at the south end of the Yagar Wye.
Photo Date:  3/17/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:05:06 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5679(SD75I) CN 2509(C44-9WL)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
CN 5679
Title:  CN 5679
Description:  View from Wilhelm Road overpass looking Northwest.
Photo Date:  3/17/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:05:09 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5679(SD75I) CN 2509(C44-9WL)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
CP 8772
Title:  CP 8772
Description:  View from Wilhelm Road overpass - this time looking South/Southeast.
Photo Date:  3/17/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:06:19 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8772(ES44AC) CP 9637(AC44CW)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
CP 8772
Title:  CP 8772
Description:  After a short chase, I caught up to this CP mixed freighter at the Miller Road overpass just north of the Welland Canal tunnel.
Photo Date:  3/17/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:06:59 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8772(ES44AC) CP 9637(AC44CW)
Views:  270   Comments: 1
CP 8607
Title:  CP 8607
Description:  Eastbound freighter with mostly autoracks heads towards Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/19/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:02 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8607(AC44CW) CP 8948(ES44AC)
Views:  456   Comments: 1
CP 8607
Title:  CP 8607
Description:  Eastbound freighter heads towards Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/19/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:05 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8607(AC44CW) CP 8948(ES44AC)
Views:  437   Comments: 1
CP 8607
Title:  CP 8607
Description:  Eastbound freighter with mostly autoracks heads towards Fort Erie in this view from Wilhelm Road overpass.
Photo Date:  3/19/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:07 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8607(AC44CW) CP 8948(ES44AC)
Views:  312   Comments: 1
AMTK 103
Title:  AMTK 103
Description:  The Maple Leaf veers off to the left on the track to Niagara Falls Station and the USA border.
Photo Date:  3/22/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:11 PM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 103(P42DC)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
CN 8945
Title:  CN 8945
Description:  Immediately behind The Maple Leaf comes this eastbound freighter as it veers off to the right onto the Stamford Sub headed for Port Robinson.
Photo Date:  3/22/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:16 PM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8945(SD70M-2) CN 2439(C40-8M) CN 2269(ES44DC)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
TRRY 1859
Title:  TRRY 1859
Description:  My first train chase with my 3 year old grandson resulted in this fine 'Catch of the Month' at The Beer Store in Thorold. I think I've got him hooked…on trains that is...
Photo Date:  3/22/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:18 PM
Location:  Thorold, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  TRRY 1859(RS18)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
IC 2458
Title:  IC 2458
Description:  Train 531 at Old Shisler Road crossing. Note the headlight location, and the cool number plates that give this locomotive a sharper than usual look.
Photo Date:  3/23/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:21 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  IC 2458(C40-8W)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
IC 2458
Title:  IC 2458
Description:  After a short chase, I caught up to Train 531 again, behind snappy looking IC Dash-8, at Netherby Road crossing - at the south end of CN Southern Yard.
Photo Date:  3/23/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:26 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  IC 2458(C40-8W)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
IC 2458
Title:  IC 2458
Description:  Another look at this fine Dash-8 on the point of Train 531 at Netherby Road crossing.
Photo Date:  3/23/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:29 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  IC 2458(C40-8W)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
NS 9411
Title:  NS 9411
Description:  Very unsettled weather - from rain to fog to sunshine - was the theme as Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific locomotives team up to haul freight cars over the International Bridge into the USA.
Photo Date:  3/27/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:32 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9411(C40-9W) UP 5439(AC45CCTE)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
NS 9411
Title:  NS 9411
Description:  Roster shot of NS power at Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/27/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:37 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9411(C40-9W)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
CP 8805
Title:  CP 8805
Description:  Inbound CP tanker train on the wye at Brookfield where it has just left the CN main from Fort Erie.
Photo Date:  3/27/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:58 PM
Location:  Stevensville, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8805(ES44AC) CP 8790(ES44AC)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
CN 5775
Title:  CN 5775
Description:  I caught this transfer from Port Robinson to CN Southern Yard at the Ridge Road grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/29/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:08:02 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5775(SD75I) CN 2264(ES44DC)
Views:  338   Comments: 1
CN 5775
Title:  CN 5775
Description:  I caught this transfer from Port Robinson to CN Southern Yard at the Ridge Road grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/29/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:08:07 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5775(SD75I) CN 2264(ES44DC)
Views:  407   Comments: 1
CN 8890
Title:  CN 8890
Description:  CN 8890 hauls mixed freight cars to Fort Erie for exchange with Norfolk Southern.
Photo Date:  3/29/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:08:10 PM
Location:  Welland, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8890(SD70M-2)
Views:  298   Comments: 1
GMTX 223
Title:  GMTX 223
Description:  One of two newly acquired switchers for TRRY in GATX blue and black, seen here crossing busy Merritt Road in St. Catharines.
Photo Date:  3/29/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:08:14 PM
Location:  St. Catharines, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 223(MP15DC)
Views:  328   Comments: 2
GMTX 223
Title:  GMTX 223
Description:  I finally caught up to Trillium Railways local freight transfer at the busy Merritt Road crossing in the middle of the afternoon. My daughter has been talking about this train for months, and I lucked out today with this sparkling GATX locomotive on the point.
Photo Date:  3/29/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:08:18 PM
Location:  St. Catharines, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 223(MP15DC)
Views:  316   Comments: 1

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