NB Southern Washout Photos

I happened to be going to Saint John today, so on the way I drove through Grand Bay to see if I could find the washed-out track. At Ferry Road in Westfield I saw two NB Southern MOW vehicles doing some work on the track near the crossing.

To my untrained eye, it looked like they were redistributing the ballast.

I also noticed three empty NBSR log cars in the Westfield Beach siding. I have never seen anything but MOW equipment in this siding.

The actual track washout happened in downtown Grand Bay. It looks like about 40' of track was undercut.


There were a few people there, apparently waiting for more loads of gravel. I spoke to one of the MOW people and they said the track should be reopened tonight. I presume it will have a slow order!

You can click on those photos for a larger view.