Turkeys, Trains and Pools
An “ordinary” outing turned into a wild feast of trains, turkeys, and fallen flags.
Railfan Stories
Stories about railfanning – trip reports and so forth. Any time I’m trackside and writing about it, it’ll be here.
The Leaning Tower of CN
You’ve heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? What about the leaning tower of CN?
Not January in McAdam, 2001
I have been making some “taken this day in xxxx” social media posts, picking a photo from years past but from the same month and day. I chose a few from “January 28, 2001” from a visit to McAdam, New Brunswick.
My First VIA Venture
When I was in Toronto recently, I was excited to see my first VIA Rail “Venture” trainsets. These trains have been in service since November 2022; I just didn’t catch them in my previous trips to Toronto. I was walking along the rail corridor to Union Station, photographing GO Transit and VIA Rail and UP … Read more
Tramfanning in Ontario
While I was in Toronto recently, I had the opportunity to take a few shots of light rail vehicles / trams / streetcars / trolleys. Who knows what to call these?
Mac Yard from Highway 7
I was in Toronto for work a few weeks ago. Afterwards, I spent the weekend with my son and his wife. Nick suggested that we stop by CN’s MacMillan yard on our way out of the city, and I heartily agreed.
That Roar
Railfans are usually visual people. We take photographs of trains. We read books about trains. We watch trains videos. But sometimes, we listen. And smell. And touch. And rarely, taste.
Three For the Lady on the Radio
I consider three to be my “lucky number”. When I lived in Shearwater, our address was 3 Barracuda Drive. On December 7, 2024, the number 3 seemed to work for me.
Trams in Lisbon
If you’re a fan of trams (or streetcars, or trolleys), then Lisbon, Portugal is the place for you. Tram lines run all through the downtown area, and the vehicles are a delightful mix of relatively modern units and classic Brill streetcars.