Canadian National, And this is coming from an American's opinion, is one of the stupidest railroads to ever be around. Can't keep a train on the tracks to deliver a good load of cargo, buying all the cool American Class 2s, And then abandoning its own lines deemed unnecessary at the time, to only find out they need them later on. How brilliant. Bunch of damned idiots there. :/ CN = Shortline Killer.
So are you saying the CNR is trying to do what the OVR was doing before the recession hit? and does CN taking this line back mean we will be seeing longer trains to Coteau again?
For your information, those were my kids in the cab. We were one of the two families: the one with 4 kids. Michelle was the engineer on the way out and William was the engineer on the way back. Elizabeth was the girl sucking her thumb. The engineer offered to let her be the engineer but she was too shy. This was lucky for William.
Engineers like kids. When I was 7 I got a CPR cabride... just recently I met the Engineer who let me have the original cabride. Now I am good friends with him.
It was part of a display for the Ottawa Central RR open house at the train yards. It was only a F40PH-2, one VIA 1 class car and a comfort class car. They were off VIA #35 from Montreal.
That's nice you got a part of a Girl sucking her thumb. Nice video though.
BrockRailfan 7 months ago
Canadian National, And this is coming from an American's opinion, is one of the stupidest railroads to ever be around. Can't keep a train on the tracks to deliver a good load of cargo, buying all the cool American Class 2s, And then abandoning its own lines deemed unnecessary at the time, to only find out they need them later on. How brilliant. Bunch of damned idiots there. :/ CN = Shortline Killer.
CountVonBoco 2 years ago
So are you saying the CNR is trying to do what the OVR was doing before the recession hit? and does CN taking this line back mean we will be seeing longer trains to Coteau again?
wizehop 2 years ago
unfortunately, CN has applied to discontinue service from outside Ottawa, Kanata, to Pembroke.
Trains are going to by very small for the time being.
If trackage wasn't abandoned through Algonquin Park, we would still be seeing big transcons coming through Ottawa instead of Toronto today.
ConrailSD70MAC 2 years ago
there is a cp rail locomotive thats wierd cuz its cn owned
thetrainguru 2 years ago
this is before the CN takeover. the CP MLW locomotive was from the New Brunswick East Coast RR. That too was taken over by CN.
ConrailSD70MAC 2 years ago
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wizehop 2 years ago
i live in ottaw but ive only seen the yard once is it good railfanning territory
thetrainguru 2 years ago
I just made this a favourite.
For your information, those were my kids in the cab. We were one of the two families: the one with 4 kids. Michelle was the engineer on the way out and William was the engineer on the way back. Elizabeth was the girl sucking her thumb. The engineer offered to let her be the engineer but she was too shy. This was lucky for William.
Was this ever a hoot to watch!
fwverwijs 2 years ago
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mlwS1 2 years ago
sweet! love the mlw/alcos i wanna get a cab ride in one someday!
mitch9521 2 years ago
Engineers like kids. When I was 7 I got a CPR cabride... just recently I met the Engineer who let me have the original cabride. Now I am good friends with him.
LocalRailfan 3 years ago
Big MLW
cheeko122 3 years ago
What was with the VIA trainset in the yard?
elgoalio29 3 years ago
It was part of a display for the Ottawa Central RR open house at the train yards. It was only a F40PH-2, one VIA 1 class car and a comfort class car. They were off VIA #35 from Montreal.
ConrailSD70MAC 3 years ago
A little ride on the old CN "Bypass"...spent lots of time watching stuff there, and should have filmed more too!
sidomitch 3 years ago
Awesome the video as AMAZING! Honestly with you that I was thought that there kids was it your children LOL!
Great video, 5 rate and add favorite (double thumb up)!
FlyBikes089 3 years ago
Wasn't my kids. I have none. :o) We squeezed two families into the cab. But thank you!
ConrailSD70MAC 3 years ago
Ohh but I was thought LOL so that interested! And your welcome!
FlyBikes089 3 years ago
thanks!
ConrailSD70MAC 3 years ago
Nice!!
1776vtgmb 3 years ago 2
NICE!!!
railmogul2 3 years ago 2