So from what I understand the line will remain in place between Utpoia and Collingwood. Some forward thinking from a Southern Ontario jurisdiction for once.
@JayJr2007 The fifth paragraph in the simcoe.com article qoutes the mayor of Collingwood suggesting that the transportation corridor may be preserved for future freight or passenger service if the County or Province purchases the line. I would interpret that as an intention to abandon the line but not remove the physical plant, leaving it for future consideration.
Maybe it's just an optimistic interpretation of the article on my part.
@VIAF40PH Well, I guess we will have to wait & see. The rails & ties all the way to Collingwood need replacement as well as new crossing lights & all - it could be staggering amount of money - I doubt any future plans would pay for such an upgrade. Wouldn't it be awesome if they ran a steam train from the Allendale Station in Barrie to the museum in downtown Collingwood? If I had 10 million, I would write the cheque.
jesus those tracks could use a HELL of a lot of maintenance. not impressed bcry.
grimmss1 5 months ago
@grimmss1 Unfortunately they barely have the money to operate let alone upgrade.
JayJr2007 5 months ago
@JayJr2007 Agree. Im pretty sure CN sold them off for a good reason.
grimmss1 5 months ago
this is one of your best vids in my humble opinion... what a beautiful day to have been out. the lazy crickets are awesome :)
great camera too, what make & model is it?
thanks for sharing
MrBuckwilliam 6 months ago
@MrBuckwilliam Hi Buck & thanks. Its just a point & shoot Sony Cybershot digital camera. Some day I would like to upgrade to a proper camcorder.
JayJr2007 6 months ago
So from what I understand the line will remain in place between Utpoia and Collingwood. Some forward thinking from a Southern Ontario jurisdiction for once.
VIAF40PH 6 months ago
@VIAF40PH I haven't heard anything like that. You have a source?
JayJr2007 6 months ago
@JayJr2007 The fifth paragraph in the simcoe.com article qoutes the mayor of Collingwood suggesting that the transportation corridor may be preserved for future freight or passenger service if the County or Province purchases the line. I would interpret that as an intention to abandon the line but not remove the physical plant, leaving it for future consideration.
Maybe it's just an optimistic interpretation of the article on my part.
VIAF40PH 6 months ago
@VIAF40PH Well, I guess we will have to wait & see. The rails & ties all the way to Collingwood need replacement as well as new crossing lights & all - it could be staggering amount of money - I doubt any future plans would pay for such an upgrade. Wouldn't it be awesome if they ran a steam train from the Allendale Station in Barrie to the museum in downtown Collingwood? If I had 10 million, I would write the cheque.
JayJr2007 6 months ago
Love the horn she's got a nicely tuned set of chimes. Nice catch Jason
UPDetector 6 months ago
Train arrives at 2:22 for the impatient types. LOL
JayJr2007 6 months ago