2007.10.23 Ottawa Central train 520 approaching Vankleek Hill

[VIAF40PH]

That spur must be one of the last true branch lines in Ontario that gets trains of appreciable length. I imagine that's pretty light rail that they are running on and six-axle units would be prohibited. Thanks for posting because I was born too late to see the last stand of branchline running before it was all ripped up.

[EasternOntarioTracks]

Thanks!

It seems to be a mix of 80 and 100 lb rail on this line; where it changes, fishplates are marked 80A on one end and 100RA on the other. I have spotted rail pieces from the late 1920s near the crossings but there are rumours of older pieces!

[moon47mars]

You know, it's alwas nice to see a caboose at the and of a train these days!

[Burnoutmaster1]

what city is this?

[EasternOntarioTracks]

Vankleek Hill

[EasternOntarioTracks]

(Newton Road)

[LanceCampeau]

I just visited this crossing today... Do you know when this train passes through? I have been trying to catch it for almost a year now...

[EasternOntarioTracks]

I believe it is a mid-morning departure from Vankleek Hill, southbound to Coteau, arriving at Glen Robertson after VIA 33 (~11:00). When done in Coteau, it's north to L'Orignal, and finally south again to end at Vankleek Hill.

[LanceCampeau]

Thank you... this year, I will again be chasing but now I may catch it! :)

[CHEEZFREEK57]

cool vid! does the OC usually use cabooses? they run right by my house, but I've never seen one with a caboose.

[EasternOntarioTracks]

Yes, but only on this trip. They always run "backwards" between L'Orignal and the wye in Hawkesbury.

[trainguyONR]

awesome vid!