CN SD70M-2 8011 approaches Scotford Yard with CN train #525, empty crude oil cars bound for Cenovus Energy Inc's crude-by-rail trans-loading facility in Bruderheim.
As the sun sets on Montreal, CN 525 pass over the highway 116, with 5 cars.
My daughter's first steps in night railroad photography as 525 is backing up to pick up the MMA-CN interchange. ©Sandrine Caya
SD40u 6016, SD40-2(W) 5343, and SD40-2(W) 5356 lead CN 525 into Scotford Yard.
Yet another very ratty zebra followed by a b/w CN noodle GP9rm.
Crew is seen reboarding its train after making its obligatory stop and check. CN 525 heads for the mainline with an old zebra 5507.. errr... 4707 leading.
Notice the CN wet noodle poking thru the faded paint on the leader as two VERY ratty zebras are galloping in St-Jean by night: CN 4722 and 9450. 4722 was very tired, smoking and smelling unburnt d... (more)
Larry was more than happy to wave at me while headed for GSC plastics. Old CN (GT) train station in background.
Switching the GSC plastic plant with a GP40-2w and a GP9rm; nice willow in background.
In the depth of the night, the St-Jean night switcher is on it's three times a week milk run... After doing it's obligatory stop, the 525 is heading back to the main line: the Rouses Point sub.
Look closely, you'll find three pairs of staring eyes in the cab; the guys knowing that the flashes will go off anytime now.... The St-Jean night switcher doing it's three times a week milk run in... (more)
First snowstorm of the season... Rudolf's red nose is poking out of the falling snow...
No one is allowed to yell or shout in Brossard. CN engines included.
Southbound , to work at Delson .