Review: Free Ride
Free Ride is the story of a remarkable 20,000 mile journey by motorcycle across Asia and Europe by a remarkable woman, Noraly Schoenmaker. This is a story of determination, struggle and, honestly, frequent failure.
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?
I’m Giving a Talk!
If you’re in Winnipeg on April 11, come to the Charleswood Legion on the west side of Winnipeg and hear me talk about trains at night!
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.
Mac Yard From the Air
CN’s MacMillan train yard in the Toronto area is the second largest train yard in Canada – after Winnipeg’s Symington yard. Opened in 1965, it helped move rail traffic – and the CN train yard – out of downtown Toronto and freed up track space for GO Transit in 1967, along with the CN Tower … Read more
BAR Boxcars
The humble boxcar. Barely noticed, largely replaced by more specialized cars, these universal carriers still soldier on even today.
Tidal
When I saw you again, after all those years, it was such a tidal wave of emotions. I was staggered.
Perfect Albums: Snow in June
Canadian rock band The Northern Pikes hit the big time with their third album, “Snow in June”, released in 1990. It featured three hit songs, including the monster “She Ain’t Pretty”. It’s a perfect album.