Trip to the West Coast, Part I: Union Pacific Steam

Denver - Airport Sculpture
Leni Schwendigger's sculpture "Deep Time/Deep Space, a Subterranean Journey" was at Denver's Terminal A on 29-April-2009

Aerial - Boulder
The red roofs at the University of Colorado were part of the view of Boulder, Colorado from the air on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Boulder
The snow-capped Front Range was at left, the town of Boulder, Colorado at right in this aerial view on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Front Range
The Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado were covered in snow as viewed from the air on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Colorado River
An aerial view of the Colorado River was obtained near Bond, Colorado on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Donner Lake
Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California was viewed from the air on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Cape Horn
Cape Horn, California on the original transcontinental railroad was at the center of this aerial on 29-April-2009.

Aerial - Colfax
Colfax, California was at lower right and Rollins Reservoir on the Bear River at top in this aerial on 29-April-2009.

Roseville - Storage Line
A long string of stored locomotives in Roseville, California included SD70M's built in 2004 on 29-April-2009.

Excursion - Roseville
Union Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive #844 was resting in Roseville, California on 29-April-2009.

Excursion - Roseville
The Roseville, California station was in the background of this view of Union Pacific locomotive #844 on 29-April-2009.

Excursion - American River
The steam excursion came into sight crossing the American River in Sacramento, California on 30-April-2009.

Excursion - American River
The Union Pacific steam excursion crossed the former Western Pacific bridge over the American River on 30-April-2009.

Excursion - American River
The matched set of armour yellow equipment in the Union Pacific train crossed the American River on 30-April-2009.

Excursion - American River
The business car "Cheyenne" brought up the rear of the Union Pacific train at the American River on 30-April-2009.

Excursion - Oroville
A crowd had gathered around the Union Pacific locomotive after its arrival in Oroville, California on 30-April-2009.

Excursion - Oroville
The end of the train sat above Oroville Dam Boulevard in Oroville, California on 30-April-2009.

Scenery - North Fork Bridge
A Union Pacific freight train crossed the North Fork Bridge over the Feather River at Intake, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - North Fork Bridge
The steam excursion train crossed the North Fork Bridge over the Feather River at Intake, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - North Fork Bridge
The North Fork Bridge was the longest concrete arch railroad bridge in the United States on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - North Fork Bridge
Smoke coming out of the 8800-foot tunnel #8 was still at right at the North Fork Bridge on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Intake
The Union Pacific steam excursion train rounded a curve near Intake, California in the Feather River Canyon on 2-May-200

Excursion - Intake
A string of armour yellow appeared precarious on the hillside near Intake, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Rock Creek Trestle
The steam excursion train crossed the Rock Creek Trestle in the heart of the Feather River Canyon on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Rock Creek Trestle
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 put on a show at the Rock Creek Trestle on the former Western Pacific on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Rock Creek Trestle
The dome coach "Walter Dean" was part of the Union Pacific train crossing the Rock Creek Trestle on 2-May-2009.

Scenery - Bucks Creek Powerhouse
Original owner Pacific Gas and Electric was prominently displayed on the Bucks Creek Powerhouse on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Tobin Twin Bridges
The Union Pacific steam train crossed the Feather River at the Tobin Twin Bridges in Tobin, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Tobin Twin Bridges
The dome car "Walter Dean" crossed the North Fork of the Feather River at Tobin, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Tobin
The Union Pacific steam train ran along the North Fork of the Feather River east of Tobin, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Honeymoon Tunnels
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 passed between the Honeymoon Tunnels near Belden, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Honeymoon Tunnels
The "water bottle" auxiliary tender with the US flag was prominent between the Honeymoon Tunnels on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Honeymoon Tunnels
The "Water Dean" dome car passed between the Honeymoon Tunnels near Belden, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Twain
Union Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive #844 led its train along a rock shelf near Twain, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Keddie Wye
The Union Pacific excursion train stopped on the bridge at Keddie, California for a ceremony on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Caltrans Truck
The California Department of Transportation used these trucks to warn travelers of railfans on route 70 on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Williams Loop
The Union Pacific excursion came underneath the its own tracks at Williams Loop, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Williams Loop
A closer look at Union Pacific #844, a 1944 Alco product, was obtained at Williams Loop, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Williams Loop
Railfans lined the right-of-way as Union Pacific #844 rounded the upper level of the Williams Loop on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Clio Trestle
At 147 feet in height, the Clio Trestle was the highest bridge on the former Western Pacific on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Clio Trestle
The Union Pacific steam train crossed the 1005 foot-long Clio Trestle east of Clio, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Clio Trestle
Most of the Union Pacific steam train was in sight as it crossed the Clio Trestle on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
The Union Pacific steam train backed into the house track at Portola, California to complete its run on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
The Union Pacific steam train had completed its journey for the day at Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Fireman and backup engineer Ed Dickens peered from the cab of #844 at Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
The Western Pacific Railroad Museum greeted the UP special with this banner at Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Former Western Pacific Alco S4 #563 was noted in fresh paint at the museum in Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Chuck Gleich pointed to the mud on his new Ford Explorer after a day chasing the train on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Mud was visible on the side of Chuck Gleich's new Ford Explorer at Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Portola - Hillside
It definitely wasn't Hollywood, but a large "P" was noted on the hillside above Portola, California on 2-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Union Pacific SD70ACe #1983 wearing Western Pacific tribute paint was next to #844 in Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Union Pacific's never-retired steam locomotive #844 blew off some steam at Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Conductor Reed Jackson and Ed Dickens were in the vestibule of dome car at Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
The Union Pacific steam train entered the mainline at the east end of Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Portola
The residential section of Portola, California was viewed from the departing steam train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Portola
A line of railfans watched the Union Pacific steam train as it departed Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Portola
Photographers lined the end of the street to watch the departure of the train from Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Middle Fork Feather River
Leaving Portola, California the train followed the Middle Fork of the Feather River on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Middle Fork Feather River
The Union Pacific train followed a curve in the Middle Fork of the Feather River east of Portola on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Portola
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 was working without diesel assistance east of Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Middle Fork Feather River
Some photographers came out along the Middle Fork of the Feather River east of Portola, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Rocky Point
The terrain became somewhat rough around Rocky Point, California as viewed from the train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Rocky Point
Photographers took in one of the last accessible mountain views of the train near Rocky Point, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Rocky Point
Smoke from the locomotive framed the train on a straight section east of Rocky Point, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Beckwourth
The scenery widened out into a valley as observed from the train near Beckworth, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Middle Fork Feather River
The train crossed the Middle Fork of the Feather River in a wide valley section near Beckwourth, California on 5-May-200

Scenery - Loyalton Lead
The branch to Loyalton, California was visible in the distance as observed from the train in Hawley on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Hawley
The small town of Hawley, California was observed in the distance as the train continued east on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Hawley
A farm was photographed in the valley east of Hawley, California as viewed from the train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Hawley
Trees had almost completely disappeared from the landscape as observed east of Hawley, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Chilcoot
Highway 70 was the right-of-way in the background observed west of Chilcoot, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Chilcoot
The Union Pacific steam train raced past the small town of Chilcoot, California eastbound on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Chilcoot Tunnel
The steam train prepared to traverse the 6000-foot Chilcoot Tunnel under Beckwourth Pass on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Reno Junction
After passing through the Chilcoot Tunnel, the steam train rounded a curve at Reno Junction, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Reno Junction
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 turned its train to the north at Reno Junction, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Reno Junction
The rear of the Union Pacific excursion train rounded the curve at Reno Junction, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Long Valley
Heading north from Reno Junction, the Union Pacific steam train ran through the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Long Valley
The desert-like scenery with just a few trees was typical of the Long Valley of California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Long Valley
The Union Pacific steam train rounded a gentle curve in the Long Valley of California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Long Valley
Union Pacific's last-built steam locomotive, the 844, handled its passenger train through the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Long Valley
The Union Pacific steam train traversed the tracks of the former Western Pacific in the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Long Valley
The barren scenery of the Long Valley of California on 5-May-2009 was a contrast to the earlier day through the canyon.

Excursion - Scotts
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 rounded a curve near Scotts, California in the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Scotts
The Union Pacific steam train ran along the hillside near Scotts, California in the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Long Valley
The Long Valley Wash, located in the valley below the railroad tracks, was dry as observed from the train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scotts
Pine trees became more prominent in the landscape as the train approached Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Scotts
The Union Pacific steam train slowed down for a meet at Scotts, California in the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Scotts
The westbound ZNPOA priority freight train came down the mainline at Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scotts
Trees dotted the landscape of the Long Valley around Scotts, California as seen from the train on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Scotts
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 rounded a curve departing Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scotts
The scenery again started to turn barren as the train left Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scotts
The Union Pacific double-stack container train was still in sight looking back toward Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scotts
The Sierra Nevada mountain range was visible in the distance looking back near Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Scotts
The unassisted Union Pacific steam train rounded another curve east of Scotts, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Pozla
The Union Pacific passenger train passed through a cut near Pozla, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Pozla
The Union Pacific passenger train passed through a line-side industry in Pozla, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Red Rocks
The origin of the name of Red Rocks was obvious in this view at Red Rocks, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Red Rocks
Some water was noted in the Long Valley near Red Rocks, California as viewed from the train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Red Rocks
US highway 395 came into sight as the train continued geographically north of Red Rocks, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Long Valley
The wide look at the Long Valley was obtained as the train continued east of Red Rocks, California on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Red Rocks
The Union Pacific excursion train rounded a curve near Red Rocks, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Doyle
The train passed a typical ranch near Doyle, California in the Long Valley on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Doyle
Railfans awaited the Union Pacific steam train as it approached the US 395 bridge at Doyle, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Doyle
The scenery turned almost completely to desert for the first time near Doyle, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Herlong
A water tower was noted at the Sierra Army Depot near the tracks in Herlong, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Herlong
Equipment was lined up at the Sierra Army Depot, visible from the tracks in Herlong, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Herlong
A variety of containers were stacked up at the Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Herlong
A pair of railfans had traveled well off the beaten path to a hill near Herlong, California on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Desert
The scenery turned to incontrovertible desert east of Herlong, California on the old Western Pacific route on 5-May-2009

Scenery - Birds Nest
A bird's nest was noted on a line-side telephone pole near Flanagan, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Stored Cars
A set of freight cars were noted stored on the former Southern Pacific line near Flanagan, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Flanagan
A pair of garbage cars were noted on the railroad spur at Flanagan, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Mission Peak
Mission Peak came into view as the train proceeded east of Flanagan, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sand Pass
The Union Pacific excursion train climbed the grade toward Sand Pass, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sand Pass
The desert was in view as the Union Pacific excursion train climbed toward Sand Pass, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sand Pass
The Union Pacific excursion train rounded the curve at the summit of Sand Pass, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sand Pass
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 led its train into the descent from Sand Pass, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sand Pass
The Union Pacific train had nearly reached the valley floor after passing through Sand Pass, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Smoke Creek Wash
The Smoke Creek Wash east of Sand Pass, Nevada looked like a desolate place on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Smoke Creek Wash
The Union Pacific excursion train ran along the valley floor near Smoke Creek Wash in western Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Smoke Creek Wash
There was nary a drop of water in sight as the train passed the Smoke Creek Wash in Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sano
The Union Pacific excursion train behind 4-8-4 steam locomotive #844 rounded a curve west of Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Smoke Creek Wash
The desert looked dry to the northwest horizon, viewed as the train moved beyond the Smoke Creek Wash on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Cows
Surprisingly, a herd of cows was noted from the Union Pacific excursion train west of Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Sano
The Union Pacific excursion train rounded a curve on the approach to Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Smoke Creek Wash
Another dry wash, the Smoke Creek Wash, came into sight as the train approached Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Fox Range
The mountains known as the Fox Range were visible across the valley from Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Black Mountain
Black Mountain rose above the Smoke Creek Wash from the tracks east of Sano, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Smoke Creek Wash
The dry Smoke Creek Wash continued to provide a path for the tracks near Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Reynard
The railway signals were among the only signs of non-tumbleweed life noted near Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Reynard
An abandoned rail car was noted along the right-of-way near Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Reynard
The Union Pacific excursion train slowed to restricted speed because of a red signal at Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Reynard
A bridge for a parallel service road was noted along the tracks east of Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Desert
The desert continued to be a dry place east of Reynard, Nevada along the former Western Pacific on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sand Fence
I had seen snow fences before but I believe this was the first sand fence, located east of Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009

Scenery - Desert
More of the flat, dry desert was observed from the Union Pacific steam train east of Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sand Fence
Another section of sand fence was noted south of the tracks east of Reynard, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Ditch
A small amount of water had actually collected in a ditch near Phil, Nevada after recent rainfall on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Signals
It seemed entirely appropriate that the signals near Phil, Nevada were solar powered on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Line Pole
Not much of this line pole remained above ground when it was observed near Phil, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Phil
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 rounded a rare curve in the desert east of Phil, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Crossing
It seemed like a strange place for a marked crossing, but this one was found near Phil, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Godeys Rock
Godeys Rock appeared off in the distance as the Union Pacific train approached Gerlach, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Desert
The desert continued to dominate the scenery as the train approached Gerlach, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Selenite Peak
Selenite Peak dominated the view from the train to the north near Gerlach, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Trego
The scenery again turned substantially to dry, flat desert near Trego, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Cholona
A bit more vegetation and surface roughness was evident in the scenery near Cholona, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Walter Dean Interior
The bar section of the Union Pacific dome car "Walter Dean" was observed during the trip on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Walter Dean Interior
The parlor section of the Union Pacific dome car "Walter Dean" was observed during a quite moment on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Walter Dean Interior
The interior of the dome on the Union Pacific "Walter Dean" car was captured during the trip on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Dome View
The view from the Union Pacific "Walter Dean" dome car was observed near Ronda, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Knob
Sugarloaf Knob was visible off in the distance as the Union Pacific steam train passed near Ronda, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Scrap Yard
This scrap yard in the middle of the desert came as quite a surprise near Ronda, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sulphur
Some very red rocks were noted around the mines near Sulphur, Nevada from the Union Pacific train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sulphur
The mines at Sulphur, Nevada were still producing silver and sulfur when seen on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sulphur
The scenery to the north continued the desert scenery as the train passed Sulphur, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sulphur
The active portion of the mine in Sulphur, Nevada was observed from the passing Union Pacific train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock rose above the landscape east of Sulphur, Nevada as the train started to climb Antelope Hill on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock was seen in the context of the other formations near Antelope Hill, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Floka Rocks
The Floka Rocks marked the ridge line crossed by the railroad at Antelope Hill, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Floka
The buried Southern Pacific caboose from a 1970 wreck was starting to become exposed on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Floka
The tracks passed a variety of rough terrain as they climbed Antelope Hill near Floka, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Sawtooth Knob
Sawtooth Knob was a clear landmark as the train started its descent from Antelope Hill, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Star Peak
Star Peak loomed in the distance as the train descended toward Antelope, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Chaser
A lone chaser drove along the parallel highway near Antelope, Nevada pacing the steam train on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Alpha Mountain
Little Alpha Mountain barely obscured the view of Star Peak in the distance near Antelope, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Antelope Hill
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 descended Antelope Hill, Nevada eastbound on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Jungo
The flat desert scenery had returned by the time the train reached Jungo, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Jungo
The water from recent rainfalls had collected in a large but shallow lake near Jungo, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Alpha Mountain
Alpha Mountain looked a bit more substantial compared with the temporary lake at Jungo on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Farm
The eventual end of the desert came in the form of this farm near Gaskell, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Cows
Cows also re-appeared on the landscape for the first time in many miles near Gaskell, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Gaskell
The bulk of the scenery still looked pretty barren if a bit green near Gaskell, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Humboldt River
The relatively-small Humboldt River came into sight for the first time near Raglan, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Little Tabletop Mountain
Little Tabletop Mountain dominated the landscape to the north near Marcus, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Scenery - Winnemucca
A dust storm completely obscured the scene as observed from the train west of Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Winnemucca
Union Pacific steam locomotive #844 began its servicing process upon arrival at Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Winnemucca
A line of photographers stood ready to capture the action around Union Pacific #844 at Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Winnemucca
Engineer Steve Lee peered from the cab of Union Pacific 4-8-4 #844 at Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Excursion - Winnemucca
Henry Krening and Scott Turley, steam crew machinists, lubricated Union Pacific #844 at Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009

Scenery - Sky
An interesting set of cloud formations was noted in the sky above Winnemucca, Nevada on 5-May-2009.

Lovelock - Sign
This sign greed visitors to Lovelock, Nevada, population 2000 plus wedding visitors, on 5-May-2009.

Lovelock - Station
The old Southern Pacific station in Lovelock, Nevada from the transcontinental railroad still stood on 5-May-2009.

Lovelock - Station
The former Southern Pacific station in Lovelock, Nevada served as a restaurant when observed on 5-May-2009.

Lovelock - Bus
The chartered Amador Stage Lines coach posed in nice light at Lovelock, Nevada returning from Winnemucca on 5-May-2009.
Trip to Basel, Switzerland and Mulhouse, France, Summer 2005

Basel - City Hall
Basel, Switzerland's City Hall (Rathaus) loomed over Marktplatz, where various events were held, on 1-July-2005.

Basel - City Hall
This statue was located in the outdoor foyer of Basel, Switzerland's City Hall (Rathaus) on 28-June-2005.

Basel - Public Art
A sculpture by Richard Serra near Barfusserplatz was similar to one at Novartis in Basel, Switzerland on 28-June-2005.

Basel - Mittlerebr??cke
The Mittlerebr??cke over the Rhein in Basel was originally built in 1226 and replaced in 1905, observed on 28-June-2005.

Basel - Public Art
Even industrial city streets like the Riehenring had touches of art in Basel as noted on 1-July-2005.

Basel - Zoo
A pristine scene with cormorants greeted visitors to Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
A bear at Zoo Basel had just taken a bath when it was observed in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
One could call a day a "wild ass day" after observing the wild ass at Zoo Basel, as on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
For this flock of sheep, it was a very hot day at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
These goats appeared ready to get in a fight with one another at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
A Sri Lankan Zwergzebu managed to stay out of the direct sunlight at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
This Scottish Cow could not possibly have been enjoying all that hair at Zoo Basel on a hot 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
A Scottish Cow was likely dreaming of being home in Scotland instead of at Zoo Basel on a very hot 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
These Himalayan Tahre definitely seemed to want to get out of the sun at Zoo Basel on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
An Asian deer found a nice shady spot at Zoo Basel to spend the hot afternoon on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
Within seconds, these Rhinoceroses would be sparring at Zoo Basel, irritated at the hot weather on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
Yes, all the flamingos at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland were real as observed on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
Two pelicans started a fight over some food at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
The losing pelican took flew off to a safer location to look for other food at Zoo Basel on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
The storks were able to stand the heat at Zoo Basel by staying still on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
Birds nested high in the trees at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
The Scharlachspint from Namibia was a bee-eating bird found in the birdhouse at Zoo Basel on 26-June-2005.

Basel - Zoo
This unusual fish was only located in lakes in Germany, seen at Zoo Basel in Basel, Switzerland on 26-June-2005.

Scenery - Alsace Countryside
The Alsace countryside between Basel, Switzerland and Mulhouse, France was observed from a train on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Canal
Close to the Rhein, a series of canals reach Mulhouse, France and this inland marina as observed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - La Tour de Bollwerk
La Tour de Bollwerk was part of the medievil city walls of Mulhouse, France, observed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Place de la R??publica
The Place de la R??publica in Mulhouse, France was somewhat marred by tram construction when photographed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Rue Sauvage
This building sits on Rue Sauvage featuring a classic French pharmacy as observed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Rue Cl??menceau
The Rue Cl??menceau was a typical street outside the pedestrian zone in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Temple St. ??tienne
The Temple St. ??tienne, a protestant cathedral, rose above Mulhouse, France as observed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Temple St. ??tienne
The Temple St. ??tienne was at the center of Mulhouse's pedestrian-only district on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Temple St. ??tienne
An old sundial clock contrasted with the mechanical clock on the Temple St. ??tienne cathedral tower on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Carousel
With strange symbolism, a carousel sat just outside the Temple St. ??tienne in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Place de la R??union
The Place de la R??union was near the center of Mulhouse, France, and was a car-free zone on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - H??tel de Ville
The H??tel de Ville, built in 1553, served as a museum and visitor center in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Fountain
This fountain was not far from the Place de la R??union near the center of Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Tavern
This tavern seemed to be the premier place to imbibe in Mulhouse, France when observed on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Oldest Restaurant
A plaque on this building declared it to be the oldest restaurant in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Rue Boulanger
This view of Rue Boulanger in Mulhouse, France demonstrated the coats of arms on display there on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Rue Henriette
The Temple St. ??tienne rose over Rue Henriette near dusk on 2-July-2005 in Mulhouse, France.

Mulhouse - Place de la Paix
Another ornate church loomed above near the Place de la Paix in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

Mulhouse - Cars
These classic cars were out for a drive near the Cit?? du Train in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Micheline
La Cit?? du Train, the French National Railway Museum in Mulhouse, featured this Micheline car on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Micheline
The Micheline self-propelled vehicle featured rubber tires as shown at the Cit?? du Train in Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Micheline
The rubber-tired Micheline railcar served in France after World War II, seen at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - MT5
The smallest locomotive on display at La Cit?? du Train was this 111 (2-2-2) #5, seen in Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - St. Pierre
The 1844-era St. Pierre 111 was actually the oldest locomotive in the museum, photographed on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - L'Angle
The L'Angle was a domestically produced locomotive to a Stephenson British design, noted on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - 210 #80
210 #80 was an early example of a locomotive used in commuter service around Paris, seen on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Nord 232
Nord (North Railway) 232 #1192 showed off its chocolate colors at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Nord 232 Cutaway
A cutaway of the Nord 232 locomotive was prepared for the 1937 World Exposition was at Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Nord 232 Cutaway
The boiler of the Nord 232 locomotive was on great display at La Cit?? du Train in Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Undercarriage
The undercarriage of a 140 steam locomotive was seen as part of a display on wartime railroading on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - PLM 220
A 220 steam locomotive of the Paris-Lyon-Marseille (PLM) Railway was at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - 232 U1
This 232 actually operated its running gear every twenty minutes at La Cit?? du Train in Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - 241 A1
A featured exhibit at La Cit?? du Train was the 241 A1, a 4-8-2 steam engine that worked from Paris, seen on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - 141 Import
This 141 (2-8-2) steam locomotive was actually an American import, seen in Mulhouse on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Tank Car
A classic barrel-style tank car was on display at La Cit?? du Train in Mulhouse, France on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - First Electric
This 1901-era locomotive for the Paris-Orleans Railway was the first electric in France, seen on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - First BB
The first of a long line of boxcab BB electrics for the Paris-Orleans Railway was at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - First 2D2
French National Railways 2D2 #5516 was an example of the first such class, seen at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - BB 9004
The BB 9004 held the world rail speed record until surpassed by the TGV, seen at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - CC 7107
The CC 7107 co-held the speed record set in March 1958 of 207 mph with BB 9004, observed on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - BB 12125
Originally built in 1954, the BB 12125 lasted in regular service until 2000, seen at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Bugatti Railcar
The 1930-era Bugatti railcar had been a record-holder for reaching 123 mph, seen at La Cit?? du Train on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - CC 65001
Dieselization in France took place with locomotives like 1955-era "submarine" CC #65001 seen on 2-July-2005.

La Cit?? du Train - Snowplow
All the way to Mulhouse, France, and what do I find in the railway museum on 2-July-2005 but an Alco snowplow?!

Scenery - Rhein
One train route from Basel to Z??rich followed the Rhein nearly to Frick, Switzerland, as observed on 3-July-2005.

Scenery - Aare River
Continuing with views from the train, the Aare River was observed near Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland on 3-July-2005.

Scenery - Limmat River
A covered bridge over the Limmat River was viewed from the train near Wettingen, Switzerland on 3-July-2005.
Move of the 6213 and its Tender, June 2009

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The moon shone above the tender of locomotive #6213 shortly before its departure in Toronto, Ontario on 4-June-2009.

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The tender of the 6213 spent its last moments on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds early on 4-June-2009

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The moon provided a backdrop for the imminent move the 6213's tender out of the CNE grounds on 4-June-2009.

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In a view normally blocked by the locomotive, the front of the 6213's tender was seen prior to the move on 4-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213's tender approached the Prince's Gates on the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds on 4-June-2009.

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A line of photographers prepared to capture the tender at the Prince's Gates on the CNE grounds on 4-June-2009.

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The move of the tender paused at the Prince's Gates on the CNE grounds shortly after its departure on 4-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213's tender stopped for several minutes right underneath the Prince's Gates on 4-June-2009.

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A close-up of the tender parked right in the middle of the Prince's Gates was taken during the pause on 4-June-2009.

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The tender move prepared to proceed again at the Prince's Gates on the CNE grounds on 4-June-2009.

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Another close-up of the truck and tender parked at the Prince's Gates was taken as it prepared to move on 4-June-2009.

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The truck started to move forward out of the Prince's Gates in Toronto, Ontario on 4-June-2009.

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The tender resumed its eastward journey from the Prince's Gates in Toronto, Ontario on 4-June-2009.

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The tender had cleared the Prince's Gates and left the CNE Grounds forever on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213's tender entered Lake Shore Boulevard West just east of the Prince's Gates on 4-June-2009.

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The moon remained in the background as the 6213's tender moved down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 4-June-2009.

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Some of the swarm of vehicles chasing the tender's move were visible as it moved down Lake Shore Boulevard on 4-June-200

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The move of the 6213's tender paused again to await the de-powering of the streetcar wires ahead on 4-June-2009.

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The tender of the 6213 waited an opportunity to move farther down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 4-June-2009.

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This measuring device was used to check if wires were out of the way of the tender move on 4-June-2009.

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The TTC had raised the streetcar wires to allow the passage of the 6213's tender past Bathurst Street on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213's tender approached the streetcar wires on Bathurst Street on its move eastward on 4-June-2009.

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The wire truck held the de-powered wires above the tender at Bathurst Street in Toronto on 4-June-2009.

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Another look at the TTC truck used to hold the wires above the tender at Bathurst Street in Toronto on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was moved slowly as a crew member checked that it would clear the wires on 4-June-2009.

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A police car and a pickup truck piloted the move of the tender down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 4-June-2009.

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The CN Tower loomed in the distance as the tender moved down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 4-June-2009.

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The CN Tower marked the destination of the tender on its overnight move through Toronto on 4-June-2009.

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The tender passed the "Do Not Enter" signs and entered the westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard on 4-June-2009.

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The tender moved eastbound on the elevated westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West on 4-June-2009.

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The Rogers Centre loomed in the background as the tender turned onto Rees Street on 4-June-2009.

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The tender crested the hill on Rees Street and prepared to turn onto Bremner Boulevard on 4-June-2009.

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The tender made its turn off of Rees Street onto Bremner Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario on 4-June-2009.

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The tender completed its turn onto Bremner Boulevard eastbound on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was almost to its destination as it headed up Bremner Boulevard near the Rogers Centre on 4-June-2009.

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The Toronto Railway Historical Association fired up its Whitcomb diesel at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving crew cut down a sign in the way of the tender move on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was positioned on Bremner Boulevard near the CN Tower during the move on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was backed toward the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario during the move on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213's tender was backed into position near the CN Tower, almost to the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was essentially aligned with track #34 at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The Rogers Centre formed the backdrop as the tender was prepared to be moved forward to the roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The truck moved forward across Bremner Boulevard toward the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The semi-truck was slowly detached form the trailer carrying the 6213's tender on 4-June-2009.

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The trailer carrying the tender was fully lowered into position at track #34 of the roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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With the semi-truck moved out of the way, work began on the fine alignment of the trailer to the tack on 4-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving crew positioned the trailer to allow the tender to be unloaded on 4-June-2009.

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The normally-hidden front of tender was illuminated by the diesel locomotive headlight on 4-June-2009.

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The TRHA Whitcomb diesel was positioned to help with the unloading of the tender on 4-June-2009.

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Transition rails were laid in position for the transfer of the tender to the roundhouse tracks on 4-June-2009.

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The rails were put in place for the move of the tender to roundhouse track #34 on 4-June-2009.

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The winch truck was moved into place to ensure the safety of the tender unloading process on 4-June-2009.

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A track ramp was put in place for the unloading of the tender onto the roundhouse tracks on 4-June-2009.

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The Whitcomb diesel moved back into position to pull the tender off the trailer on 4-June-2009.

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The chain was installed between the Whitcomb diesel and the tender for the unloading move on 4-June-2009.

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The Whitcomb diesel started to pull on the tender to start the unloading process on 4-June-2009

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The wheels of the tender started to move onto the track ramp during the unloading process on 4-June-2009.

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The lead truck of the tender moved onto the track ramp at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The tender was moved down the track ramp toward track #34 at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The move of the tender was paused to adjust the ramp arrangement as viewed from Bremner Boulevard on 4-June-2009.

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The tender move continued down the ramp toward the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The first truck was completely on roundhouse track #34 as observed during the move on 4-June-2009.

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The final truck of the tender rode the track ramp down to the roundhouse track during the move on 4-June-2009.

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The Whitcomb diesel pulled the tender safely down track #34 at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213's tender rode the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse for the first time on 4-June-2009.

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With its coupler now facing the Whitcomb diesel, the tender continued its turntable ride on 4-June-2009.

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The Whitcomb diesel pushed the tender off the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213's tender and the Whitcomb diesel posed on track #33 at the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto on 4-June-2009.

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The 6213 had already started its move from the Canadian National Exposition grounds early on 10-June-2009.

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The moon shone above the 6213 as it was turned onto Newfoundland Drive in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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Former Canadian National 4-8-4 #6213 posed on its trailer as it was turned onto Newfoundland Drive on 10-June-2009.

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The CN Tower loomed in the background as the 6213 was prepared for its move down Newfoundland Drive on 10-June-2009.

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The CN Tower marked the destination in the background as the 6213's trailer was aligned to move sideways on 10-June-2009

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A second semi-truck was moved into position to pull the trailer sideways as the crowd watched on 10-June-2009.

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The CN Tower provided the backdrop of the 6213's turn onto Newfoundland Drive in Toronto on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 was aligned to move down Newfoundland Drive as the CN Tower watched on 10-June-2009.

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The Direct Energy Centre provided the background for the move of the 6213 onto Newfoundland Drive on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 was prepared for a forward move onto Newfoundland Drive at the Direct Energy Centre on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 was almost ready to proceed down Newfoundland Drive toward Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 started to move down Newfoundland Street with the CN Tower in the background on 10-June-2009.

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TRHA member Dave Wetherald watched as the 6213 moved down Newfoundland Drive on 10-June-2009.

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The front of the 6213 faced the rear of the move as it headed down Newfoundland Drive on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 moved forward down Newfoundland Drive as it began its journey toward the roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 rode the trailer constructed by the Laurie McCullough Building Moving company on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 moved down Newfoundland Drive onto Lake Shore Boulevard West as observed on 10-June-2009.

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The turn onto Lake Shore Boulevard was more straight-forward than the turn onto Newfoundland on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 passed the Ontario Place sign on Lake Shore Boulevard West during its move early on the morning of 10-June-2009

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The 6213 was again headed for its final destination near the CN Tower down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The typical rust-colored night sky of Toronto, Ontario greeted the 6213 as it headed eastbound on 10-June-2009.

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TRHA Vice President Michael Guy and Historian Derek Boles watched the move of the 6213 on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 did not pass through the Prince's Gates, but it did pass by them on Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 moved past the Prince's Gates as seen from Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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Photographer Norm Betts was noted on a light pole as the 6213 passed the Prince's Gates on 10-June-2009.

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A crew member from the Laurie McCullough Building Moving Company inspected the 6213 as it moved on 10-June-2009.

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The Prince's Gates were left in the background as the 6213 headed down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The back of the cab was visible as the 6213 headed down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The convoy following the 6213 was sizable as it approached Bathurst Street early on 10-June-2009.

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One of the Toronto Police cars escorting the 6213 move passed the engine on Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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A crew member had to use a pole to raise a wire out of the way of the 6213 on its eastbound journey on 10-June-2009.

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The wire across Lake Shore Boulevard West was lifted to clear the 6213 as it proceeded east on 10-June-2009.

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The wire above Lake Shore Boulevard West was lifted to allow the passage of the 6213 on 10-June-2009.

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The wire had cleared most of the 6213 as it moved forward at a snail's pace on 10-June-2009.

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A second wire started to be of concern before the first had cleared the smokestack of the 6213 on 10-June-2009.

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With the second wire deemed a non-issue, the first wire was cleared by the 6213 on Lake Shore Boulevard on 10-June-2009.

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A photo line had formed near Bathurst Street to watch the 6213 clear the streetcar wires on 10-June-2009.

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TRHA members Michael Guy, Dave Wetherald, and Derek Boles watched the 6213 approach Bathurst Street on 10-June-2009.

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A TTC truck started to move the streetcar wires at Bathurst Street up to allow the 6213 to clear on 10-June-2009.

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The TTC was to raise the streetcar wires to a height of at least 21 feet to allow passage of the 6213 on 10-June-2009.

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A TTC truck was positioned on either side of the route to be taken by the 6213 through Bathurst Street on 10-June-2009.

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A night bus running on Bathurst Street was in the background near the trucks awaiting the 6213 on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 approached the raised streetcar wires on Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213 started to pass between the TTC trucks at Bathurst Street on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 itself started to pass under the TTC streetcar wires at Bathurst Street and Lake Shore Boulevard on 10-June-200

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The 6213 moved slowly underneath the streetcar catenary at Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 easily cleared underneath the streetcar wires as it proceeded east on 10-June-2009.

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The TTC trucks framed the 6213 as it crossed Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The TTC trucks actually managed to raise the streetcar wires higher than they believed possible on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 had nearly cleared the streetcar catenary at Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The TTC reportedly charged $15,000 to raise the streetcar wires for the 6213 at Bathurst Street on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 had cleared the streetcar wires at Bathurst Street and continued down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009

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A billboard loomed in the distance as the 6213 continued eastbound down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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After the locomotive passed, the TTC trucks returned the streetcar wires to their normal position on 10-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213 halted along Lake Shore Boulevard West to install additional wheels on 10-June-2009.

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One of two additional wheel sets to be added to the 6213 trailer was positioned on 10-June-2009.

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The wheels were maneuvered into position on the trailer to add to the original 48 wheels used thus far on 10-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Movers crew attached the additional wheels to the 6213's trailer on 10-June-2009.

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The additional wheels being added here were for weight distribution across the Spadina Avenue bridge on 10-June-2009.

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The CN Tower marked the destination in the background as additional wheels were added to the trailer on 10-June-2009.

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A view of the right side of the locomotive was attained as the move paused to add additional wheels on 10-June-2009.

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Two wheel sets at the back of the trailer were lowered into position during the pause on 10-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving crew finished lowering the wheel sets into position on 10-June-2009.

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Now with 80 wheels instead of 48, the 6213 was ready to continue its eastbound journey on 10-June-2009.

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TRHA member Dave Wetherald kept an eagle eye on the move of the 6213 down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The CN Tower provided a visual cue of the destination as the 6213 was again underway eastbound on 10-June-2009.

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All 80 wheels were rolling as the trailer carrying the 6213 moved down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The trailer carrying the 6213 rolled with 80 wheels down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 started its wrong-way trip up Lake Shore Boulevard West's westbound lanes early on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 had passed beneath the Gardiner Expressway as it traversed the westbound lanes on 10-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213 approached Spadina Avenue on the elevated lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 crossed over Spadina Avenue eastbound on the westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 started its descent from bridge over Spadina Avenue in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The locomotive moved eastbound down the westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 took an eastbound trip on the elevated westbound lanes of Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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The Gardiner Expressway provided the background as the 6213 moved down Lake Shore Boulevard West on 10-June-2009.

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Its move over the bridges complete, the extra wheels could be removed from the 6213's trailer on 10-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving crews removed the front wheel set from the 6213's trailer on 10-June-2009.

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The extra wheel set was pushed away from the trailer, its job for the night finished on 10-June-2009.

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The extra wheel set was lifted by the second Laurie McCulough truck off the ground on 10-June-2009.

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The crews maneuvered the extra wheelset toward a trailer for removal from the scene on 10-June-2009.

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The winch truck lifted the extra wheel set toward the trailer at the corner of Rees and Lake Shore on 10-June-2009.

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The extra wheel set was lifted into the air as the trailer was positioned nearby on 10-June-2009.

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The extra wheel set was positioned on the trailer to drive them away from the scene on 10-June-2009.

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Both extra wheel sets had been loaded onto the trailer by the time this shot was taken on 10-June-2009.

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With the extra wheels loaded onto the trailer, they were driven away from Rees and Lake Shore on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 was almost ready for the rest of its move down Lake Shore Boulevard West toward the roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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At the rear of the 6213's trailer, the rear wheel sets were again raised off the ground on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 passed under the street light at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Rees Street on 10-June-2009.

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Note how the wheels on the trailer were positioned as the move turned onto Rees Street on 10-June-2009.

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The front of the 6213 was observed as it made the turn onto Rees Street for a short uphill segment on 10-June-2009.

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The John Street Roundhouse was in the background as the 6213 traveled up Rees Street on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 moved past the Rogers Centre sign as it came up Rees Street early on the morning of 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 move started its turn from Rees Street onto Bremner Boulevard in Toronto on 10-June-2009.

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The turn of the 6213 from Rees Street to Bremner Boulevard was paused for another tight turn on 10-June-2009.

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The move of the 6213 stopped at the intersection of Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard on 10-June-2009.

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The front of the 6213 faced downhill on Rees Street beneath the CN Tower in Toronto on 10-June-2009.

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This stop sign was identified as an obstacle and was removed before the move continued on 10-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving company finished its temporary removal of the stop sign on 10-June-2009.

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The wheels of the trailer were re-aligned for a sideways move at the corner of Rees and Bremner in Toronto on 10-June-20

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The trailer was jacked up to allow the re-positioning of the wheel sets for the sideways move on 10-June-2009.

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The wheel sets were aligned for the final sideways move of the day at Rees and Bremner on 10-June-2009.

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Sunrise was not far away as the 6213 was prepared for its sideways move onto Bremner Boulevard on 10-June-2009.

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The wheels were all aligned for the sideways move as the sky lightened on the morning of 10-June-2009.

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The sideways move was underway at the corner of Rees and Bremner on the morning of 10-June-2009.

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With the sideways move complete, the trailer could be returned to a configuration for forward movement on 10-June-2009.

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The Laurie McCullough Building Moving crew turned the wheels on the trailer to face forward on 10-June-2009.

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The wheels of the trailer had been partially turned back to the forward orientation on Bremner Boulevard on 10-June-2009

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The 6213 continued its move down Bremner Boulevard toward the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 move slowly eased through the tight clearance on Bremner Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The tight spot cleared, the 6213 continued eastbound on Bremner Boulevard past the Rogers Centre on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 prepared to make its left-hand turn from Bremner Boulevard into the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 approached the sidewalk of Bremner Boulevard and its turn into the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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The truck had made it onto sidewalk of Bremner Boulevard as it approached the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

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The trailer was about to climb onto the sidewalk of Bremner Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The trailer climbed onto the sidewalk of Bremner Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario on 10-June-2009.

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The 6213 had made it off Bremner Boulevard and was entering the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
Grant Kingland of the Toronto Locomotive Preservation Society was relieved to see the 6213 arrive safely on 10-June-2009

TRHA - 6213 Move
The 6213 ended its overnight journey next to the coaling tower at the John Street Roundhouse on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
The 6213 was parked above track #34 at the John Street Roundhouse at the end of its journey on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
The 6213 posed at the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto, Ontario, its new home, on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
The permit to move the 6213 was displayed near its driving wheels as noted at the end of the move on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
Ties were unloaded off the trailer used to move the 6213 after the completion of the move on 10-June-2009.

TRHA - 6213 Move
The 6213 sat near the coaling tower at the John Street Roundhouse after the completion of its move on 10-June-2009.
Trip to Massachusetts, Spring 2009

Scenery - Toronto Union Station
A GO commuter train prepared to leave Toronto's Union Station as seen from a departing VIA train on 28-May-2009.

Scenery - Toronto's Distillery District
The Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario was observed from an eastbound VIA train on 28-May-2009.

Scenery - Cherry Street Tower
The aging Cherry Street Tower was still in charge of throwing switches near the Don River on 28-May-2009.

Scenery - Don River
The Don River in Toronto, Ontario was viewed from a passing VIA Rail Canada train on 28-May-2009.

Ottawa - Locomotive
A VIA Rail Canada P42DC locomotive prepared to depart Ottawa, Ontario with an eastbound train on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Ottawa River
Rain was falling heavily, obscuring the view from a VIA Rail Canada train at the Ottawa River on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lachine Canal
Rain continued to fall as the train crossed the Lachine Canal in Montreal, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Montreal - Central Station
The main hall of Montreal, Quebec's Central Station was observed while boarding a train on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Farine Five Roses
The Farine Five Roses sign was obscured by the weather departing Montreal, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - St. Lawrence Seaway
The St. Lawrence Seaway was also inundated with rain near Montreal, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu Depot
While it was no longer a passenger stop, the depot remained at St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Curved Spike
A curved spike served as artwork outside the depot in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - CFB St-Jean
A cannon sat outside the Canadian Forces Base in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Fields
The farming fields were just starting to grow their crops near St-Valentin, Quebec on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Border
The border between Canada and the United States was relatively nondescript as viewed from the train on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Border
A few signs did welcome travelers to New York on US Highway 11 at the border on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Derailment View
The tracks underneath the train were in little better condition than these after a derailment on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - CN Hi-Rail Truck
Within an hour of the derailment, a CN truck arrived to inspect the tracks that had failed on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Derailment
The car in the foreground was leaning relative to the rear car which remained on the tracks as viewed on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Derailment
Canadian Pacific locomotives had parked next to the derailed Amtrak train at Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Derailment
A Canadian Pacific truck had French markings even on the US side of the border as shown on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain came into view from substitute buses at Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lake Champlain
The US highway 2 bridge over Lake Champlain was viewed from buses in Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lake Champlain
The expanse of Lake Champlain was seen from a bus in Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lake Champlain
Alburg, Vermont was visible across Lake Champlain from Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Lake Champlain
The shoreline of Lake Champlain was observed in Rouses Point, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Adirondacks
A hillside in the Adirondack Mountains was observed from I-87 near Keesville, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Adirondacks
A clearing in the Adirondack Mountains was viewed from I-87 near Deerhead, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Adirondacks
The spring colors in the Adirondack Mountains were seen from I-87 near Stowersville, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Adirondacks
The spring green that dominated most of the Adirondack Mountains was seen near New Russia, New York on 29-May-2009.

Scenery - Adirondacks
Schroon Lake in the Adirondack Mountains was visible from I-87 near Schroon Lake, New York on 29-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The east side of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts showed its grandeur on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The towers of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts, which once served three railroads, were captured on 30-May-2009

Worcester - Union Station
The bus terminal in Worcester, Massachusetts had been moved to Union Station as observed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The Grand Hall in Worcester's Union Station had maintained its appearance since its 2000 restoration, seen 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The roof of Union Station in Worcester, Massachusetts had been restored to its 1911 appearance on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The skylight in the Grand Hall of Worcester's Union Station showed its restored glass work on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
A look north toward the street entrance to Worcester Union Station's Grand Hall was observed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
One of the entrance doors to the Grand Hall in Worcester's Union Station was observed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
A clock was mounted on the track side of the Grand Hall in Worcester's Union Station on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
A bench rested along the wall of the Grand Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts' 1911-era Union Station on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The eastern wall of the Grand Hall in Worcester's Union Station was observed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
This plaque contained information on the restoration of Worcester's Union Station as photographed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The ticket lobby in the Worcester's Union Station was photographed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
This statue stood without explanation in the ticket lobby of Worcester's Union Station on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
The staircase leading to track level from the ticket lobby in Worcester's Union Station was observed on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
An overview of the ticket lobby in Worcester's Union Station was obtained from the track level balcony on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Union Station
A MBTA commuter train to Boston, Massachusetts stood outside Worcester's Union Station on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Commuter Train
A MBTA commuter train departed Worcester, Massachusetts enroute to Boston's South Station on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Industrial Past
A Reywood Shoe advertisement was fading on the side of a building in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
A CSX freight train passed the faded Heywood Shoes advertisement in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
A CSX freight train stopped in front of the attractive parking garage ramp in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
CSX freight train Q423 to Selkirk, New York prepared to depart Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
A CSX freight train crossed a Providence & Worcester Railroad bridge over Southbridge Street in Worcester on 30-May-2009

Worcester - Industrial Heritage
An old industrial building along the tracks in Worcester, Massachusetts had been turned into lofts by 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Amtrak Train
Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited approached Gates Street in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
St. John's Catholic Church in Worcester, Massachusetts lent its steeple to the background of a CSX train on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
The blue-and-white signs on this signal box in Worcester, Massachusetts were the only remains of Conrail on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
The lead locomotive on this train was the only ex-Conrail engine seen ten years after the CSX takeover on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
CSX mixed freight Q427 came out of the tunnel through St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Freight Train
A CSX freight train passed St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Timeless Scene
A child had his picture taken in front of a MBTA locomotive in Worcester, Massachusetts on 30-May-2009.

Worcester - Amtrak Train
Amtrak's eastbound Lake Shore Limited arrived at Worcester, Massachusetts at sunset on 30-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill Tower
The Quabbin Hill Tower was observed from Massachusetts Highway 9 near Ware, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill Tower
A closer look at the Quabbin Hill Tower was obtained from within the Quabbin Reservoir lands on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
The view from Quabbin Hill included the west arm of the Quabbin Reservoir as seen on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
A view to the northwest from Quabbin Hill looked toward hills blocking the view of Amherst, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009

Quabbin - Hill
Fields were open on the north side of Quabbin Hill in the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
Nicole Maserati was much farther up Quabbin Hill than her brother Sean when observed on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
The Maserati family was gathered on Quabbin Hill near the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
Sean Maserati took a moment to relax on Quabbin Hill in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Hill
The view to the east from Quabbin Hill looked in the general direction of Goodnow Dike as seen on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Guardrail
An unusual hybrid guardrail was seen in various locations in the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Reservoir
The Quabbin Reservoir was observed as it stood behind Winsor Dam near Belchertown, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Pine Tree
An especially symmetrical pine tree showed its spring appearance next to the Quabbin Reservoir on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Spillway
The channel of the spillway from the Quabbin Reservoir was noted near Winsor Dam on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Spillway
The spillway of the Quabbin Reservoir was noted flowing below the road over Winsor Dam observed on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Spillway
The spillway of the Quabbin Reservoir was allowing some the 412 billion gallons of water to leave on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Spillway
The Quabbin spillway was observed from the highway bridge near Winsor Dam on 31-May-2009.

Quabbin - Winsor Dam
A portion of Winsor Dam, holding back 39 square miles of water, was observed from the spillway on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Farm
A classic farm was noted along Highway 9 near Belchertown, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Amherst - Amtrak Station
The diminutive 1853-era Amtrak station in Amherst, Massachusetts was seen on 31-May-2009.

Amherst - Cultural Survival Bazaar
The Cultural Survival Bazaar in Amherst, Massachusetts buckled down during a rain storm on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf View
The 652-foot height of South Sugarloaf Mountain near South Deerfield, Massachusetts offered views on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf View
South Sugarloaf Mountain offered a view of Sunderland, Massachusetts as observed on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
Mike's Maze in Sunderland, Massachusetts would be appearing in these fields in the coming months on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
A view to the southeast from South Sugarloaf Mountain looked toward Amherst, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
A closer look in the direction of Amherst showed prominent buildings at the University of Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
The Connecticut River dominated the view to the south from South Sugarloaf Mountain in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
Mount Warner appeared in the distance looking south from South Sugarloaf Mountain in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
The farms of Whately, Massachusetts were visible to the southwest from South Sugarloaf Mountain on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
Mount Esther and other hills were in the distance to the southwest from South Sugarloaf Mountain on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
The Berkshire Mountains were in the distance to the west from South Sugarloaf Mountain in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Sugarloaf Views
Mill River, Massachusetts was somewhere in the scene to the northwest from South Sugarloaf Mountain on 31-May-2009.

Sugarloaf - Buildings
Some of the buildings on the summit of South Sugarloaf Mountain were viewed from the tower on 31-May-2009.

Sugarloaf - Maseratis
Nicole and Marc Maserati took in the view from South Sugarloaf Mountain in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Sugarloaf - Maseratis
Lisa and Nicole Maserati posed on South Sugarloaf Mountain in Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

South Deerfield - Yankee Candle
The Yankee Candle store in South Deerfield, Massachusetts featured an incredible Christmas store on 31-May-2009.

South Deerfield - Yankee Candle
The "Scenter of the Universe" sign at Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts made fun of Boston on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - City Hall
The 1850-era City Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts presented its unique face to Main Street on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - Main Street
Main Street in Northampton, Massachusetts offered a typical New England streetscape on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - Nonotuck Savings Bank
A fading marking for Nonotuck Savings Bank was on the side of a building in Northampton, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - Council of Governments
The Hampshire Council of Governments occupied this building in Northampton, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - Calvin Theater
The Calvin Theater in Northampton, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009 recalled Calvin Coolidge's stint as mayor.

Northampton - Sculpture
This unique sculpture was noted outside the R. Michaelson Galleries in Northampton, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Northampton - Bumper Stickers
Some unusual bumper stickers were noted in the parking lot at Northampton, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Mount Norwottock
Mount Norwottock was noted near sunset south of Amherst, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Scenery - Trees
The evening light shone nicely on a grove of trees near Dwight, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Ware - Maserati House
An overview of the Maserati land in Ware, Massachusetts was captured on the evening of 31-May-2009.

Ware - Maserati House
The newly-installed hot tub was noted next to the pool at the Maserati house in Ware, Massachusetts on 31-May-2009.

Ware - Congregational Meeting House
The Congregational Meeting House in Ware, Massachusetts had been built in 1742 and photographed on 1-June-2009.

Palmer - Depot
The 1884-era train station in Palmer, Massachusetts was occupied by the Steaming Tender restaurant on 1-June-2009.

Palmer - Depot
The CSX B740 Local waited at the Palmer, Massachusetts depot as the New England Central switched on 1-June-2009.

Palmer - Parlor Car
The Steaming Tender restaturant used this 1909 New Haven parlor car for its buffet meals as seen on 1-June-2009.

Palmer - Steam Locomotive
Former Southern Sand and Gravel 0-6-0 Porter #102, built in 1915, was on display at Palmer, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009

Palmer - Steam Tractor
A steam tractor built by A.B. Farquham in York, Pennsylvania was on display in Palmer, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Keystone Double Arch Bridge
The north side of the Keystone Double Arch Bridge, opened in 1841, was noted in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Keystone Double Arch Bridge
The well-lit side of the Keystone Double Arch bridge near Chester, Massachusetts was still in service on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Keystone Double Arch Bridge
A close-up of a Keystone Arch on the bridge in Chester, Massachusetts, nearly 170 years old, was seen on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Westfield River
The Westfield River was viewed along the Keystone Arch Trail as it transitioned from Chester to Becket on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Herbert Cross Brook
The Keystone Arches Trail crossed Herbert Cross Brook in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Butterfly
Many Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies were noted along the Keystone Arches Trail in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Walnut Brook
The Keystone Arches Trail crossed Walnut Brook in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - "B" Bridge
The Keystone Arches Trail crossed the "B" Keystone Arch Bridge over the Westfield River on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
The view up the Westfield River at the Keystone Arch Bridge "B" was observed on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
The Westfield River was nearly perfectly clear as observed at the "B" Keystone Arch Bridge on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
The Westfield River disappeared into the forest below the "B" Keystone Arch Bridge on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Cut
The Keystone Arches Trail passed through a cut on the original Western Railroad right-of-way on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Retaining Wall
This retaining wall had kept the Western Railroad from falling into the Westfield Gorge for 170 years on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Cut
The Keystone Arches Trail passed through a deeper rock cut originally constructed in 1840 and 1841 on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Rail
An old rail was found buried in the ground along the Keystone Arches Trail in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - "A" Bridge
Trees lined the trail at the "A" Keystone Arch Bridge in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
A view straight down to the Westfield River 70 feet below was taken from the "A" Keystone Arch Bridge on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
The Westfield River flowed beneath the 1841-era "A" Keystone Arch Bridge in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge View
The "A" Keystone Arch Bridge offered this view toward the Westfield Gorge in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge Abutment
This abutment was part of the remains of an original 1841 bridge that had been destroyed in 1929 on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Bridge Remains
The remains of a Keystone Arch Bridge over the Westfield River were noted in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Modern Bridge
A more modern concrete arch bridge spanned the Westfield River in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Tree
An interesting tree grew above a rock outcropping along the trail in Becket, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Caterpillar
A caterpillar fed on a leaf along the Keystone Arches Trail in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Keystone Arches Trail - Caterpillars
A group of caterpillars competed for the same leaf along the Westfield River in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Keystone Double Arch Bridge
Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited crossed the Double Arch Bridge in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Unknown Insect
An unknown insect landed on a leaf near the Westfield River in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

Chester - Keystone Double Arch Bridge
A CSX freight train crossed the 1840-era Double Arch Bridge in Chester, Massachusetts on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Sign
This sign including the Great Dane mascot decorated the State University of New York Albany campus on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Flagpoles
These flagpoles and the Collins Circle marked the entrance to the State University of New York at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - University Hall
University Hall was an administrative building on the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Carillion Bell Tower
The Carillion Bell Tower was probably the best-known building on the "University at Albany" campus on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Fountain
A fountain was located next to the Carilion Bell Tower at the center of the University at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Fountain
The fountain in the center of the State University of New York Albany campus was viewed on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Livingston Tower
The Livingston Tower in the Colonial Quad was one of four similar dormitory structures on the campus on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Architecture
The Post-Modernist style of Edward Durell Stone dominated the architecture of the University at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Humanities Doors
The doors on the Humanities building of the University at Albany, looked older than their 1960s vintage on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Social Sciences Corridor
The corridor along the Social Sciences Building was typical of the post-modernist style at SUNY Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Courtyard
A courtyard behind the University Library was typical of several on the University at Albany campus on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Multi-Tier Gardens
An interesting multi-tier gardens was noted next to the University Library at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - University Library
The entrance to the University Library at the University at Albany featured a skylight on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Performing Arts Center
The entrance to the Performing Arts Center offered a similar architecture to the university as seen on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Science Library
Mark Johnson posed outside the Science Library at the University at Albany on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Science Library
The atrium of the Science Library showed the newer architecture on the University at Albany campus on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Bench
The benches at the Science Library at the University at Albany recalled arched bridges on 1-June-2009.

SUNY Albany - Spirit Zone Sign
A "Spirit Zone" sign featured the Scooby Doo-like mascot of the University at Albany on 1-June-2009.

Albany - Johnson Guitar
Mark Johnson played his completed acoustic guitar in his Albany, New York apartment on 1-June-2009.

Albany - Johnson Guitar
Mark Johnson enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar he had built himself in Albany, New York on 1-June-2009.

Albany - Johnson Lamp
A lamp constructed by Mark Johnson adorned his apartment in Albany, New York on 1-June-2009.

Albany - Amtrak Arrival
Amtrak's "Maple Leaf" arrived at the Albany-Rensselaer, New York train station on 2-June-2009.

Albany - Skyline
The skyline of Albany, New York was observed as the train crossed the Hudson River on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Hudson River
The Hudson River was still clearly wide and navigable at Albany, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Mohawk River
The Mohawk River was part of the Erie Canal system near Schenectady, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Spring Flowers
Some spring flowers were noted along the tracks in Amsterdam, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
Lock 10 on the Erie Canal near Amsterdam, New York was viewed from a passing train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
A side view of Lock 10 on the Erie Canal was obtained east of Amsterdam, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
A look at the back side of Lock 10 of the Erie Canal was obtained east of Amsterdam, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Powerhouse
An Adirondack Power and Light powerhouse was noted east of Amsterdam, New York along the Mohawk River on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Mohawk River
The scenery along the Mohawk River looked much like this west of Amsterdam, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
Lock 13 of the Erie Canal west of Fonda, New York was noted from a passing train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
The upstream side of Lock 13 of the Erie Canal was observed west of Fonda, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Mohawk River
The Mohawk River was surrounded by foothills east of Canajoharie, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Fields
Fields lined the Mohawk River valley near Palatine Bridge, New York as viewed from the train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Steam Locomotive
A former New York Central steam locomotive was on display outside the Utica, New York station on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Rome Station
A clock tower barely rose to track level because of the high-level tracks at the Rome, New York depot on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
The former New York Central tracks paralleled the Erie Canal near Savannah, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
Bicyclists enjoyed the paths along the Erie Canal near Fairport, New York as seen from the train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Erie Canal
Parks lined the Erie Canal near Fairport, New York as viewed from Amtrak's "Maple Leaf" on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Genesse River
The Genesse River was observed in Rochester, New York from the Amtrak "Maple Leaf" on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Rochester Skyline
The skyline of Rochester, New York was in view as the Amtrak train departed to the west on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Buffalo Central Station
The abandoned platforms of Buffalo's Central Station were observed as the Amtrak train started a detour on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Buffalo Central Station
The remains of Buffalo Central Station's platforms were viewed from the Loop Lead on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Belt Line Sub
Amtrak's "Maple Leaf" entered the CSX Belt Line Subdivision in Buffalo, New York as it started a detour on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Buffalo Broadway
The Buffalo skyline was in the distance as the Amtrak "Maple Leaf" detoured over Broadway on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Buffalo Building
An old building was noted along the Amtrak detour through Buffalo, New York on the Belt Line on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Buffalo Building
Northland Commercial Supply was noted from the Amtrak Belt Line detour in Buffalo, New York on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Rainbow Bridge
The Rainbow Bridge over the Niagara River marked the border between the United States and Canada on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Niagara River
The Niagara River was flowing quickly downstream from Niagara Falls as seen from the train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Welland Canal
The locks at the Welland Canal were observed from a passing train near St. Catharine's, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Welland Canal
The West Lock of the Welland Canal was open to downstream traffic near St. Catharine's, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Twelve Mile Creek
Twelve Mile Creek was crossed by what was now a VIA Rail Canada train near St. Catharine's, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Farm
The VIA Rail Canada train passed a farm west of St. Catharine's, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Sixteen Mile Creek
The VIA Rail Canada "Maple Leaf" crossed Sixteen Mile Creek near Jordan, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Twenty Mile Creek
The train crossed over its longest bridge in Ontario over Twenty Mile Creek near Jordan, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Twenty Mile Creek
Twenty Mile Creek near Jordan, Ontario was viewed from the passing "Maple Leaf" train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Hamilton Harbour
Hamilton Harbour was viewed from a passing VIA Rail Canada train on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Etobicoke Creek
The VIA Rail Canada train crossed Etobicoke Creek as it approached Toronto, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Mimico Tower
A water tower loomed above the tracks near Mimico Creek in Toronto, Ontario as observed on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - John Street Tower
The Toronto Terminals Railway's John Street Tower was nestled underneath a pedestrian bridge on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Toronto Skyline
The Toronto skyline came into sight as the train passed underneath the Skywalk in Toronto, Ontario on 2-June-2009.

Scenery - Toronto Skyline
The train arrived at Union Station underneath the Toronto, Ontario skyline on 2-June-2009.
Doors Open Toronto, 2009

Toronto - Riverdale Park East
Riverdale Park East offered this green expanse east of the Don River in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Riverdale Park East
Downtown Toronto loomed in the distance as observed from Riverdale Park East on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Riverdale Park East
A statute of Sun Yat-Sen was found in a corner of Riverdale Park East in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Old Don Jail
The 1860's-era Don Jail had to close to Doors Open tours immediately upon opening in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
The entrance to the Shamrock Bowl was rather non-descript at 280 Coxwell in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
The lanes were ready at the Shamrock Bowl for five-pin bowling just like when it opened in 1952 on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
Five-pin bowling was invented in Toronto in 1909 and the tradition continued at the Shamrock Bowl on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
A wide view of the room known as the Shamrock Bowl was obtained during Doors Open Toronto on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
The bar at the Shamrock Bowl retained its 1952 decor when observed during Doors Open Toronto on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Shamrock Bowl
Some of the heritage of the Shamrock Bowl was on display on the rear wall of the building on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - TTC Substation
TTC substations receive little attention, but this one on Coxwell Avenue was photographed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - The Keg Mansion
This location of the The Keg was known as the "The Keg Mansion" near Jarvis and Wellesley in Toronto on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Jarvis Reversible Lane
The reversible lane on Jarvis Street in Toronto was observed on the week that it would be voted out on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - 1858 Atlas
Plaques with a 1858 atlas of Toronto were located along Wellesley Street on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Paul Kane House
The Paul Kane House had been built in 1853 along Wellesley Street in Toronto, Ontario, observed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Paul Kane Park
This plaque told the history of Paul Kane Park along Wellesley Street in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The Tollkeepers Cottage stood near its original location at 750 Davenport Road in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The Tollkeeper's Cottage was substantially constructed with the wood from a single white oak tree, observed on 24-May-20

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
Some of the original siding from the Tollkeeper's Cottage was on display during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The entrance to the Tollkeeper's Cottage had been restored to approximately its 1850 appearance on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
A variety of 1850's period artifacts were on the table of the Tollkeeper's Cottage in Toronto, Ontario on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The elk on the stove in the Tollkeeper's Cottage marked it as far too expensive to be an original, seen on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
Some of the kitchen implements used by the poor people in the Tollkeeper's Cottage were noted on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The bed in the Tollkeeper's Cottage featured a quilt typical of the 1850's period being presented on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
A mattress brush, used to clean the mattress on the bed of filling "leaks" was on the wall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Tollkeeper's Cottage
The dresser in the Tollkeeper's Cottage continued the 1850's-era decor on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Davenport Road
This plaque noted the historical nature of Davenport Road as once being a lake shore path as noted on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - TTC Hillcrest Shops
A remaining shop building along Davenport Avenue was an adjunct to the TTC Hillcrest Shops as seen on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - TTC Hillcrest Shops
The entrance to the shop building along Davenport Road was noted from the sidewalk on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The Wychwood Barns served as a TTC streetcar facility until 1978 but were used for the arts on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
Little remained of the fifth brick structure from the Wychwood Barns as observed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The fourth Wychwood Barn remained intact but was being used for a movie shoot on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
A community greenhouse was one of the attractions inside the Wychwood Barns observed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
A courtyard in the former fourth barn provided a glimpse of the overall architecture when seen on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
A playground outside the the Wychwood Barns emphasized the family contemporary use of the structure on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The first and second Wychwood Barns were constructed in 1913, as demonstrated at the Artscape entrance on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The third wychwood barn had been constructed in 1916 and was full of art studios on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The fourth Wychwood Barn had been constructed in 1921 as was evident on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Wychwood Barns
The fifth Wychwood Barn had also been constructed in the 1921, with its original arch still standing on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - TTC Bloor Station
Construction allowed an unusual view of the walls at the Bloor subway station on the southbound platform on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Old Bay and Queen Sign
Old-style street signs had been maintained at Bay and Queen in downtown Toronto, still standing on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Toronto's City Hall still looked futuristic during Doors Open on 24-May-2009 despite having been opened in 1965.

Toronto - City Hall
What what exactly is inside the flying saucer at Toronto City Hall, photographed on 24-May-2009?

Toronto - City Hall
A pillar observed from the atrium provided the support for the "flying saucer" city council chambers on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Inside the "flying saucer" was the City Council Chambers, observed during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Another view of the City Council Chambers was taken from the public gallery on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
The press box at the rear of the City Council Chamber included seats for the CBC on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
On the other side of the "flying saucer" was the Member's Lounge and its unusual serving station on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
The view from the Member's Lounge back toward Nathan Philips Square was observed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
An odd stage was set up in the Member's Lounge next to the City Council chambers on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Artwork decorated the atrium of Toronto's City Hall as observed from the second floor on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
A time capsule set for opening in 2050 was located on the second floor of Toronto City Hall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Simcoe and Berczy were memorialized in this piece by Almuth Lutkenhaub at Toronto's City Hall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
The "Views to a City" was an interesting piece of wall art found on the second floor of Toronto City Hall on 24-May-2009

Toronto - City Hall
The tile work in "Views to a City" was done by artist Brian Kipping as observed at Toronto City Hall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
John McKinnon did the copper work in the "Views to a City" artwork noted during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Where else but in Canada would a beaver be found in a city shield, seen at Toronto City Hall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
This necklace on display outside the mayor's office was worn during ceremonial events, photographed on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
The reception area of the mayor's office at Toronto City Hall was open for viewing during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
Mayor David Miller had one of his favorite signs on display in his office, visible during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
David Miller's desk was clean when observed in the Toronto Mayoral Office during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
David Miller had a variety of family photographs on the bureau behind his desk on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
A wide variety of books and artwork were found on the shelves in the mayor's office at Toronto City Hall on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
The view from the mayor's office toward Nathan Philips Square was captured during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - City Hall
A model of the city of Toronto was found near the entrance of City Hall during Doors Open on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - New Food Cart
Food carts selling something other than "street meat" were finally around Toronto, including this one on 24-May-2009.

Toronto - Common Grackle
A Common Grackle enjoyed a rock in the Humber River near Dundas Street in Toronto, Ontario on 25-May-2009.

Toronto - Common Grackle
A Common Grackle posed so that the shape of its tail could be seen along the Humber River on 25-May-2009.

Toronto - Common Grackle
A Common Grackle moved along the rocks in the Humber River near Dundas Street in Toronto on 25-May-2009.

Toronto - Canada Goose
A Canada Goose took in the setting sun while standing in the Humber River near Dundas Street on 25-May-2009.

Toronto - Canada Goslings
A new family of Canada Geese swam down the Humber River near Dundas Street on 25-May-2009.
Trip to Silicon Valley, October 2005

San Mateo - Mural
This mural depicting a wild west scene was located adjacent to the San Mateo Caltrain station on 12-October-2005.

San Mateo - Bay Meadows
Visible along the Caltrain line down the peninsula was the Bay Meadows race track in San Mateo on 12-October-2005.

Redwood City - Pizza & Pipes
A sentimental favorite sight was the Pizza & Pipes near the tracks in Redwood City, California on 12-October-2005.

Palo Alto - Platforms
The platforms at Palo Alto, California still displayed their 1950's streamliner style on 12-October-2005.

Mountain View - Light Rail Platform
A VTA light rail vehicle was the end of its line in Mountain View, where it connected with Caltrain on 12-October-2005.

Sunnyvale - Iron Man Museum
The Iron Man Museum in the Northup Grumman Marine Plant in Sunnyvale was viewed from a train on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - HP Pavilion
Once the San Jose Arena, the HP Pavilion was still home to the hockey Sharks when viewed from Caltrain on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - Cahill Station
Called Diridon Station, the old Southern Pacific Cahill Street station still served San Jose on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - Playoff Sign
A sign seen downtown about the Earthquakes revealed San Jose's craze for soccer on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - City Hall
San Jose's new City Hall sat just off Santa Clara Street, viewed on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - Library
Lance Gleich stood outside the entrance to the new San Jose Library on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - City Hall
The City Hall complex was viewed from the seventh floor of the library on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - Mission Peak
Mission Peak was back to its normal brown color when viewed from downtown San Jose on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - San Jose State University
A portion of the San Jose State University campus was viewed from the San Jose library on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - View South
The view from San Jose to the southwest was taken in from the library on 12-October-2005.

San Jose - Bank of America Building
The Bank of America Building in downtown San Jose dated from 1926 and was viewed on 12-October-2005.

Mountain View - Station
The classic Mountain View, California train station was observed near dusk on 13-October-2005.

Mountain View - Train
Caltrain #274 arrived at Mountain View behind F40PH-2 #916 "California" as the sun set on 13-October-2005.
Winter in Toronto, 2009

Toronto - Humber Sunrise
The sun rose above the Humber River as viewed from Dundas Street in Toronto on 27-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Sunrise
Early morning light had just started to illuminate the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 27-January-2009.

Toronto - Lambton Park
No children were playing in the playground at Lambton Park in Toronto, Ontario on 25-February-2009.

Toronto - Humber Valley
The one-time site of the Toronto Suburban Railway Bridge over the Humber River was noted on 25-February-2009.

Toronto - Humber Valley
A closer look at the Toronto Suburban Railway Humber bridge location, used only from 1917 to 1931, seen 25-February-2009

Toronto - Humber Valley
The bike path through the Humber River Valley north of Dundas Street was covered with snow on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Valley
The hillside above the Humber River Valley was covered with snow near Camp Humriva on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Valley
Sunset light reached the Humber River Valley near Camp Humriva in Toronto, Ontario on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Valley
A broad winter view of the Humber River Valley at the Camp Humriva site in Toronto, Ontario was taken on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Cardinal
A female Cardinal was found despite the winter conditions in the Humber River Valley in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Forest
A forest along the Humber River displayed its winter appearance north of Dundas Street in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
From 1917 to 1934, this bridge had carried the Toronto Suburban Railway over the Humber River, seen 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
The Humber River showed its winter appearance north of Dundas Street in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
The ice at the shore of the Humber River in Toronto remained on 9-January-2009 even though the river had lowered.

Toronto - Humber River
Small icicles dangled from the ice sheets at the shore of the Humber River in Toronto noted on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
An ice sheet rested on rocks above the water level in the Humber River in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Ducks
A mallard duck couple waddled across an ice sheet on the Humber River in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Duck
A duck decided to sit on an ice sheet in the Humber River north of Dundas Street in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
A rock protruding from the Humber River in Toronto featured an ice cap as observed on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber River
An ice island remained in the Humber River in Toronto as the river level dropped on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Beaver
A beaver swam down the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario north of Dundas Street on a very cold 20-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Beaver
The beaver started to circle around something of interest in the Humber River in Toronto on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Beaver
The beaver continued downriver in a very cold Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Icicles
A pair of icicles were noted dangling toward the Humber River near Dundas Street in Toronto on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Humber Icicles
Finger-like icicles dangled from this branch into the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Humber Icicles
The end of a tree branch was preserved in ice above the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Humber Icicles
A strange set of temperature and water level circumstances led to this icicle above the Humber River on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Humber Icicles
What appeared to be an ice anchor weighed down a branch above the Humber River on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Humber Winter Train
Canadian Pacific's "Obico A" local train crossed the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - Humber Winter Train
A rare Soo Line SD60 led Canadian Pacific train #244 from Chicago across the Humber River in Toronto on 9-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter Local Train
Plain red-nosed Canadian Pacific GP9u #8210 led a local train underneath Dundas Street in Toronto on 27-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter White Oak
This white oak tree along Jane Street in Toronto, Ontario was at least 250 years old on 17-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter White Oak
Another view of the 250-year old or more white oak tree located on Jane Street near Wetherell on 17-January-2009.

Toronto - Winter White Oak
The white oak tree on Jane Street in Toronto, Ontario near Wetherell Avenue was viewed on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter White Oak
Another view of the centuries old white oak tree on Jane Street in Toronto was taken on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Bicyle
A bicycle bumper sticker was noted on a parked bike on Bloor Street West near Keele in Toronto on 3-February-2009.

Toronto - Orion II Bus
A strange looking community bus, Orion II #9705, was noted broken down on Jane Street in Toronto on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - Orion II Bus
The rear of the Toronto Transit Commission's Orion II bus #9705 was noted on Jane Street in Toronto on 13-March-2009.

Toronto - TTC "Fishbowl"
TTC bus #2838, a GM T6H-5307N "Fishbowl", was in 55 Warren Park service on Jane Street on 10-January-2009.

Toronto - TTC "Fishbowl"
TTC bus #2419, another GM "Fishbowl", prepared to turn onto Old Dundas Street in Toronto on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - TTC "Fishbowl"
TTC bus #2419, GM model T6H-5307N before rebuilding, was working the 55 Warren Park service on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - TTC "Fishbowl"
TTC GM "Fishbowl" bus #2419 descended Old Dundas Street in 55 Warren Park service on 20-January-2009.

Toronto - TTC "Orion VII" Hybrid
TTC bus #1070, an Orion VII hybrid, turned onto Maclennan Avenue on the 82 Rosedale route on 5-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Frame Train
Canadian Pacific train #158, carrying cars of truck frames at its front, ran through Maclennan on 5-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Freight Train
A Canadian Pacific transfer freight passed under the pedestrian overpass at Maclennan Avenue on 5-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Freight Train
Canadian Pacific "Red Barn" SD40-2F #9003 led a Chicago-bound freight at Maclennan Avenue on 5-February-2009.

Toronto - West Toronto Cranes
These cranes had started the construction of a railway grade separation at the West Toronto diamonds on 2-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter VIA Train
VIA train #84 from Sarnia, Ontario passed between the construction cranes at West Toronto, Ontario on 2-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter GO Train
GO commuter train #254 from Bramalea, Ontario passed through West Toronto, Ontario on 2-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Victoria Lofts
The 1885-era Victoria Presbyterian Church, now the Victoria Lofts, in Toronto, Ontario was noted on 2-February-2009.

Toronto - Runnymede Library
Toronto's 1930-era Runnymede Library was noted in cold but clear winter conditions on 4-February-2009.

Toronto - Runnymede Library
The side entrance to the Runnymede Library had once served a children's library as noted on 4-February-2009.

Toronto - Runnymede Library
The rear portion of the the Runnymede Library, re-opened after renovation in 2005, seen on 4-February-2009.

Toronto - Kennedy Park Winter
Kennedy Park, located immediately to the north of the Runnymede Library, was quiet on a cold 4-February-2009 afternoon.

Scenery - Etobicoke Creek
Etobicoke Creek marked the border between Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario as viewed on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Credit River
This riverside facility along the Credit River in Mississauga, Ontario was closed for the winter on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Credit River
The Credit River was iced over in Mississauga, Ontario, as viewed from a passing GO train on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Sixteen Mile Creek
A look south at Sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville, Ontario was taken from a passing GO train on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Sixteen Mile Creek
A look north at Sixteen Mile Creek was obtained from the returning GO train on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Credit River
A look north up the Credit River in Mississauga, Ontario revealed a wintry scene on 10-February-2009.

Scenery - Etobicoke Creek
The crossing of Etobicoke Creek marked the return to the city limits of Toronto, Ontario on 10-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter View
Very large snowflakes fell on Harshaw Avenue in Toronto, Ontario as viewed from my window on 18-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
Equipment from the city of Toronto started to collect snow along Harshaw Avenue on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
The front loader-based equipment collected snow on Harshaw Avenue in Toronto, Ontario on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
A nice load of snow had been collected from the parking lane of Harshaw Avenue in Toronto, Ontario on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
The equipment closed its snow-collecting unit while along Harshaw Avenue in Toronto, Ontario on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
The snow was lifted for disposal into a waiting dump truck on Harshaw Avenue in Toronto on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Snow Scooping
The snow was deposited in the dump truck as snow removal continued on Harshaw Avenue in Toronto on 11-February-2009.

Toronto - Last Snow Patch
What could be hoped to be the final snow patch of the season sat in the shade near the Humber River on 13-March-2009.

Swansea Historical Society - George Duncan
Peter Hamiwka introduced George Duncan at the meeting of the Swansea Historical Society on 4-February-2009.

Swansea Historical Society - George Duncan
George Duncan spoke about about prehistoric Swansea and the fossils that came from it on 4-February-2009.

Swansea Historical Society - George Duncan
George Duncan held up a shell as an example of something that might be fossilized during his speech on 4-February-2009.

Swansea Historical Society - George Duncan
George Duncan held up a fossil found along the Humber River in Toronto, Ontario on 4-February-2009.

Swansea Historical Society - George Duncan
George Duncan held up fossilized tracks as something that could be found around Swansea on 4-February-2009.

West Toronto Junction Historical - Neil Ross
Neil Ross spoke to the West Toronto Junction Historical Society about the history of Canadian Humour on 5-February-2009.

Toronto - Boom Times Cast
The cast of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society's Boom Times cabaret was at Swansea Town Hall on 4-March-2009.

Toronto - Mitbushi Lancer
Mitsubishi had a 2009 Lancer Ralliart vehicle on display in the Skywalk to CN Tower on 7-February-2009.

Toronto - Winter Walkway
This winter walkway between the Convention Centre and the Rogers Centre was under construction on 24-January-2009.

Toronto - Sam the Record Man Site
The old Sam the Record Man site was no longer recognizable along Yonge Street in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - Sam the Record Man Site
Ryerson University construction revealed the Second Empire architecture at the Sam the Record Man site on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Turntable
A switch engine took a spin on the East Davidson Turntable at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Coaling Tower
O Scale (1:48 of full size) "Northern" steam locomotive #112 sat at the East Davidson Coaling Tower on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Buildings
A pair of RS-1 diesel locomotives passed a building with typical playful signage at East Davidson on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Turntable
The RS1's took their place on the East Davidson Turntable at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Turntable
The turntable started to move at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto, founded in 1952, seen on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Turntable
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto had occupied the same space since 1962, observed on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Turntable
The RS-1 diesels headed for a maintenance track at the East Davidson Turntable on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club C424
An O-scale Alco C424 painted in Canadian Pacific livery prepared to depart East Davidson Yard on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Switcher
The switch engine from Davidson worked as far as Revillstoke at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Scenery
Scenic details at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto included a covered bridge and a totem pole on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Rock Climbers
Rock climbers on a mountain near Point Derus were amongst the scenes at the Model Railroad Club on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Point Derus
The industries at Point Derus on the Model Railroad Club of Toronto's O-Scale layout were observed on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Van Cam
A "van cam" was located in this caboose, sending video to the audience in a separate room on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Freight
A Canadian National "Mountain" locomotive powered a freight above O-Scale Ebertville on the layout on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Construction Scene
A passenger train passed a construction scene above Ebertville at the O-scale layout on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Freight
A "Consolidation" steam locomotive powered a freight at Bentley's Bay on the Liberty Village layout on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club RDC
A Rail Diesel Car (RDC) passed the Bentley's Bay station on the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Freight
Consolidation #63 powered a freight through Big Ric Junction at the Model Railroad Club of Ontario on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club RDC
The RDC car passed through Big Ric Junction, taking the branch toward Port Coleman on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Sekirk
A Canadian Pacific semi-streamlined "Selkirk" passed through Parkers Falls at the Model Railroad Club on 22-February-200

Toronto - Model RR Club Selkirk
The Selkirk had made it to Big Ric Junction as observed at the 7000-square foot O-scale layout on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
The freight train with Alco C424's crossed the Lower Lilleyburg Bridge as it headed for staging on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
The freight train rumbled across the Lower Lilleyburg Bridge beneath the MacAdam arched bridge on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
A freight train crossed the MacAdam Arched Bridge in its trip down a 10-scale mile mainline on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Freight
Consolidation #64 crossed the Lower Lilleyburg Trestle headed for Mount Batton on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
A freight train crossed the Martin Lake Suspension Bridge, a structural highlight on the layout on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
Freight cars rolled over the Martin Lake Suspension Bridge at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
A caboose rolled underneath a tower of the Martin Lake Suspension Bridge at the Model Railroad Club on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
Another view of the Martin Lake Suspension Bridge as another freight train passed on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Freight
A freight train passed though an industrial area around Martin Lake at the Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Geeps
A pair of Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo "Geeps" passed through Mount Batton with a freight on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Mount Batton
A interesting load was noted in a freight train passing the Mount Batton industrial area on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
The Canadian National "mountain" steam locomotive crossed the MacAdam Trestle with a freight train on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
A streamliner crossed the Martin Lake Trestle at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Bridge
A coal train started out across the Martin Lake Trestle during the final open house of the year on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Diesels
A pair of Central Ontario Railway (the name of the club layout) F-units passed Martin Lake on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
A freight train rounded the loop at Lilleyburg at one end of the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Caboose
A caboose passed the well-detailed downtown of Lilleyburg at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
CIBC had a different meaning in the model town of Lilleyburg than it did in the real world on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
An interested young observed watched a freight train passing Lilleyburg during the open house on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
The Canadian National "Mountain" type steam locomotive passed the model Lilleyburg, Ontario on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
The "Selkirk" locomotive had made it to the coaling tower at the Lilleyburg service facility on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
The roundhouse at Lilleyburg was a smaller structure than the one at East Davidson but still sizable on 22-February-2009

Toronto - Model RR Club Lilleyburg
A grand passenger station was located at the model community of Lilleyburg, Ontario on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Derail
Amongst the very prototypical details at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto was this derail noted on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Port Coleman
A scale model ship modeled after one lost in World War II was located in the harbor at Port Coleman on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Power Supply
Some old power supplies dating back to the 1950's were on the shelf at the club on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Interface
These electronics provided the interface between the dispatching office and standard electric blocks on 22-February-2009

Toronto - Model RR Club Throttles
These receivers spoke with the eleven mainline throttles at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - Model RR Club Crowd
Some of the crowds watched the final day of the open house at the Model Railroad Club of Toronto on 22-February-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
This police horse had the honor of leading the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The police equestrian unit marched down Yonge Street in Toronto during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Toronto Police's bagpipe band marched down Yonge Street during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
High-ranking police officers carried the flags down Yonge Street in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A 1957 Chevrolet demonstrated what was once the state-of-the-art police car in the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Jumping ahead to the present era, the "Police Bug" drove in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Canadian Forces marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Grand Marshalls of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Ireland Park creators Jonathan and Robert Kearns, on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The County Antrim Association float featured this waterfall in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Members of the Emerald Isle Seniors Society were carried down Yonge Street in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The County Cavan Association had one of the most impressive signs in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The O'Connor Heritage House contingent was relatively small in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Armed Forces Garrison Band marched down Yonge Street in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
This style of hat, appearing like a pint of Guinness, was a popular fashion statement at the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A Military Police vehicle had the right color scheme for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Juno the Bear, the Canadian Army mascot, marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Donegal had one of the largest signs in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A bicyclist questioned the trustworthiness of Irish eyes during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Fermanagh contributed this band to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Irish Persons of the Year, four radio hosts broadcasting weekly on various stations, were seen on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
An unusual-looking Leprechaun marched down Yonge Street during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A man resembling St. Patrick carried a snake down Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Ayr Paris Marching Band participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The County Tyrone float featured a rainbow in the Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Philippine Heritage Band marched in all Toronto parades including the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Clare likely had the small contingent in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Galway's very mixed contingent walked down Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Miss Teen Canada Galaxy, Alisa Banjanovic, rode down Yonge Street in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Republic of Cork played on Canada's status as the first foreign trip for US President Obama on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Republic of Cork was looking forward to the first overseas trip of US President Obama on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
It almost looked like Barack Obama was participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Republic of York emulated Secret Service Agents as they marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-Mar

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
An Irishman, rather than Barack Obama, was actually riding in the Republic of Cork float in the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
More flags preceded the TTC's contribution to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
One of the TTC's new Orion VII hybrid buses was decorated for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Optimists Alumni Drum & Bugle core marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Gaelic Athletic Association marched in uniform in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Gaelic Football for Kids was promoted by this float in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Kerry fielded a sizable colour party in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Miller School of Irish Dance took a break from their mobile performance in the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Laois & Offaly continued the Barack Obama theme on their bus in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Rose Irish Pub contributed this sizable float with a bar to the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
What was going on with this guy at the rear of the Rose Irish Pub float in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Periodically, he would raise his drink and shout "Happy St. Patrick's Day" in the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Sheila Graham School of Irish Dance marched down Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Steam Whistle Brewery's truck wore the correct color for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Following the alcohol trucks in the parade was this reminder from Mothers Against Drunk Driving on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Meath had a nice set of flags in its colour party marching on Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Hillbilly Shriners contributed their mobile outhouse to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A mobile hot tub was another feature of the Hillbilly Shriners in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Hillbilly Shriners were joined by the Hillbilly Gals in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
More of the Hillbilly Gals rode down Yonge Street in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Kildare highlighted its equestrian tradition in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Dublin celebrated the 1759-era St. James' Gate in its float in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Dublin's Colour Party featured floral arrangements in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A leprechaun marched beside the floral color party of County Dublin in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
"Even my dog is Irish." A dog wore a green hat at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Toronto Fire Pipe Band marched down Yonge Street in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A drum in the Toronto Fire Pipe Band held the moving performance together down Yonge Street on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A long column of firefighters marched in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sparky, the mascot of the Toronto Fire Department, marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Scarborough 1945 Bickle-Seagrave Pumper participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A modern pumper drove down Yonge Street in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Ontario Delorean Owners Club added a different flair to the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Was this leprechaun looking for more gold amongst the Deloreans in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009?

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
These Delorean owners were dressed for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
An appropriate license plate for a Delorean was noted in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Al-EX the beaver, mascot of the Canadian National Exhibition, was dressed for St. Patrick's Day on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Durham Irish Association Band participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
It wouldn't be a St. Patrick's Day Parade without the hurling champions noted on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
County Mayo contributed this truck of dancers to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
An Ambulance showed how it could contribute shamrocks to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
Marchers from County Leitrim refilled their candy bags to treat more children at the parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Falun Dafa Band never missed a significant parade and were seen marching down Yonge Street on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
A Chinese dragon meandered its way down Yonge Street during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Parade
The "Patmobile" marked the end of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 15-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Bruce Millman and Colin Dykstra attended Lance Gleich's St. Patrick's Day Dinner on 15-March-2009.
Toronto Railway Heritage Association, Early 2009

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Some of the supporting woodwork in the former Canadian Pacific John Street Roundhouse was observed on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
An unusual view of the upper-level walkways in the John Street Roundhouse was taken on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Another view of the upper walkway at the center of the John Street Roundhouse was taken from a lift on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A look across the John Street Roundhouse was obtained through the upper-level windows from the lift on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The outer upper-level walkway in stalls 16-19 was observed from the scissors lift on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The ground-level construction looked small from the scissors lift near stall of 16 of the roundhouse on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A fan was sitting on the upper-level walkway of the John Street Roundhouse on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Lamp
James Resor took down one of the heritage lamps in the John Street Roundhouse for preservation on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Concrete had covered the location of the tracks inside the John Street Roundhouse by 17-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The former location of the wheel pit had been capped in concrete as observed in the roundhouse on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A variety of utility conduits had been put in the place on the floor of the John Street Roundhouse on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A new concrete floor had been poured in stalls 15-19 of the John Street Roundhouse when observed on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A closer look at the new concrete flooring in stalls 15-19 of the John Street Roundhouse was obtained on 24-January-2009

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The future space of Leon's in stalls 20-32 was prepared for new concrete flooring as observd on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A view toward stall 32 of the John Street Roundhouse was captured before the new flooring was poured on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A close-up of the preparations to pour the new flooring in the roundhouse was obtained on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
An elevated structure at stall 20 in the John Street Roundhouse appeared to have HVAC equipment on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The new floor poured in the bulk of the John Street Roundhouse was noted on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Another look at the new floor in the John Street Roundhouse was obtained on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A small portion of the floor had been ground down and smoothed to its final form by 14-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The completed portion of the floor in the John Street Roundhouse reflected its surroundings on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The new flooring was viewed from the catwalk in the John Street Roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The catwalk level was observed at the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto, Ontario on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A substantial amount of conduits ran on the catwalk of the John Street Roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Another view of the catwalks in the John Street Roundhouse was obtained on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
Work was progressing on the windows being installed inside the doors of the John Street Roundhouse on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
A slightly closer view of the status of the windows inside the roundhouse doors was taken on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - John Street Roundhouse
The former access from the machine shop to the locomotive stalls had been bricked off on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving Construction
Richard Morrison, Ron Hurlbutt, Paul Allison, James Resor, and James Gardiner prepared shelving on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving Construction
Richard Morrison, Paul Allison, Ron Hurlbutt, and James Gardiner put together a shelving unit on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving
Ron Hurlbutt was bolting together the newly-assembled shelving unit in the machine shop on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving
Ron Hurlbutt cleaned up after the completion of the shelving units in the machine shop on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving
Wilson Lau, Ron Hurlbutt, and Jason Pelton worked on an additional set of shelving units on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Shelving
Ron Hurlbutt cleaned up after progress was made on an additional shelving unit on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Fan
Wilson Lau posed with an exhaust fan that he had helped bring back to service in the machine shop on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Gardiner, Richard Morrison, and James Resor removed a wheel from an axle in the Machine Shop on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The frame of the speeder trailer was noted in this condition at the start of the work session on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Richard Morrison used the drill press to create pilot holes for bolts in the machine shop on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The rest of the team thanks Richard Morrison for often bringing coffee to the session, as on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The break completed, Richard Morrison returned to the task of drilling pilot holes on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson Lau sanded the end of bolts in preparation for work on the speeder trailer on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Resor worked on the installation of a bolt on the speeder trailer on a very cold 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Michael Guy, James Resor, Wilson Lau, and Richard Morrison all worked on bolts on the speeder trailer on 17-January-2009

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The deck planks for the speeder trailer were ready to be installed at the end of the session on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The plastic brackets for the sides of the speeder trailer were put in position as a mock-up on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The entire team prepared to start additional work on the speeder trailer on an equally-cold 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Michael Guy (in the black hat) prepared instructions for a large crew that turned on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson Lau, Jason Pelton, and Paul Allison worked on securing the planks to the speeder trailer on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Resor painted the planks yellow for the speeder trailer on 24-January-2009, earning his "Old Yeller" nickname.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Resor, Paul Allison, Richard Morrison, and Dave Wetherald helped secure the planks on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The team started to flip over the speeder trailer after finishing the planks on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The team flipped over the speeder on the floor so that the running gear could be installed on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
With the speeder flipped over, the team started to place it back on the sawhorses in the machine shop on 24-January-2009

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason Pelton and Wilson Lau inspected the flipped-over speeder trailer in the machine shop on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson Lau, Paul Allison, James Resor, and Richard Morrison painted the bottom of the speeder trailer on 24-January-2009

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The speeder trailer had turned yellow by the end of the work session in the machine shop on 24-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Resor was back to painting things yellow again in the machine shop on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Dave Wetherald inspected the axles intended for the speeder trailer in the machine shop on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Paul Allison and Dave Wetherald sanded the rust off the axles for the speeder trailer on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Paul Allison, Dave Wetherald, and Dan Garcia installed a wheel on the speeder trailer on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Dave Wetherald and Dan Garcia refined the axles installed on the speeder trailer on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
James Resor used black for a change to paint the running gear of the speeder trailer on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason and Michael prepared to use the heist to flip the speeder trailer over on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason started to lift the hoist in order to flip over the speeder trailer in the machine shop on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason had lifted the hoist to tip up the speeder trailer about halfway on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson steadied the speeder trailer as the flipping operation continued on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The speeder trailer was vertical above the floor, halfway through the flipping operation on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The speeder trailer was positioned to be lowered into position right-side-up on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason lowered the hoist and the speeder trailer moved toward its new position in the machine shop on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Michael and Wilson guided the speeder trailer onto its new position on the sawhorses on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The speeder trailer had nearly reached its new position in the machine shop on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The speeder trailer had completed its flipping operation in the machine shop as observed on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason Pelton bolted the seating benches into position on the speeder trailer on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jason Pelton, Wilson Lau, and Michael Guy tested the seats in the speeder trailer on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson Lau and Richard Morrison measured fine adjustments to the speeder trailer on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
The first layer of paint had gone on to the speeder trailer in the machine shop of the roundhouse on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Dave Wetherald and Wilson Lau had mounted the drumhead on the speeder trailer on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson Lau prepared a temporary drumhead to demonstrate the concept on the speeder trailer on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Mark Pompeo worked on putting another layer of paint on the speeder trailer on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Wilson and Jason painted the battery box for the speeder trailer after its fabrication on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Speeder Trailer
Jim Gardiner ground down the mounting screws after the battery box was attached to the speeder trailer on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Machine Shop
James Resor and Jason Pelton searched for tools during the work session in the machine shop on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Hoist
A hoist had been installed on a ceiling I-beam in the machine shop of the John Street Roundhouse on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Hoist
A closer look was attained at the hoist that had been installed in the machine shop on 17-January-2009.

TRHA - Hanging Broom
The hoist was put into service to secure the broom from unauthorized borrow in the machine shop on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Machine Shop
A corner of the shop was cleaned out in anticipation of the arrival of the miniature locomotive on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Machine Shop
Another look at the corner of the machine shop that had been cleaned for an anticipated use on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Stove
This beautiful old stove was noted in the machine shop of the John Street Roundhouse on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Blacksmith Shop
Arno Martens was already working on the locomotive in the Blacksmith Shop on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The two Michaels filled the boiler of the Sweet Creek with water for the first time on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The smoke box of the Sweet Creek locomotive was inspected at the John Street Roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Bob Dickson inspected the cab of the Sweet Creek Locomotive at the John Street Roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The boiler pressure of the Sweet Creek locomotive reached 120 psi with unheated water on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The boiler pressure of the Sweet Creek locomotive reached 150 psi during a leak test on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Jon, Jim, and two Michaels worked on the dis-assembly of the locomotive for painting on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Jon continued with painting of parts as Arno looked at parts of the Sweet Creek locomotive on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
After painting, the tender frame was returned to the tender chassis at the John Street Roundhouse on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Jon and Arno used the hoist to lift the boiler of the Sweet Creek locomotive back onto the frame on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Jon and Arno lowered the Sweet Creek locomotive boiler onto the frame on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Arno managed the alignment as Jon lowered the Sweet Creek boiler with the hoist on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Arno aligned various plumbing as the Sweet Creek boiler was lowered onto its frame on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
With one pipe aligned, Arno guided the next pipe into the appropriate position on the frame on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Jon and Arno continued the process of lowering the boiler onto the frame of the Sweet Creek on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Arno aligned the front of the boiler onto the frame of the Sweet Creek locomotive on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The boiler of the Sweet Creek was safely returned to the frame as Jon and Arno continued work on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
The Sweet Creek locomotive was coming back together as observed toward the end of the session on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Sweet Creek Locomotive
Arno Marstens continued with the assembly of the plumbing on the Sweet Creek locomotive on 11-April-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Michael Guy and Bob Dickson worked to clean out the old engine lathe in the machine shop on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Michael Guy turned on the old CP engine lathe for the first time in a quarter-century on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Dave Wetherald, Michael Guy, and Bob Dickson inspected the newly-operational engine lathe on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Canada Machinery Corporation was the manufacturer of the lathe, as noted on the storage door on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
This diagram helped explain the operation of the engine lathe, as observed on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
A second diagram provided additional information on the operation of the engine lathe as shown on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
This "war finish" label helped to date the vintage of the engine lathe to World War II, as noted on 31-January-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Bob Dickson and Jason Pelton worked on the cleaning of the engine lathe in the machine shop on 7-February-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
Jason Pelton was again cleaning the engine lathe in the John Street Roundhouse machine shop on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
James Resor and Bob Dickson worked on the cleaning of the engine lathe as noted on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Engine Lathe
James Resor worked on a portion of the engine lathe where the outer layer of paint had been removed on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Cleaning Space
James Resor and Bob Dickson moved heavy materials out of the main machine shop space on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Small Door
Paul Allison and Bob Dickson prepared to move a small door into a storage space on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Large Door
A door was prepared for movement within the John Street Roundhouse machine shop on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Large Door
The entire team was required to move the large door into position in the John Street Roundhouse on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Moved Speeder
The new position of the speeder in the machine shop was observed on a sunny 28-February-2009.

TRHA - Running Conduit
James Resor worked on new electrical conduit in the machine shop of the John Street Roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Machine Shop
An overview of the machine shop of the John Street Roundhouse was obtained from the top of the office on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Machine Shop
The tent area of the machine shop was observed from on top of the offices at roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
James Resor, Bob Dickson, Dan Garcia, and Jason Pelton gathered around a miniature railway crossing on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
Michael and Jon worked on attaching test track to the crossing in the machine shop of the roundhouse on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
Michael Guy drove a locomotive up to the crossing in the machine shop on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
A distinctive clickety-clack was heard as the locomotive crossed the crossing on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
The trucks of the miniature diesel locomotive crossed the perpendicular tracks in the machine shop on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
Bob Dickson gave lantern signals as Michael Guy backed up in the locomotive at the machine shop on 7-March-2009.

TRHA - Crossing Test
Another Michael took the locomotive for a brief trip down the test track on 7-March-2008.

TRHA - Crossing Test
Jason Pelton was at the throttle as the locomotive again came down the test track in Toronto on 7-March-2008.

TRHA - Crossing Test
James Resor took his turn on testing the crossing with the locomotive on 7-March-2008.

TRHA - Switch Construction
The construction of the first switch for the miniature railway was viewed in the machine shop on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
A closer look at the frog of the switch was taken during its construction in the machine shop on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Dan Garcia, Michael Guy, and Dave Wetherald looked over the plans for the switches in the "board room" on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Dan Garcia, Arno Marstens, and Dave Wetherald cut a rail to the correct length for use in a switch on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
A close-up of the saw cutting the rail was taken in the John Street Roundhouse machine shop on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Arno Marstens ground down the surface of a rail for interfacing with the frog at the machine shop on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Three switches were under construction in the machine shop of the John Street Roundhouse on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Another view of the three switches in the machine shop of John Street Roundhouse on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Arno Marstens was again cutting and grinding rail for the switches using an angle grinder on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
The rail was viewed after Arno completed the cutting operation in the workshop on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
After a further step of grinding, the rail for the switch was again observed in the workshop on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Bob Dickson drilled a hole in the rail for the switch after it had been shaped on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
With the processing completed, the rail was placed to the left of the frog (top in this view) on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Dan Garcia used a torch to elevate the temperature of a rail for shaping in the workshop on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
The rail was heated to be bent into its intended position in the workshop on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Bob Dickson pounded on the heated rail to form it into the proper configuration as observed on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Jim, Richard, Dan, Jason and Bob worked on the assembly of a switch in the workshop on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Richard Morrison ground on a piece of metal in the workshop of the John Street Roundhouse on 4-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Bob Dickson continued the procession of grinding the rails for the switch construction on 11-April-2009.

TRHA - Switch Construction
Dan Garcia was again heating the rail in order to bend it into position for a switch on 11-April-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Bench
Richard Morrison posed with the "Heritage Bench," actually a church pew, that he had restored on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Bench
Richard Morrison engaged in an activity appropriate for the history of the bench in the machine shop on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Electrical Boxes
One of the cosmetically-restored heritage electrical boxes was photographed in the Leon's space on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Electrical Boxes
This heritage electrical box was located on a pillar inside the John Street Roundhouse on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Electrical Boxes
Most of the heritage electrical boxes were located along the walls of the John Street Roundhouse on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Heritage Electrical Boxes
Another view of one of the heritage electrical boxes that had been cosmetically restored on 14-March-2009.

TRHA - Elwell-Parker Crane
The engine from the Elwell-Parker crane had been removed for overhaul at the roundhouse on 24-April-2009.

TRHA - Roundhouse Tracks
Another view of the Elwell-Parker crane was obtained before it left the John Street Roundhouse on 24-April-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo caboose #70 had its tarp partially removed as noted on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
Richard Morrison, Bob Dickson, and Wilson Lau prepared to secure the TH&B caboose on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
The interior of Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo caboose #70 was observed before securing on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
The interior of the cupola of Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo caboose was observed on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
Richard Morrison and Bob Dickson worked to secure the tarp back on top of the TH&B caboose on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - TH&B Caboose
The John Street Roundhouse turntable was observed from the back of the TH&B caboose on 14-February-2009.

TRHA - Don Station
The former Canadian Pacific Don Station sat in the snow on 10-January-2009, not long after being moved to the park.

TRHA - Cabin D
Cabin D also sat in the snow after being moved into a temporary position in the heritage park on 10-January-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
With the coming of spring, restoration work began on the coaling tower at the John Street Roundhouse, seen 21-March-2009

TRHA - Coaling Tower
The re-bar was showing where restoration work would be taking place on the coaling tower, seen 21-March-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
A look at the bottom of the coaling tower was obtained during the restoration work on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
Another look at the re-bar revealed by the restoration work on the coaling tower was taken on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
Concrete would soon hide this re-bar on the bottom of the coaling tower as observed in Toronto, Ontario on 21-March-2009

TRHA - Coaling Tower
Some of the re-bar in the column of the coaling tower was also revealed by restoration work on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
A closer look was obtained at the column of the coaling tower at the John Street Roundhouse on 21-March-2009.

TRHA - Coaling Tower
Scaffolding had surrounded the coaling tower at the roundhouse in advance of restoration work on 28-March-2009.

TRHA - Leon's Sign
A sign portending the opening of Leon's on 9-July was posted outside the roundhouse on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Water Tank
Steam Whistle Brewing's logo decorated the water tank at the John Street Roundhouse on 28-February-2009.

TRHA - New Compressed Air Line
The new compressed air line was noted where it came to the surface outside the John Street Roundhouse on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - New Compressed Air Line
A closer look at the new compressed air line was taken where it came above ground on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - New Compressed Air Line
The new compressed air line was noted going inside the roundhouse near stall 17 on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
The bottom of the turntable was observed in the ceiling of the parking lot of the convention centre on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
Michael Guy provided training in the operation of the John Street Roundhouse turntable on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
One of the two turntable engines was observed during the training session on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
The bogies of the John Street Roundhouse turntable were observed through the notch outside the pit on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
The railings and controls on the turntable on the John Street Roundhouse had been repainted on 11-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
The turntable control stand looked slightly different after re-painting with active controls red on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
Jon operated the John Street Roundhouse turntable on a sunny but cold 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
John Guy operated the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto, Ontario on 5-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable
Dave Wetherald positioned the tongue of the turntable for a switching move as Michael Guy observed on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
The TRHA's Whitcomb posed with Cabin D and Don Station in the background on a sunny 11-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
Whitcomb #1 smoked to life when started up at the roundhouse for a switching move on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
The Whitcomb started shoving a wrapped Alco toward the turntable on a switching move on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
A wider view of the switching move unfolding at the John Street Roundhouse was taken on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The switching move approached the temporary track moved into place at the edge of the turntable on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The temporary connection to the turntable was observed before the switching move took place on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
Dave Wetherald directed the switching move as Michael Guy ran the Whitcomb on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The first axle of the switching move moved over the temporary track as observed on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The wheel of the first axle had landed on the transition rail to the turntable on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The transition rail was tilting under the weight of the first axle as it moved onto the turntable on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The transition track looked quite different after the switching operation on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
The Whitcomb basked alone in the sun after the switching move at the roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
Michael Guy opened the hood doors on the Whitcomb to perform some maintenance on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Whitcomb
The engine inside the Whitcomb could be observed after the doors were opened on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The Whitcomb and the Alco were both on the turntable at the completion of the switching move on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The Whitcomb and the Alco were viewed from the base of the turntable pit at the John Street Roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - Switching Move
The Whitcomb was eased to a spot on the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
Workers from PNR Railworks laid out the steel ties outside the John Street Roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
Two tracks worth of steel ties had been laid into position outside the John Street Roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
A PNR Railworks truck with a stretch of rail moved into position at the John Street Roundhouse on 16-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
Ditch lights were noted on the front of the PNR Railworks truck at the John Street Roundhouse on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
The PNR Railworks truck was parked outside the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
Rails had been laid on five tracks at the John Street Roundhouse as observed on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
Another view of the five tracks laid at the John Street Roundhouse was obtained on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
A view back toward the turntable from the five laid tracks at the John Street Roundhouse was taken on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
The PNR Railworks ballast tamper was parked on the John Street Roundhouse turntable on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
A side view of the PNR Railworks ballast tamper was taken as it sat on the turntable on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
The John Street Roundhouse turntable was loaded with PNR Railworks railed equipment on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - PNR Track Work
The hi-rail dump truck sat on the rails of the John Street Roundhouse turntable on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Board Carrying
Dave Wetherald carried plywood to the turntable to protect it from dripping fluids on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Board Carrying
Michael Guy carried another piece of plywood to the turntable to protect it during construction on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable Ducks
A pair of mallard ducks investigated the suitability of the turntable for their needs on 22-April-2009.

TRHA - Turntable Ducks
The mallard duck couple received an early tourist view of the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse on 22-April-2009.

TRHA - Roundhouse Tracks
Progress had been made in laying tack around the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse as noted on 24-April-2009.

TRHA - Roundhouse Tracks
The John Street Roundhouse was actually looking almost like a railroad roundhouse when viewed on 24-April-2009.

TRHA - Roundhouse Tracks
The rail work had stopped just short of completing stall 32 at the John Street Roundhouse on 24-April-2009.

TRHA - Completed Brick Laying
A section of complete brick laying was noted outside stall 4 of the John Street Roundhouse on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Completed Brick Laying
A closer view at the section of completed brick laying at the John Street Roundhouse was obtained on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
PNR Railworks crews loaded a hi-rail dump truck with ballast at the John Street Roundhouse on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
The hi-rail dump truck unloaded its ballast onto track #38 at the John Street Roundhouse on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
Track #38 at the John Street Roundhouse was observed after the initial dump of ballast onto the rails on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
To level the tracks, the PNR Railworks crew used surveying tools and a rail lifter on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
The first (far) rail of track #38 was raised to the correct height at the John Street Roundhouse on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
The second rail was lifted to the correct height on track #38 at the John Street Roundhouse on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
The ballast tamper started work to ensure that the Track #38 was at the correct height on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
The ballast tamper worked off the turntable on Track #38 at the John Street Roundhouse on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - Completing Tracks
Track #38 had a different pattern in the ballast after the ballast tamper completed its work on 27-May-2009.

TRHA - PNR Ballast Work
PNR Railworks moved some of their ballast equipment off the turntable during work on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Completed Track
A view down a completed track through the turntable to roundhouse stall 9 was available for the first time on 22-May-200

TRHA - Miniature Railroad Surveying
The TRHA survey crew worked in Roundhouse Park to find the locations for the miniature railroad on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Miniature Railroad Surveying
James Resor pounded a reference point into the pavement for the miniature railroad during surveying on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Miniature Railroad Surveying
Jason Pelton, James Gardiner, and Dave Wetherald were helping survey the miniature railroad on 18-April-2009.

TRHA - Photo Night
More than a dozen members of the TRHA gathered for a photo night in Toronto, Ontario on 27-March-2009.

TRHA - Shovel Work
A shovel was working near Cabin D at the Toronto Railway Heritage Centre on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Shovel Work
The shovel prepared to load a dump truck near the Cabin D tool shed at the John Street Roundhouse on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Shovel Work
The shovel loaded a dump truck with material near Cabin D at the Toronto Railway Heritage Centre on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Shovel Work
The shovel continued with the loading of the dump truck at the Toronto Railway Heritage Centre on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Equipment Outside
Various equipment was stored outside the John Street Roundhouse before Doors Open positioning started on 22-May-2009.

TRHA - Doors Open
Wilson Lau and Dave Wetherald rolled the speeder trailer out of the roundhouse for Doors Open on 23-May-2009.

TRHA - Doors Open
The last speeder ride during Doors Open at the John Street Roundhouse rode the turntable on 24-May-2009.

TRHA - Doors Open
The final Doors Open speeder ride was rotated on the turntable at the John Street Roundhouse on 24-May-2009.

TRHA - Union Station
The TRHA's displays at Union Station were observed soon after they were set up on 23-May-2009.

TRHA - Union Station
Early visitors checked out the displays on the history of Union Station in Toronto during Doors Open on 23-May-2009.

TRHA - Union Station
Historian Derek Boles explained the displays of Union Station's history in the Great Hall on 23-May-2009.
Early Spring in Ontario, 2009

Toronto - Humber Reflection
The towers at the mouth of the Humber River reflected into Humber Bay of Lake Ontario in Toronto on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - St. Joseph's Crane
A crane lifted a power unit to the top of St. Joseph's Medical Center in Toronto, Ontario on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
Ever wonder how to change the bulbs on the light towers along the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto seen on 17-March-2009?

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The light fixtures actually descend to allow the bulbs to be changed, as observed in Toronto, Ontario on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The light fixture had almost reached the bottom of the tower in Toronto, Ontario when observed on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The maintainers could easily access the bulbs after the fixture had lowered to near ground level on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
After the maintenance was completed, the fixture was raised back up the tower, as observed on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The fixture had made it about half way back up the tower along the Gardiner Expressway on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The fixture continued its climb back up the tower to its normal position in Toronto, Ontario on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The light fixture had almost returned to the top of the tower along the Gardiner Expressway on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Gardiner Light Bulb Changes
The lights turned back on after the fixture had returned to the top of the tower as seen on 17-March-2009.

Toronto - Rogers Centre Worker
Was that someone walking on the roof of the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario on 5-April-2009?

Toronto - Rogers Centre Worker
A worker was indeed performing some sort of task on the roof of the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario on 5-April-2009.

Toronto - Steam Whistle Bus
A 1965 Ford bus, nicknamed the "Party Bus," was noted at the Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, Ontario on 5-April-2009.

Toronto - Bills Series
This poster showed why Buffalo was very suspicious of games played by the NFL Bills in Toronto on 21-March-2009.

Toronto - Bills Series
A close-up of the logo of the NFL Bills used for the Toronto Series was observed at the Rogers Centre on 21-March-2009.

Toronto - Bolivar Sculpture
This statue of Simon Bolivar in Toronto's Trinity-Bellwoods Park had been defaced by graffiti on 21-March-2009.

Toronto - Liberal Sign
This sign with a very liberal theme was noted along Dundas Street west of Little Italy in Toronto on 21-March-2009.

Toronto - Hospital Quiet Sign
This "Hospital Quite" sign was found on Runnymede Road in Toronto near a hospital in a former school on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - No Access Sign
An unusual alternative to a "No Exit" or "Dead End" sign was found near High Park Avenue on 27-April-2009.

Toronto - Bloor Village Welcome
This welcome message was carved into a planter along Bloor Street near Kennedy on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Bloor Village Welcome
A few planters away, the same message was found in French on 10-April-2009--what would you expect in Canada?

Toronto - Pontiac
What appeared to be a 1966 Pontiac Catalina sat at a garage on Jane Street in Toronto, Ontario on 31-March-2009.

Swansea - George Jardine
George E. Jardine read with Flo Thomspon providing accompaniment at the Swansea Historical Society on 1-April-2009.

Swansea - George Jardine
George E. Jardine spoke to the Swansea Historical Society about his book on growing up in West Toronto on 1-April-2009.

Swansea - Flo Thompson
Flo Thompson provided musical accompaniment as George Jardine spoke at the Swansea Historical Society on 1-April-2009.

Swansea - George Jardine
The audience at the Swansea Historical Society rose to sing during a break in the presentation on 1-April-2009.

Swansea - George Jardine
George Jardine smiled as tales were told of radio drama at the Swansea Historical Society on 1-April-2009.

Toronto - Amaral
Professor John Amaral from Massachusetts smiled during his visit to Toronto, Ontario on 26-April-2009.

Toronto - Walk of Fame
John Amaral checked out the Canadian Walk of Fame along King Street West in Toronto, Ontario on 26-April-2009.

Toronto - Amaral at Hard Rock
John Amaral posed outside Toronto's Hard Rock Caf?? at Yonge-Dundas Square on the evening of 20-April-2009.

Toronto - Tylenol Ad
A very interesting advertisement for Tylenol was found at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto, Ontario on 20-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday
A streetcar stopped in the middle of crowds along College Street before the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday
This streetcar amusing showed the wrong route and "short turn" on College Street in Toronto on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A police car cleared the way for the Good Friday Procession Toronto, Ontario's Little Italy on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Italian flag blocked a view of the other flags at the front of the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A cross was carried at the opening of the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy in Toronto on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
St. Francis of Assisi sponsored many of the explanatory signs in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The St. Francis of Assisi Band set the mourning tone of the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Supporters of Jesus marched in the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy in Toronto on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Signs like this one on the apostles gathering told the tale of Good Friday throughout the procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Many groups participated in the Good Friday Procession including Madonna Bella Catena on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The group from St. Rochs famously sang and chanted in Latin and Italian in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus' arrest after the betrayal by Judas was depicted in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Romans involved in the arrest of Jesus were portrayed in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The first statue of the Good Friday Procession was carried down College Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus was portrayed on his trip to see Pontius Pilate and King Herod in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Followers of Jesus trailed him after his arrest as portrayed in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Brilliant yellow costumes were worn by members of the San Francesco di Paola club on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The La Motta Social Club walked in the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Roman soldiers taunted Jesus as they led him in the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus stumbled forward as the Roman soldiers abused him walking down College Street in Toronto on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
One of the traditions of the Good Friday Procession was the abuse of Jesus by Roman soldiers, seen on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Roman soldiers struggled with Jesus during the Good Friday Procession in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The next statue in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009 depicted Jesus' march to see Pontius Pilate.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Romans condemned Jesus to death as portrayed in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus and Barabbas were amongst the convicted criminals led away by the Roman soldiers on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Barabbas was selected to be pardoned during passover rather than Jesus as portrayed on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A thief was portrayed in the group with Jesus and Barabbas in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The cross was carried to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as portrayed in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Simone of Cyrene was had been selected to carry the cross to the crucifixion as portrayed on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Simone of Cyrene was whipped by the Roman soldiers as he carried the cross for Jesus' crucifixion on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A quilt with the image of Jesus Christ was carried in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Another set of followers trailed Jesus and Simone of Cyrene toward the crucifixion on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More followers of Jesus Christ walked down College Street in Toronto during the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Cattolica Eraclea Social Club carried the next statue showing the carrying of the cross on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, who represented a Toronto riding, walked in the procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Canada's Opposition Leader, Michael Ignatieff, and his wife walked in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The National Congress of Italian Canadians had its veterans walking in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The San Romeo Social Club had a large presence in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
One of the many signs explaining the Good Friday story was carried down College Street on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A statue portraying Jesus on the cross was carried solemnly in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A statue of Mary, mother of Jesus, was carried down College Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A depiction of Jesus off the crucifixion cross was carried in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Malta Band participated in the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A statue of the physical body of Jesus was carried in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
One of the more flamboyant social clubs in the Good Friday Procession followed the body of Jesus on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More of the Italian community walked in the Good Friday Procession down College Street on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A Catholic cross was carried in the Good Friday Procession through Little Italy in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This group portrayed the waiting for the return of the lord after the crucifixion of Jesus on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The body of Jesus Christ was conveyed to his burial as presented in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Mary followed the body of Jesus toward the burial as observed in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More followers of Jesus Christ followed Mary down College Street in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Confratern Band provided the final mood-setting music in the Good Friday Procession on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Crowds entered College Street to follow the end of the Good Friday Procession in Toronto, Ontario on 10-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Police's equestrian unit opened the Beaches Easter Parade on Queen Street East on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Community Centre 55 from the beaches contributed this moose to the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A child blew bubbles on the sidewalk of Queen Street East while watching the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Police Pipe Band marched past Fire Station 227 during the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Fire Colour Guard passed Fire Station 227 during the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Fire Colour Guard passed one of its prominent stations during the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A photographer had a precarious perch at Fire Station 227 during the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Canadian Legion Pipe Band passed Fire Station 227 during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Emergency Management Service Honour Guard marched in the Toronto Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1954 Packard ambulance passed Fire Station 227 during the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The 1954 Packard ambulance drove down Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1966 Pontiac ambulance passed Fire Station 227 in Toronto, Ontario during the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1970s Dodge ambulance drove in the Beaches Easter Parade down Queen Street East on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A modern Chevrolet ambulance participated the in the Beaches Easter Parade on Queen Street East on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A strange-looking brown bunny ambled down Queen Street East during the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The National Bank of Canada sponsored the Dog Day portion of the Easter Parade through the Beaches on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Lions Club Citizen of the Year rode in a Mercedes down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Central Scarborough Lions Club contributed their 1929 Rugby fire truck to the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
"Hoppy Easter" was the message from Lick's Restaurant on Queen Street East during the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Lick's bunny walked down Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Lindt chocolate Gold Bunny Smart car drove down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Gilchrist School of Irish Dance performed their way down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Bugs Bunny appeared atop the Community Link automobile in the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Toronto Employment Services contributed a large group to the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Historical scenes from eastern Toronto were on display on this truck in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Woodgreen Community contributed these bunnies to the Beaches Easter Parade on Queen Street East on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A parade has to have politicians; city councilperson Sandra Bussin was advertised in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Signals Band Colour Guard marched down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Signals Band performed in the Beaches Easter Parade on on a sunny 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Park Legion Colour Guard marched down Queen Street East in Toronto, Ontario during the Easter Parade on 12-April-200

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Scarborough Fire Museum drove its 1937 Ford Seagrave truck in the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A child was noted twirling along the sidewalk of Queen Street East during the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Al-EX the beaver, the mascot of the Canadian National Exhibition, participated in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Nerds on Site got into the Easter spirit with the decoration of their vehicle for the parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Unicyclists participated in the Beaches Easter Parade on Queen Street East in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Toronto Interiors seemed to have ducks confused with bunnies on their vehicle in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Malvern Band marched down Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary displayed this watercraft during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A Canadian Coastguardsman ran to catch up with his boat during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Seagull Classic Reproductions contributed this interesting tea party float to the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club entry in the Easter Parade had a Looney Tunes theme on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The York Lions Steel Band performed on its trip down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Stonehedge Foundation's truck had the biggest bunny ears to be seen in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
This small replica of a portion of Stonehedge was the Stonehedge Foundation's float in the Easter Parade on 12-April-200

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Balmy Beach Club displayed these canoes during the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Not So Pro Sports was behind this mobile volleyball game moving with the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The mobile volleyball game continued down Queen Street East in Toronto, Ontario in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Not So Pro Sports' old Dodge Power Wagon van drove down Queen Street East in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Canadian Scouts marched in the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Shriner's Train was a fixture in Toronto parades, including the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Pizza Pizza man grooved to the music from the Shiner's Train during the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1949 Ford Taxi drove down Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Cycle Solutions brought out its stunt bicycle riders for the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Another stunt rider from Cycle Solutions performed on Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-200

Toronto - Easter Parade
A leaping leprechaun performed his way down the Easter Parade route for the O'Connor Irish House on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The East Beach Community Association had an interesting presence in the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A pastel-colored inner tube was part of the East Beach Community Association in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The large Falun Dafa Band participated in the Beaches Easter Parade down Queen Street East in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Ed's Real Scoop contributed its Triumph TR6 car from the UK to the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Standard Life sponsored this "Assault on Dakar" vehicle in the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A bit of species confusion was found on this dog with rabbit ears in the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Fun Places in Toronto Guidebook sponsored this entry in the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A gingerbread man walked down Queen Street East during the Easter Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1967 Ford Ranchero carried a go-cart racer down Queen Street East during the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
An interesting rendition of a Red Baron aircraft on a bicycle was in the Easter Parade in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A walking mattress is a rare thing, and the Keetsa Walking Mattress was in the Beaches Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Community News, one of the few supposedly-healthy newspaper chains in Canada, was in the Easter Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The President of the Beaches Lions Club, sponsor of the Easter Parade, rode down Queen Street East on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Beaches Lions Club contributed this float to the Easter Parade held on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The end of the Easter Parade passed the Beach United Church, once Kew Beach Church, in Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Easter Bunny rode at the end of the Easter Parade down Queen Street East in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Kew Gardens
The Kew Gardens were located between Queen Street East and Lake Ontario in the Beaches neighborhood on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Kew Gardens Gazebo
The Gazebo in Kew Gardens in Toronto, Ontario was noted after the Beaches Parade on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Kew Gardens Fountain
The William D. Young Memorial Fountain, named after a local philanthropist, was noted in the Kew Gardens on 12-April-200

Toronto - Kew Gardens Tree
This tree was one of several that had not survived the winter in the Kew Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Beaches
A wide view of the beaches in the the eastern portion of Toronto, looking toward downtown, was taken on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Beaches
The skyline of Toronto was viewed across Ashbridges Bay in the Beaches neighborhood of Toronto on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Beaches Dog Fence
The fence separating the area for the dog leash-free area from the general beach was noted on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario was observed from the Beaches neighborhood in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario looked remarkably clear when observed from the eastern portion of Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Beaches Cove
An attractive cove was noted along the beaches of Lake Ontario in Toronto, Ontario on 12-April-2009.

Toronto - Beach Boardwalk View
The boardwalk along Lake Ontario in the Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario was observed on 12-April-2009.

Scenery - King Street View
The CN Tower loomed in the distance from construction at King Street in Toronto, Ontario viewed on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - GO Bloor Station
The GO Bloor station on the Georgetown Line was viewed from a train on the Milton Line on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Dupont View
Dupont Street in Toronto, Ontario was viewed from a passing Milton Line GO train on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Hydro Corridor
The Hydro power line corridor near Scarlett Road in Toronto, Ontario was viewed from a passing GO train on 16-April-2009

Scenery - Humber River
The Humber River in Toronto, Ontario was viewed from a passing GO Milton Line train on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Royal York
Royal York Avenue in Toronto, Ontario was viewed from a passing GO Milton Line train on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Etobicoke Creek
Etobicoke Creek marked the boundary between Toronto and Mississauga, Ontario as seen from a GO train on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Hurontario Street
Downtown Mississauga was viewed from Hurontario Street near the Cooksville GO station on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Fields
The scenery seen from the GO train finally turned to farm fields just east of Milton, Ontario on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - Milton Constrution
New housing was under construction south of the CP Galt Subdivision tracks in Milton, Ontario on 16-April-2009.

Scenery - GO Unloading at Milton
A large crowd poured from GO train #153 after its arrival at Milton, Ontario on 16-April-2009.

Mississauga - Square One Bus Terminal
The Square One Bus Terminal for Mississauga Transit in Mississauga, Ontario was photographed on 4-April-2009.

Guelph - Founding Sign
This sign from the Ontario Heritage Trust described the founding of Guelph, Ontario as observed on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Galt Sign
Another nearby sign in Guelph, Ontario, summarized the life of John Galt who founded the city, seen on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - La Guayra Marker
This historical marker in Guelph, Ontario described the impact of immigrants from La Guayra as observed on 25-April-2009

Guelph - Time Line Water Line
This 2000-era sculpture, called Time Line Water Line by John McEwan, was a time capsule in Guelph on 24-April-2009.

Guelph - Grand Trunk Bridge
The Grand Trunk bridge in Guelph, Ontario was designed to be double-tracked but had only one track on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Grand Trunk Bridge
The Grand Trunk bridge over the Speed River in Guelph, Ontario was operated by the Goderich-Exeter on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Railroad Bridges
The Guelph Junction (ex-Canadian Pacific) and Goderich-Exeter (ex-Canadian National) bridges were seen on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Speed River
A dam in the Speed River near the Grand Trunk bridge was noted in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Heritage Park
This sign marked the entrance to Heritage Park near the Speed River in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Heritage Park
The rebuilt remains of Allan's Mill were the primary feature of Heritage Park in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Heritage Park
This sign described the history of Allan's Mill in what is now Heritage Park in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Mill Building
This old mill building had been converted into a light industrial facility along the Speed River on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Speed River
This was the view of the Speed River from the excursion train prior to its departure from Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Arched Bridge
An arched pedestrian bridge over the Speed River in Guelph, Ontario was viewed from the excursion train on 25-April-2009

Scenery - Speed River
The Speed River was substantially hidden behind trees as the train ran north from Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - End of Track
Fields surrounded the line near the end of track three miles north of Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Industrial Lead
The train turned off the mainline to begin some rare miles over industrial trackage in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Woodlawn Road
The excursion train crossed Woodlawn Road in Guelph, Ontario approaching the industrial area on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Interchange Track
The second track in this view was an interchange track with the Goderich-Exeter Railway on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Railfan Family
A family of railroad enthusiasts observed the train running on the industrial leads in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Dawson Road
Running down the North Lead track, the excursion train crossed Dawson Road in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Gerdau Ameristee
One of the industries with rail service was the recycler Gerdau Ameristee in Guelph, Ontario seen on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Lift Distributorship
A sea of hydraulic lifts was found at an industry along the rare-mile trackage in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Hanlon Expressway
The excursion train crossed the Hanlon Expressway on the North Lead industrial track in Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Crane
A rather large overhead crane was noted at one of the industries off the North Lead in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Imperial Road
Continuing through the industrial area, the train crossed Imperial Road on the North Lead on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - North Lead
A solitary Corvette was noted in a parking lot in the industrial area of Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - North Lead
The scenery was not exactly photogenic as the train reached the end of the North Lead in Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Purolator
A Purolator facility was viewed as the train returned east on the North Lead in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Norval Road
The excursion train crossed Norval Road as it headed forward on the North Lead in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Electrical Substation
The train passed an electrical substation as it moved onto the South Lead in Guelph, Ontario as noted on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Dawson Road
Now on the South Lead, the excursion train again crossed Dawson Road in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Reactor
An interesting reactor plant was viewed from the train during rare miles in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Hanlon Expressway
The train again crossed Hanlon Expressway, this time on the South Lead in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Guelph Tool
A distribution center at the Guelph Tool facility was seen from the train on the South Lead in Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Lewis Court
The excursion train crossed Lewis Court on the South Lead of the industrial area of Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Alpha Owens Corning
An active rail customer in Guelph was the Alpha Owens Corning facility noted on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Norval Road
After reaching the end of the South Lead, the train backed past Norval Road in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - North Lead Wye
The excursion train had traversed all legs of the North Lead wye in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Woodlawn Road
Leaving the industrial area, the train again crossed Woodlawn Road, Ontario highway 6, on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Skyjack Spur
A single track ran to a facility owned by Skyjack in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009; it had once been served by two.

Scenery - Guelph Industrial Switch
The excursion train continued backing and approached the mainline switch in Guelph, Ontario as noted on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Bailey Park
The excursion train ran past Bailey Park in Guelph, Ontario which was quiet on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Tiffany Street
Tiffany Street was a typical residential street passed by the excursion train running through Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Cardigan Street
An older stone building now stood as a home on Cardigan Street in Guelph, Ontario, seen from the train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Guelph Mills
A former mill building had been transformed into a loft development in Guelph, passed by the train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Church of Our Lady Immaculate
The Church of Our Lady Immaculate had a prominent presence over Guelph, Ontario as seen from the train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Wall
The remaining wall from a speed skating arena that had burned down remained in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Heritage Park
Heritage Park in Guelph, Ontario was viewed from the passing excursion train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - York Road
The excursion train crossed York Road which served as Highway 7 in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Eramosa River
The excursion train crossed the Eramosa River south of Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Arkell Run-by
The "Guelph Junction Express" allowed its passengers off for a photo run-by north of Arkell, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Arkell Run-by
Rare Alco locomotives, Ontario Southland RS-18u #182 and RS-23 #506, led the excursion train near Arkell on 25-April-200

Excursion - Arkell Run-by
A former Budd RDC self-propelled car, now converted to a trailing coach, was the last car in the train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Farm
A farm near Arkell, Ontario was passed by the excursion train on its southbound trip on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Pond
The excursion train passed a pond south of Arkell, Ontario on its journey on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Cows
A group of cows was noted north of Corwhin, Ontario as the train continued its southbound journey on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Pond
The train passed another pond as it approached Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Guelph Junction Wye
The train passed the wye for turning the train in Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Guelph Junction
A former section house still stood across the Canadian Pacific mainline at Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Guelph Junction
The "Guelph Junction Express" posed for photos upon arrival at Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Guelph Junction
The engineer on the "Guelph Junction Express" leaned out of the locomotive at Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Guelph Junction
At Guelph Junction, the train coupled to a privately-owned, 1929-era former Canadian Pacific car on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Guelph Junction
An Ontario Southland RS-23 locomotive sat outside the Guelph Junction, Ontario shops on 25-April-2009.

Guelph Junction - Ontario Southland Truck
A modern Ontario Southland hi-rail truck, used for line maintenance, was noted in Guelph Junction on 25-April-2009.

Guelph Junction - Railpast Chase Vehicle
A van labeled as the "Railpast Chase Vehicle" was noted in Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Tracks at Guelph Junction
The tracks of the Guelph Junction Railway, looking north toward highway 401 were seen at Guelph Junction on 25-April-200

Scenery - Pond
Heading north again, the train passed a pond north of Guelph Junction, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Farm
The excursion train passed another farm near Moffat, Ontario on its northbound trip on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Interior
The interior of the coaches on the Guelph Junction Express looked as seen in this view on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Railfan Horses
A pair of railfan horses observed the train passing near Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
The train backed far into the distance before another photo run-by was held near Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
The excursion train came into full sight during the photo run-by near Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
The Ontario Southland locomotives led the four-car excursion train near Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
Ontario Southland RS-18u #182 and RS-23 #506 led the excursion train past the crowd at Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
1929-era former Canadian Pacific observation car #24 passed the crowds at Corwhin, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Excursion - Corwhin Run-by
Some of the railroad enthusiasts who left the train to take pictures during the photo run-by were noted on 25-April-2009

Scenery - Fields
The fields were turning green to the east of the tracks near Arkell, Ontario as seen from the train on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Eramosa River
The excursion train came up to the Eramosa River south of Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Eramosa River
The excursion train crossed the Eramosa River as it returned to Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Eramosa River
A final look at the Eramosa River was obtained as the "Guelph Junction Express" headed for Guelph on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - York Road
The train crossed York Road, also Ontario highway 7, in Guelph, Ontario on its return trip on 25-April-2009.

Scenery - Speed River
The train crossed the Speed River near Heritage Park in Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Arched Bridge
The arched pedestrian bridge over the Speed River was noted near downtown Guelph, Ontario on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Excursion Train
The "Guelph Junction Express" sat in Guelph after completing its run over the Guelph Junction Railway on 25-April-2009.

Guelph - Excursion Train
Former Canadian Pacific observation car #24 sat in Guelph, Ontario after completing its run on 25-April-2009.
Winter in Toronto, 2008

Toronto - Humber River
The Humber River flowed through ice flows as viewed from Dundas Street in Toronto on 5-January-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
Fresh snowfall was observed around the Humber River in Toronto near Old Mill on 6-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
The sun came out over the wintry scene at the Humber River near Old Mill in Toronto on 7-February-2008.

Toronto - Humberview Road
The results of a winter storm were observed on Humberview Road in Toronto on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Colbeck Street
Colbeck Street in Toronto presented a wintery scene after a snowstorm on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Rivercrest Road
Not yet plowed fully of the night's snowfall, Rivercrest Road in Toronto presented a winter scene on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Maclennan Ave
Maclennan Avenue in Toronto's Rosedale neighborhood was observed after the storm on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Carstowe Road
Carstowe Road in Toronto appeared little different from a plowed country road except for streetlights on 2-February-2008

Toronto - Old Bridle Path
The Old Bridle Path in Toronto's Rosedale neighborhood looked out of another era on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Olympic Locomotive
One of Canadian Pacific's new 2010 Olympic locomotives passed through Rosedale in Toronto on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Jane Dundas Library
The newly-reopened Jane Dundas Library in Toronto was seen after its first snowfall on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber Forest
Rain took the snow off the trees, but the snow base remained near the Humber River in Toronto on 30-March-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
Falls on the Humber River near Dundas Street in Toronto were observed on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
A curve in the Humber River near Dundas Street in Toronto was observed not long after snowfall on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Lambton Park
A hillside in Toronto's Lambton Park was observed not long after a snowstorm on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Camp Humriva
A clearing known as Camp Humriva in the summer was simply a field of snow along the Humber River on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
The hillside above the Humber River north of Dundas Street in Toronto was covered with snow on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
An ice bar stood in the middle of the Humber River north of Dundas Street in Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
A Canadian Pacific locomotive crossed the Humber River in Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber Train
Canadian Pacific train #241 was led by two Soo Line locomotives at the Humber River in Toronto on 30-March-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
The Humber River still flowed through a winter scene north of Dundas Street in Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
Divine intervention? A face could be said to appear in the ice of the Humber River in Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
Snow formed a near-perfect dome on a rock in the Humber River of Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Humber River
A mallard duck couple considered the ice in the Humber River in Toronto on 3-February-2008.

Toronto - Alex Ling Fountain
The Alex Ling Fountain remained decorated for the holidays after the snowstorm on 2-February-2008.

Toronto - Alex Ling Fountain
The Alex Ling Fountain was surrounded by newly fallen snow on the evening of 7-February-2008.

Toronto - Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore Drive in Toronto presented a winter scene with the windmill in the background on 24-February-2008.

Toronto - Lake Ontario
The shoreline of Lake Ontario was still covered in snow despite rising temperatures on 24-February-2008.

Toronto - Lake Ontario
The seawall along Lake Ontario at Humber Bay in Toronto was frozen solid on 24-February-2008.

Toronto - Lake Ontario
Ice floated near the shore of Lake Ontario in Toronto on 24-February-2008.

Toronto - Boardwalk
The boardwalk along Lake Ontario was almost completely covered in snow on 24-February-2008.

Toronto - TTC Bus #7679
Toronto Transit Commission Orion VII bus #7679 showed unique paint at Jane and Lawrence on 29-February-2008.

Toronto - TTC Bus #1206
New Toronto Transit Commission Orion VII Hybrid bus #1206 turned onto Eglinton Ave at Leslie on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Leaside High School
The ballfields outside Leaside High School in Toronto, Ontario were still covered in snow on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Howard Talbot Park
This north-facing hillside in Toronto's Howard Talbot Park made for a perfect sledding location on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Howard Talbot Park
Sledders took advantage of this small hillside in Toronto's Howard Talbot Park on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Howard Talbot Park
A sledder has almost completed her journey down the slopes at Toronto's Howard Talbot Park on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Howard Talbot Park
After sledding, there's the long trudge back up the hill to do it again at Toronto's Howard Talbot Park on 1-March-2008.

Toronto - Harry R. Gairey Rink
The CN Tower looked on as a hockey match continued at the Harry R. Gairey Ice Rink in Toronto on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - Alexandra Park
A pile of snow in Toronto's Alexandra Park did not rival the CN Tower in height on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - Skywalk Entrance
The signs at the west entrance to the Union Station Skywalk in Toronto were interesting on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - Railway Memorial
The Chinese Railway Workers Memorial in Toronto was surrounded by snow near the Rogers Centre in Toronto on 2-March-2008

Toronto - Railway Memorial
A closer look at the Chinese Railway Worker's Memorial in Toronto, erected in 1989, was obtained on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - John Street Roundhouse
Toronto Railway Historical Association diesels sat under tarps on the John Street turntable on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - John Street Roundhouse
Cars in the Toronto Railway Historical Association collection sat under tarps outside the roundhouse on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - John Street Roundhouse
Canadian Pacific Baldwin DS4-4-1000 switcher #7069 sat outside the John Street Roundhouse in Toronto on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - Fire Ruins
The ruins of Duke's Cycle and other businesses on Queen Street two weeks after a major fire were noted on 2-March-2008.

Toronto - Storm
Yet more snow fell at the corner of Jane and Harshaw in Toronto, Ontario on 5-March-2008.

Toronto - Winter Midnight
The view outside my apartment window was taken approaching midnight during a storm on 6-February-2008.

Toronto - Storm Aftermath
The day after the storm, the snow was piled up in the driveways of Toronto on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Winter Night
A typical night view out my apartment window after the snowfall ceased on 5-March-2008.

Toronto - Winter Night
Note the manhole in the street not covered by snow on the evening of 5-March-2008.

Toronto - Winter Storm
This view out my apartment window was taken at the height of the another snowstorm on 8-March-2008.

Toronto - Winter Storm
Another view of the snow blowing off a building during the storm in Toronto, Ontario on 8-March-2008.

Toronto - Jane Street
The snow had been plowed to the side of Jane Street in Toronto, Ontario on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Nelles Ave
Nelles Ave in Toronto appeared to be buried in the snow from the previous day on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Icicles
A number of icicles hung from this house on Royal York Road in Toronto on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Icicles
Probably the largest icicle noted in the aftermath of the storm was at this house on Royal York Road on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Canterbury Crescent
The Canterbury Crescent neighborhood of Toronto was covered with snow on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Frozen Humber River
The snow had piled up on top of the frozen Humber River near Old Mill in Toronto on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - TTC Bus #7327
A TTC Flyer D40-LF bus on the 30 Lambton route crossed Royal York Road in the snow on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Bus Stop
A bus stop on Royal York Road in Toronto was almost buried beneath plowed snow on 9-March-2008.

Toronto - Black Creek
The snow was thick on the hillside above Black Creek near Jane Street in Toronto on 11-March-2008.

Toronto - Black Creek
Snow ran right up to the side of Black Creek as seen from Jane Street in Toronto on 11-March-2008.

Toronto - Eglinton Fields
The soccer fields near Eglinton and Jane in Toronto were buried in snow on 11-March-2008.

Toronto - Jane & Lawrence
The intersection of Jane and Lawrence in the Weston neighborhood of Toronto was fully functional on 10-March-2008.

Toronto - Lawrence Snowpile
The morning sun illuminated a pile of snow on the sidewalk of Lawrence Ave in Toronto near Jane on 10-March-2008.

Toronto - Buried Fire Hydrant
A fire hydrant outside SQI Diagnostics on Meteor Drive in Toronto barely poked out above the snow on 10-March-2008.

Toronto - Mammatus Clouds
A group of mammatus clouds appeared in advance of a freezing rain storm in Toronto on 11-March-2008.

Toronto - Birchview Crescent
The Birchview Crescent neighborhood of Toronto was viewed from the Bloor-Danforth subway on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - Clendenan Ave
Clendenan Ave in Toronto was viewed from the Bloor-Danforth subway on a snowy 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Lawrence Market
The sun shone on the piles of snow on Market Street and on St. Lawrence Market in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Lawrence Market
Snow was noted on the roof on St. Lawrence Market in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Hall rose in the background beyond St. Lawrence Market in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Lawrence Market
Despite near-freezing temperatures, people ate outside at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - St. James Park
The fountain at St. James Parks in Toronto was surrounded by snow on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - St. James Park
The location of the garden in St. James Park looked very different in the winter covered in deep snow on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Berczy Park
The fountain in Berczy Park in Toronto was silent in the midst of winter on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Berczy Park
Interesting artwork adorned a building rising above Berczy Park in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Berczy Park
This sculpture in Berczy Park in Toronto looked especially lonely surrounded by snow on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Lambton House
The 1847-era Lambton House was the last remaining period building along the Humber River, photographed on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Lambton House Sign
This sign explained the history of Lambton House in Toronto on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - Lambton House Sign
This sign explained the history of Sir William Pearch Howland, founder of Lambton Mills in Toronto, on 15-March-2008.

Toronto - TTC #2397
TTC GM Fishbowl #2397 worked as a #52 Lawrence West bus on a gray and snowy 19-March-2008.

Toronto - Trinity-Bellwoods Park
The CN Tower rose above the ballfields at Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Trinity-Bellwoods Park
Snow still covered nearly the entirety of Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto, Ontario on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Trinity-Bellwoods Park
A closer look at a lone icicle located in Toronto's Trinity-Bellwoods Park was captured on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Trinity-Bellwoods Park
The ravine in Toronto's Trinity-Bellwoods Park was observed on a still-snowy 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Trinity-Bellwoods Park
The CN Tower rose in the background beyond the ravine at Toronto's Trinity-Bellwoods Park on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Glen Stewart Park
Snow still surrounded the footbridge at Glen Stewart Park in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Fire Station 22
Fire Station #22 on Main Street in Toronto, built in 1910, was observed on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Main Street Library
The Main Street branch of the Toronto Public Library was observed on a snowy 23-March-2008.
Trip to the Western United States, February 2008

Bellevue - Enatai Drive Sign
This sign marked the outlet of Enatai Drive in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Killarney Glen Sign
The sign for Killarney Glen Park in Bellevue, Washington again faced away from the street on 9-February-2008.

Bellevue - Caucus Sign
The signs were still up for the party caucuses held the previous weekend in Washington state on 14-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
The waters of the Mercer Slough were remarkably low as noted from the pedestrian footbridge on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
The flood gauge provided the clearest indication of the low water in the Mercer Slough in Bellevue on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
This inlet along the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington--normally filled with water--was not on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
This dam normally held back water from the inlet to the Mercer Slough as seen on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bird on Buoy
What may have been a Pelagic Cormorant rested on a buoy in Lake Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Redhead Duck
What appeared to be a female Redhead Duck swam in the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Sleeping Ducks
A Shoveler joined a Mallard couple in taking a nap in the Bellefield area of Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Green-Winged Teal
A Green-Winged Teal swam in the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Hummingbird in Flight
A Rufous Hummingbird took to flight above the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
A large number of Robins were resting near the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellefield Nest
An unknown nest was noted in the Bellefield area of Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Blueberry Fields
Some of the blueberry fields along the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington were noted on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Blueberry Fields
The Blueberry Fields of Bellevue, Washington dated from the 1940's, and were observed on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Blueberry Fields
Another winter view of the still-active Blueberry Fields along the Mercer Slough in Bellevue on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Blueberry Fields
Maintenance of the Blueberry Fields included the cutting of every other row as noted on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellefield
Typical northwest moss covered this tree in the Bellefield wetlands on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
More of the wetlands along the Mercer Slough in Bellevue, Washington were observed on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Holly Tree
A wild Holly Tree was observed in the Bellefield area of the Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Holly Tree
A closer look at the wild Holly Tree in the Bellefield area of Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellefield
A tree--fallen in a recent storm--made an interesting scene in the Bellefield area of Bellevue on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellefield
Surprisingly few mushrooms were noted in the Bellefield area of Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Gleichs
Kathy and Chuck Gleich posed on a path in the Bellefield area of Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Mercer Slough
Downtown Bellevue loomed in the distance above the Mercer Slough in Bellefield on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Olympics View
The morning sun provided a nice view of the Olympic Mountains from Eastgate in Bellevue, Washington on 12-February-2008.

Bellevue - Olympics View
Another view of the Olympic Mountains was attained from the 142nd Ave bridge at Eastgate in Bellevue on 12-February-2008

Bellevue - Olympics View
The sun highlighted the Olympic Mountains as viewed from Eastgate in Bellevue, Washington on 12-February-2008.

Bellevue - Cascades View
Looking east at Eastgate in Bellevue offered this view of the Cascade Mountains above Interstate 90 on 12-February-2008.

Bellevue - Cascades View
Another view of the Cascade Range as viewed from Eastgate in Bellevue, Washington on 12-February-2008.

Scenery - Cascades View
Another view of the Cascades Range was obtained along I-90 near Lakemont Boulevard on 12-February-2008.

Scenery - Lake Sammamish
Lake Sammamish was viewed from I-90 approaching Issaquah, Washington on 12-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellevue Square
My traditional favorite entrance to the Bellevue Square mall in Bellevue, Washington was observed on 9-February-2008.

Bellevue - Bellevue Square
This plaque to Kemper Freeman, Sr. from the thrift store operator was noted at Bellevue Square on 9-February-2008.

Bellevue - Lance and Patrick
Lance Gleich posed with his uncle Patrick McGrady in Bellevue, Washington on 10-February-2008.

Bellevue - Jackson Kvam
Jackson Kvam took a break from playing with controls as his mother Michele watched on 13-February-2008.

Bellevue - Jackson Kvam
Jackson Kvam emulated his grandfather by manipulating audio equipment in Bellevue on 13-February-2008.

Bellevue - Jackson Kvam
Jackson Kvam enjoyed a chair that was just his size in Bellevue, Washington on 13-February-2008.

Bellevue - Cat and Computer
Maggie the cat wondered why there was a computer next to her food dish in Bellevue, Washington on 15-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
The BNSF Renton Turn took four Boeing aircraft over the Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue, Washington on 14-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
The BNSF Renton Turn crossed the 980-foot-long Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue, Washington on 14-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
Four Boeing 737's enroute to Boeing's Renton plant crossed the Wilburton Trestle on 14-February-2008.

Train - Lake Washington
BNSF's Renton Turn ran along Lake Washington in northern Renton, Washington on 13-February-2008.

Train - Airplane Fuselage
A closer look at one of the Boeing 737 fuselages as the train approached the plant on 13-February-2008.

Train - Airplane Fuselage
A more conventional look at a Boeing 737 as it prepared to back into the Renton plant on 13-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
The BNSF Renton Turn returned northbound over the Wilburton Trestle with empty cars on 13-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
The BNSF Renton Turn crossed the Wilburton Trestle on its way back to Everett, Washington on 12-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
Hauling empty fuselage cars, the BNSF Renton Turn crossed the Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue on 12-February-2008.

Train - Wilburton
The BNSF Renton Turn crossed high above SE 8th Street in Bellevue on 12-February-2008.

Train - Kirkland
The BNSF Renton Turn crossed Kirkland Way in Kirkland, Washington above an old NP insignia on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
The Boeing Plant in Renton, Washington was viewed at the end of Lake Washington from Coulon Park on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
The lagoon at Renton's Gene Coulon Park was observed from the dock on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
The Pavilion at Renton's Gene Coulon Park looked out over Lake Washington on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
The Ivar's and Kidd Valley restaurants at Renton's Gene Coulon Park were observed on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
Lake Washington toward Seattle was viewed from Renton's Gene Coulon Park on 13-February-2008.

Renton - Coulon Park
Interface, a 1982 sculpture by William Levine in Coulon Park, was decorated for Valentine's Day on 13-February-2008.

Tempe - House
The Carson-Malloy house in Tempe, Arizona was observed on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Backyard
Bruce Carson contemplated the future of his backyard in Tempe, Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Backyard
The former garden and future site of a pool at the Tempe, Arizona Carson-Malloy house was observed on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Touchdown
Touchdown the Malamute seemed entirely content in the sun of Tempe, Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Whole Family
Bruce Carson, Julie Malloy, their children Brett and Marina, and dog Touchdown were in their home on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Brett with Lemon
Brett Carson carried a large Ponderosa Lemon from a tree in his backyard in Tempe, Arizona on 16-February-2008.

Tempe - Marina and Brett
Marina and Brett Carson shared the coach in Tempe, Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Tempe - Lance
"Uncle" Lance blew out a candle on a cake in the Carson/Malloy home in Tempe, Arizona on 16-February-2008.

Chandler - Old Towne Market
Chandler, Arizona's well-hidden Old Towne Market Square was observed on 16-February-2008.

Chandler - Old Towne Market
The interior garden at Chandler, Arizona's Old Towne Market Square was captured on 16-February-2008.

Tempe - Brett & Marina
Brett Carson tossed a penny into a fountain in Tempe, Arizona as his sister Marina looked on 16-February-2008.

Tempe - Brett & Marina
Brett and Marina Carson observed all of the coins in a restaurant fountain in Tempe, Arizona on 16-February-2008.

Phoenix - Mini-Stack
The "Mini-Stack" at the intersection of I-10 and US 60 was observed in Phoenix, Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Salt River
The Salt River actually had some water flowing in it as viewed on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Light Rail
Light Rail construction was well-advanced on 17-February-2008, including this station at 12th and Washington.

Phoenix - Arizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center stood in front of the Phoenix skyline as viewed from Washington Street on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Downtown Construction
Continued expansion of the Phoenix Convention Center dominated Third Street on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Maricopa Court House
Light rail construction was in front of the old Maricopa County Court Horse in Phoenix, Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - City Hall
At 368 feet tall, the 1994-era Phoenix City Hall was amongst the 10 tallest buildings in Arizona on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - O'Connor Courthouse
The 2000-era Sandra Day O'Connor United States Courthouse was located at 400 W Washington in Phoenix on 17-February-2008

Phoenix - Library Development
The Arizona State Library's Library Development Division occupied this building at 1100 Washington on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Horse Statue
A horse statue honoring fallen officers was noted at the Maricopa County Complex in Phoenix on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Maricopa Court House
The back side of the old Maricopa County Court House in Phoenix, Arizona was observed on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Patriots Square Park
Patriots Square Park in downtown Phoenix, Arizona covered a large parking garage on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - US Airways Center
The 1992-era US Airways Center was home to the Phoenix Suns and other teams as observed on 17-February-2008.

Phoenix - Chase Field
Chase Field, completed in time for the 1998 debut of the Arizona Diamondbacks, was quiet on 17-February-2008.
March Parades in Toronto, 2008

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Optimists Drum and Bugle Corps were the first band in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
A closer look at the Optimists Drum and Bugle Corps in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The float in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008 celebrated the evolution of the human being.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Even the horses were wearing green during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Representatives of County Mayo marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Mayo Association contributed this float to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The York Lions Steel Band participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The McGinley Academy of Irish Dance couldn't miss out on the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Jonathan and Robert Kearns, the Irish People of Year, rode in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Irish Spring provided that there was commercialization of Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Philippine Heritage Band was a mainstay in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade as shown on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Alex the Beaver, mascot of The Ex, wore green for St. Patrick's Day in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
County Tyrone waved its flags during Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Durham Heritage Float passed the closed Sam the Record Man building on Yonge Street in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
It might not be Guinness, but at least the Steam Whistle Brewery's van was green on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Steam Whistle Brewery Truck also participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
County Armagh was another of the 28 counties represented in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Ayr-Paris Marching Band enjoyed its participation in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
County Down flew its colors on Yonge Street in Toronto during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Irish Connection's Titanic float was the largest in the 2008 edition of the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Irish Connection's demonstration of the sinking of the Titanic was observed in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Hill Billy Gals headed down Yonge Street in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Hillbilly Clan 46 demonstrated its unusual contribution to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
An Irishman walked down Yonge Street in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Toronto Fire Services Drum Corps marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Toronto Fire Services Drum Corps made for a lively presence on Yonge Street in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Toronto Fire Department marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Yonge Street on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Even the fire trucks wore green during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
County Kerry added yet more green to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Dancing at the Crossroads float was contributed by County Kerry to the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
What would St. Patrick's Day be without a celebration of the sport of hurling as seen on 16-March-2008?

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Kilkenny Group contributed the Hurling Team to the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Note the shamrocks on the Tian Guo Marching Band's drums in Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Parade as seen on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Newbeaver Shiners and their train appear in many Toronto parades as noted on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Counties of Laois and Offaly combined to charter this bus for the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
Toronto's Emergency Medical Services had a large presence in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
A 1954 Packard Henney was the star of Toronto's historic ambulances in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
A modern vehicle for paramedics participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
A 1985 Dodge ambulance participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
A contemporary Chevy Ambulance also wore green for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
This float raised money for restoration of the O'Connor Irish Heritage House in North York, seen on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The end of the St. Patrick's Day Parade approached on Yonge Street in Toronto on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - St. Patrick's Day
The Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade always travels in a Pope-like fashion, as on 16-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Good Friday Procession started down Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Banda de Fatima set the tone for the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Associazone Vazzanese carried a cross down Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Each section of the procession was preceded by a Biblical quote (as here from Luke 16) on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float commemorated the betrayal of Jesus in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Annas and Caiaphas sent their orders to arrest Jesus as portrayed in the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus was taken to see the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Some of Jesus' followers trailed him enroute to see Pilate during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Children walked down Dundas Street in Toronto following Jesus to see Pilate on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More of the Good Friday Procession followed Jesus down Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus was mocked as he was dragged down Dundas Street during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus fell to the street during the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus was beaten on Dundas Street in Toronto during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus was compelled to walk again down Dundas Street in Toronto during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A float also commemorated Jesus' trip to see Pilate in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
After Jesus' sentence, the walk to the crucifixion began in the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus carried the cross to the crucifixion in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Some of Jesus' followers also enroute to the crucifixion in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Conferentia Maria della Grazie chanted its way down Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More of Jesus' followers headed for the crucifixion down Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float carried the cross on which the crucifixion would take place in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
A band from St. Francis of Assisi Parish helped set the mood during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The crucifixion itself approached on Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float represented the crucifixion itself in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float represented Mary of Nazareth observing the crucifixion in the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus had been removed from the cross by the time of this float in the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float represented the tomb in which Jesus would be interred in Toronto's Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus' followers after the crucifixion walked in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
This float represented Mary of Nazareth after the crucifixion during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Circulo Morgezio participated in the Good Friday Procession on Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus' body was accompanied down Dundas Street in Toronto during the Good Friday Procession on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The body of Jesus approached during the Good Friday Procession on Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus' body passed during the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
Jesus' followers began the process of waiting for the Lord in the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
More chanting brought up the rear of the Good Friday Procession on Dundas Street in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The crowd was already sizeable at the end of the Good Friday Procession in Toronto on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Good Friday Procession
The Good Friday Procession disappeared up Beatrice Street in Toronto's Little Italy on 21-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Easter Parade headed down Queen Street East in the Beaches neighborhood of Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Transit Commission provided three trolleys for the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1951-era President's Commission Car led the historic streetcar fleet down Queen Street East on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
1923-era era "Small Witt" car #2766 was the oldest trolley in the historic fleet in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Still in normal service, 1978-era Canadian Light Rail Vehicle #4011 was also in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Equestrian Police unit participated in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A classic 1957 Chevrolet police car participated in the Beaches Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1970's Plymouth police car participated in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The infamous police car "Blinky" participated in the Easter Parade on a trailer on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Police "Safety Bug" drove down Queen Street in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
City councilperson Sandra Bussin had a vehicle decorated for the day in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Pizza Pizza contributed to the commercialization of the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
There was something incongruous in the bunny ears on the flag bearers of the Toronto Signal Band on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Signal Band marched down Queen Street East during the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The flags marched down Queen Street East in Toronto in front of the Fire Department on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1929-era Rugby pumper truck was the oldest fire vehicle in the Toronto Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1937 Ford Seagrave fire truck participated in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A retired Ford pumper truck drove down Queen Street East in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Royal Canadian Legion Band from Hamilton marched down Queen Street East in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The 1954 Packard Henney ambulance participated in the Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A 1966 Pontiac Ambulance participated in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Toronto's El Dorado Coach, Support Unit #6 for the Emergency Medical Service, was in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
An Easter Clown walked down Queen Street East in Toronto during the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Neighborhood Link brought Bugs Bunny to Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Neighborhood Link also brought Tweedy Bird to Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The winners of Miss Teen from across Ontario walked in the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Valu Mart brought yet more commercialism to the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A child ducks into Queen Street East to pick up a piece of candy during the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Cookie Monster and Elmo were amongst the child-friendly participants in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Canadian Coast Guard Academy brought this rescue craft to Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
A walking duck provided entertainment during Toronto's Beaches Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Lindt Chocolates contributed this "Smart" Goldbunny vehicle to the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Toronto Beaches Lions Club sponsored the Easter Parade down Queen Street East on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club participated in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Note the bunnies now on the drums of the Tian Guo Band as it participated in the Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Amongst the performers in the Easter Parade in Toronto was this unicycler on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Malvern Band marched down Queen Street East during Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Viking Boat Races contributed this float to Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Boy Scouts Band marched down Queen Street East during Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Seagull Classic Reproductions provided this addition to the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Ed's kid was probably the child on top of the Real Scoop mobile in Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Don't ask me what a solar car has to do with the Liberals or Member of Parliament Maria Minna on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Philippine Heritage Band appeared again, this time in the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Gift Card Group contributed this Easter float to Toronto's Easter Parade on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
Baskin and Robbins contributed this large bunny to the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Shiners brought their vehicle to the Easter Parade in Toronto on 23-March-2008.

Toronto - Easter Parade
The Easter Bunny brought up the rear of the Easter Parade in Toronto, Ontario on 23-March-2008.
Trip to New England, May 2008

Scenery - GO Train
A GO Train departed Toronto's Union Station at the same time as my VIA Rail Canada train on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Don River
This life ring marked the Don River in Toronto as seen from a VIA Rail Canada train on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Rouge River
Crossing the Rouge River twenty minutes later finally marked departure from Toronto on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Port Hope
Port Hope, Ontario was observed from a passing Montreal-bound VIA Rail Canada train on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Fields
Typical fields were noted near Brighton, Ontario from the comfort of a VIA Rail Canada train on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Trent River
The Trent River was nearly overflowing its banks near Trenton, Ontario on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Church
A no-longer-active church building was noted from the train in Marysville, Ontario on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Mallorytown
The sun was starting to break through the clouds as the train passed fields near Mallorytown, Ontario on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Fields
The fields started to turn green and the sun came out near Brockville, Ontario on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Brockville
This mural on the Brockville, Ontario station greeted train travelers as they passed through on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Ottawa River
The train crossed the Ottawa River and entered the island of Montreal, Quebec on 8-May-2008.

Scenery - Lachine Canal
The train crossed the Lachine Canal in the Westmount area of Montreal, Quebec on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - View
Mount Royal appeared in the background in this view of Montreal from an approaching train on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Lachine Canal
The swing bridge at the Lachine Canal was welded in the open position as observed from the train on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Skyline
The Montreal skyline towered over an approaching VIA Rail Canada train on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Lachine Basin
The Lachine Basin was devoid of marine visitors along the Lachine Canal in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Farine Five Roses
This 1954-era Farine Five Roses sign was the subject of a historic preservation effort in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Canada Maltage
Another portion of the ADM plant on Montreal's waterfront was simply labeled "Canada Maltage" on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Lachine Swing Bridge
A ground-level view of the no longer operational swing bridge over the Lachine Canal in Montreal was taken on 8-May-2008

Montreal - Lucien L'Allier
A pair of F59PHI diesels prepared to power commuter trains at Lucien L'Allier station in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Commuter Train
Two classic F40PH diesels powered another commuter train over the Lachine Canal in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Corridor Train
A VIA Rail Canada corridor train from Ottawa crossed the Lachine Canal in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Ocean
VIA Rail Canada's "Ocean," bound for Halifax, crossed the Lachine Canal in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Impasse
This sign marked a street with no outlet in the port area of Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - La Baie
The downtown department store of the Hudson's Bay Company (La Baie) was observed in Montreal on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Place des Arts
The Place des Arts loomed over Rue Ste-Catherine in Montreal near sunset on 8-May-2008.

Montreal - Bike Lane
Full two-way bike lanes were on the side of many Montreal streets including Rue Berri noted on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - St. Lawrence River
The St. Lawrence River was over three kilometers wide as viewed from the Champlain Bridge on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - St. Lawrence River
Another view of the St. Lawrence River and the ice control structure paralleling the Champlain Bridge on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - St. Lawrence Seaway
The Champlain Bridge rose to cross the St. Lawrence Seaway as well, viewed on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Fields
The scenery in southern Quebec was mostly full of fields like this one near Sabrevois on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Fields
Many fields in southern Quebec were green like this one near Sabrevois on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Hills
After crossing the border into Vermont, the terrain became more hilly as noted near Swanton on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Vermont Panorama
Even Lake Champlain could be viewed in the distance from I-89 as it climbed a hill near Swanton, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Drive-In
A Drive-In Movie Theater was noted near I-89 in Swanton, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Main Street
A CCTA bus was noted on "Dime Day" traveling down Main Street in Burlington, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Church Street
This plaque explained the history of the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Church Street
A view down the Church Street Marketplace, centerpiece of Burlington Vermont, was taken on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Church Street
On a Friday morning, the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont was a pretty quite place on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Unitarian Church
The First Unitarian Universalist Society owns the 1816 church on Church Street in Burlington seen on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Church Street
A look back to the south at the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vermont was still sleepy on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Cathedral
The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception served the Burlington diocese of the Catholic Church on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Sculpture
This sculpture stood outside the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Burlington, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Lake Champlain
This view of Lake Champlain was taken from Battery Park in Burlington, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Burlington - Lake Champlain
A closer look across Lake Champlain toward the state of New York was obtained from Burlington, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - BioTek
The 40-year-old BioTek company welcomed visitors with this sign in Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - BioTek
The entrance to the grounds of BioTek, Incorporated was captured in Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Jean Andre de Bedout
BioTek manager Jean Andre de Bedout was my tour guide to Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Turning Circle
US highways 2 and 7 traversed Winooski, Vermont through this "turning circle" as observed on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Block
The oldest existing block in Winooski, Vermont dated to 1867 as noted at the head of the turning circle on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Redevelopment
Economic growth in the area was causing whole large block buildings to be constructed in Winooski on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Waterfront
The Winooski Mills tourist attraction was created out of this old mill building on the Winooski River on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Winooski River
The Winooski River, about eight miles from Lake Champlain, was observed at Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Chace Mill
Across the river from Winooski, the Chace Mill had also been converted to residences as observed on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Winooski River
A look downriver from Winooski on the Winooski River showed the dramatic drop in elevation on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Winooski River
The area around Winooski Dam One was once quite a waterfall as attested by these rocks observed on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam
Winooski Dam One, completed in 1993, operates automatically and was seen in a lower-flow condition on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam
The rubber adjustments on Winooski Dam One started to divert flow to the main channel on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam
Winooski Dam One suddenly was putting much more water through the main channel as it was observed on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
Behind the dam, a variety of timber threatened to plug up the intakes, as observed on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
Dam workers started to pole the accumulated wood away from the inlet and toward the spillway on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
With the poling completed, the lumber started to flow toward the spillway at Winooski Dam One on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
A log started its journey over the spillway at Winooski Dam One in Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
The wood started to flow over the spillway at Winooski Dam One in Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
A fair amount of the branches and logs came over the spillway at Winooski Dam One in Winooski, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Winooski - Dam Cleaning
After the completion of the task, the water above the intake of the dam was again much cleaner on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Green Mountains
The Green Mountains were observed from I-89 near Jonesville, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Scenery - Green Mountains
A hilltop in the Green Mountains was observed near Waterbury, Vermont on 9-May-2008.

Concord - State Capitol
The 1819-era state capitol building in Concord, New Hampshire was observed on the evening of 9-May-2008.

Concord - State Capitol
The oldest original state capitol structure in the US was observed in Concord, New Hampshire on 9-May-2008.

Concord - State Capitol
A statue of Daniel Webster was captured outside the New Hampshire state capitol in Concord on 9-May-2008.

Concord - State Capitol
A statue of Civil War General George Hamilton Perkins was behind the state capitol in Concord on 9-May-2008.

Concord - State Library
The New Hampshire State Library building in Concord, New Hampshire was built of granite in 1895, seen 9-May-2008.

Concord - Federal Building
The 1889-era Federal Building in Concord, New Hampshire was a legislative office building on 9-May-2008.

Concord - Primary Sign
This sign commemorated New Hampshire's place in the US electoral system as observed on 9-May-2008.

Concord - Primary Display
This display in Concord, New Hampshire honored the winners of past primary elections in the state on 9-May-2008.

Concord - WMUR Truck
WMUR always became the most important television station in the US during the primary, observed on 9-May-2008.

Bath - City Hall
City Hall in Bath, Maine was best known for containing an 1805 Paul Revere bell, observed on 10-May-2008.

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