Monday, November 4, 2013

South Simcoe Railway

Steam heritage railway, Tottenham

Every weekend between Victoria Day and the weekend after Canadian Thanksgiving, tourists and train enthusiasts can take a ride on Canada's oldest operating steam locomotive -- a 6.4 kilometre (4 mile) scenic ride from Tottenham to Beeton. Engine #136 above helped develop Canada's transcontinental railroad in the 1880s. It runs on coal. Barely seen behind the locomotive in this photo, the 1920-era coaches used for the excursions. (Sadly, when I was there taking photos there was very little space between the trains on the tracks to get a decent photo of the coaches.)

Wooden boxcars on side rails - not part of the excursions

So, instead I took photos of the old boxcars that remain stationary on separate tracks.

Sunny side of wooden caboose

 This year on weekends from December 7th and 22nd you can travel the Santa Claus Express.

  Shady side of caboose once part of the Dominion Atlantic Railway

 Logo on caboose

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40 comments:

  1. DarlaNovember 4, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Great shots. Would to travel the Santa Express.

    Darla

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  2. RedPatNovember 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    There is something fascinating about trains. It is so nice to see these old wooden cars, EG!

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  3. Small City ScenesNovember 4, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Don't you just love old Choo choo-s. I do. In Snoqualmie Wa. there is a train museum and train graveyard and you can ride on a train similar to yours. Been there many time but never rode the train. I don't know why. MB

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  4. Sylvia KNovember 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Oh, I love those old trains!! And I took lots of trips on them when I was a young girl!! What great memories, EG!! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a lovely week!

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  5. TexWisGirlNovember 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    neat old cars and engine!

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  6. Gail DixonNovember 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Ooohhh, I love these old trains! I'd love to ride on that old locomotive.

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  7. MadSnapperNovember 4, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    we have a Santa Express here, the whole month of Dec and i wish they would do an adult only since i would like to ride it but not with a crowd so kids. nice old caboose

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  8. NatureFootstepNovember 4, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    love it. But it reminds me that I missed a similar event where I live. To bad. :(

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  9. HansHBNovember 4, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Great post, I do love railways!

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  10. carol l mckennaNovember 4, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Wonderful photography of 'vintage trains' ~ love them, carol, xxx

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  11. Yogi♪♪♪November 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Sign me up, I love old trains, new trains, all of 'em. Outstanding that they are still running it.

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  12. Photo CacheNovember 4, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    i really like the first image.

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  13. Buttons ThoughtsNovember 4, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    How have I never heard of this I truly have to get out more:) Wonderful shots I love the old wooden boxcars. This would be fun. B

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  14. Lillian November 4, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Wonderful photos ! It has been years since we have been there ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good week !

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  15. CarverNovember 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I love trains. These are great shots.

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  16. JennyNovember 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Nothing like the sound of a steam train. My mother (89)feels no nostalgia for the old trains though, saying they were very dirty and smelly. She's all for modern rail.

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  17. NancyNovember 4, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I love steam locomotives. Your photos captured this one very well; really like the smoke billowing out. There's a steam locomotive that runs out of Durango, Colorado. Really neat to see it operate.

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  18. William KendallNovember 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Good shots!

    My parents have taken that train once or twice. I've never been on it.

    Up here there's a steam train that'll be back in service next year after some track damage washed out this year. Goes up the Gatineau River valley...

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  19. Lisa GordonNovember 4, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    What beauties these are.
    I just LOVE trains!

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  20. AndyNovember 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Steam was around when I was kid. My mother used to take me by train from Toronto to Port Elgin for summer vacation.

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  21. Lisa November 4, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    They sure hold alot of history. Beautiful.

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  22. JackNovember 4, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    It is amazing that these are still out there. Love that locomotive!

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  23. StephanieNovember 4, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    I love trains and enjoyed viewing your images immensely.

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  24. NancyNovember 4, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    That would be so cool to be able to ride on that train...You really got some great shots....

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  25. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    What a lovely bit of history.

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  26. IndraniNovember 5, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Great shots! I can only dream of traveling in it.

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  27. Pat TillettNovember 5, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I think these photos are just fine! In fact, they are great...
    Living history!

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  28. Our photosNovember 5, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    You have make beautiful photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  29. CloudiaNovember 5, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    I would so love to ride!


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    =^..^= <3

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  30. MalyssNovember 5, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Traveling on those trains must be like steping back in time! What a thrill!

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  31. Fun60November 5, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    There is nothing to compare to the sound of a steam train. I would love to travel in one today.

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  32. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    This would be a wonderful ride this time of year!

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  33. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    There's something a little bit magic about steam trains..and I'm not sure why but I love that word..caboose :))

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  34. CynthiaNovember 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    How fun it would be to go for a ride behind that locomotive with the smokestack!

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  35. RoseNovember 5, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    I have enjoyed your photos here...

    When I was a kid, there was a steam train that ran once a summer from Knoxville, TN, up to Cumberland Gap...it was always so exciting to see it pass.

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  36. Taken For GrantedNovember 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Steam trains remind us of an era of romantic travel to new and exciting places. Thanks for your fine photos bring back those days.

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  37. Craver ViiNovember 5, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I really, really like that first image of the oncoming train! It's a beauty!

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  38. Powell River BooksNovember 5, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I love a caboose. Too bad they have been phased out. I've seen some converted into cafes and even homes. That would be cool. - Margy

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  39. Frostbite and SunburnNovember 5, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love that people will restore and take care of these old monuments. Great pictures.

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  40. kayerjNovember 6, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    fun tradition and great pictures.

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