Tag Archives: trains

Probably the Holiday Event of My Lifetime

Posted on December 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Okay, standing out in the freezing cold isn’t the most fun, but Susan wanted to see this train as it passed through Alban, Ontario last night. It was 20 minutes late, but we got to see … Continue reading →

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What’s a Little Smoke Among Friends?

Posted on February 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Ohio Train Derailment (February 3, 2023) This may turn out to be a major environmental disaster that started out as ‘just’ a little train derailment. According to news reports (and Wikipedia), this is the precise moment that the train derailed. … Continue reading →

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My Love of Trains Started Young

Posted on February 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Allandale Railway Station In 1955-6 we lived in New Lowell. The Thorpe grandparents lived in Toronto. That made for a long trip by car in those days. I have a distinct memory of this railway station, then on the outskirts … Continue reading →

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Westbury White Horse

Posted on March 25, 2017 by cdsmiller17

From the Intercity train

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