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7/24/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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CN 2428
Title:  CN 2428
Description:  The GE version of the Draper Taper. I find it really unusual that both GE and EMD would incorporate this into their designs. You would think that one or the other would have some kind of license to the Draper concept (featuring the taper behind the cab to provide better rear-views for the crew). It gets special mention in my "A Field Guide to Trains" by Gerald Foster.
Photo Date:  6/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/18/2013 5:20:36 PM
Location:  Toronto, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2428(C40-8M)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
CN 5544
Title:  CN 5544
Description:  Southbound freighter tears through the Zephyr countryside.
Photo Date:  2/15/2014  Upload Date: 2/24/2014 9:03:13 PM
Location:  Zephyr, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5544(SD60F) CN 2428(C40-8M)
Views:  663   Comments: 0
CN 5544
Title:  CN 5544
Description:  Another pair of Draper Tapers, in both EMD and GE versions. There's no mistaking the face of these fine locomotives as they come into view.
Photo Date:  2/15/2014  Upload Date: 3/7/2014 6:36:31 PM
Location:  Zephyr, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5544(SD60F) CN 2428(C40-8M)
Views:  631   Comments: 1
CN 2580
Title:  CN 2580
Description:  Southboundfreighter approaching Herald Road - with two 'Draper Taper' locomotives trailing the Dash-9.
Photo Date:  10/14/2014  Upload Date: 11/3/2014 9:43:47 AM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2580(C44-9W) CN 2431(C40-8M) CN 5515(SD60F)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
CN 8935
Title:  CN 8935
Description:  With the fall colors all but gone, it's snow I need to brighten up my favorite train watching spot.
Photo Date:  11/2/2014  Upload Date: 12/11/2014 6:12:09 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8935(SD70M-2) CN 2431(C40-8M)
Views:  485   Comments: 2
CN 2432
Title:  CN 2432
Description:  CN 2432 featuring the 'Draper Taper' design. 84 of these units were built between 1990-94. Very classy looking machine.
Photo Date:  3/4/2012  Upload Date: 3/27/2012 8:01:09 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2432(C40-8M)
Views:  657   Comments: 1
CN 2595
Title:  CN 2595
Description:  A Dash-9 and a Dash-8 (in my favorite 'Draper-Taper' body design) on this northbound freighter - makes my day.
Photo Date:  1/26/2013  Upload Date: 2/2/2013 12:39:14 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2595(C44-9W) CN 2432(C40-8M)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
CN 2432
Title:  CN 2432
Description:  Catch of the day is a 'Draper-Taper' Dash-8 on this northbound freighter at McCowan Road crossing.
Photo Date:  1/26/2013  Upload Date: 2/2/2013 12:39:19 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2432(C40-8M)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
CN 2098
Title:  CN 2098
Description:  A couple of Dash-8s, one with the classic Draper Taper, haul an outbound freight northbound at Pine Orchard.
Photo Date:  7/21/2013  Upload Date: 8/21/2013 7:24:42 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2098(C40-8W) CN 2433(C40-8M)
Views:  679   Comments: 2
CN 2318
Title:  CN 2318
Description:  Train 421 arrives at Port Robinson - and it's long enough for me to high-tail it over to the old Biggar Road right-of-way for a few pics before the train pushes back into the yard.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:32:54 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2318(ES44DC) CN 2433(C40-8M) CN 2696(C44-9W)
Views:  526   Comments: 2
CN 2433
Title:  CN 2433
Description:  One of my all-time favorites - GE Dash-8 with Draper Taper.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:32:59 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barr`tt
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2433(C40-8M)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
CN 2318
Title:  CN 2318
Description:  Big blue sky shot of Train 421 as it pushes back into the Port Robinson yard.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:33:08 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2318(ES44DC) CN 2433(C40-8M) CN 2696(C44-9W)
Views:  519   Comments: 1
CN 2318
Title:  CN 2318
Description:  One last pic of Train 421 with all engines blazing as it begins the bid push back into the Port Robinson yard.
Photo Date:  9/16/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:33:14 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2318(ES44DC) CN 2433(C40-8M) CN 2696(C44-9W)
Views:  525   Comments: 1
CN 2865
Title:  CN 2865
Description:  View from Portage Road as Train 421 slows on the approach to the Clifton Wye.
Photo Date:  3/4/2020  Upload Date: 6/5/2020 11:37:11 AM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2865(ES44AC) CN 2433(C40-8M) CN 2618(C44-9W) CN 5741(SD75I)
Views:  507   Comments: 0
CN 2865
Title:  CN 2865
Description:  View from Portage Road as Train 421 slows on the approach to the Clifton Wye.
Photo Date:  3/4/2020  Upload Date: 6/5/2020 11:37:16 AM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2865(ES44AC) CN 2433(C40-8M) CN 2618(C44-9W) CN 5741(SD75I)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
CN 2434
Title:  CN 2434
Description:  Powering through the glade.
Photo Date:  8/16/2008  Upload Date: 9/9/2008 8:27:54 PM
Location:  Zephyr, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2434(C40-8M) CN 2664(C44-9W)
Views:  900   Comments: 0
CN 5767
Title:  CN 5767
Description:  Vivian Road siding. MofW equipment readies for Sunday morning work on the Bala Subdivision.
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 3/30/2011 10:25:16 AM
Location:  Cedar Valley, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5767(SD75I) CN 2434(C40-8M) CN 5643(SD75I)
Views:  1034   Comments: 3
CN 2653
Title:  CN 2653
Description:  A familiar blend of CN power on this mixed freighter enroute to MacMillan Yard.
Photo Date:  8/16/2008  Upload Date: 9/9/2008 8:27:57 PM
Location:  Cedar Valley, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2653(C44-9W) CN 2435(C40-8M) CN 2621(C44-9W) BCOL 4610(C40-8M)
Views:  1417   Comments: 0
CN 2266
Title:  CN 2266
Description:  Even dreary skies, icy cold, and bitter winds won't deter this rail fan from getting out early on a Saturday to see what's coming round the Pine Orchard Cupve.
Photo Date:  1/17/2009  Upload Date: 1/17/2009 3:27:02 PM
Location:  Cedar Valley, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2266(ES44DC) CN 2435(C40-8M) CN 5731(SD75I)
Views:  2066   Comments: 0
CN 2266
Title:  CN 2266
Description:  One last look at this nice Saturday morning mixed freighter as it heads thro{gh the Vivian Road crossing enroute to MacMillan Yard.
Photo Date:  1/17/2009  Upload Date: 1/17/2009 3:27:00 PM
Location:  Cedar Valley, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2266(ES44DC) CN 2435(C40-8M) CN 5731(SD75I)
Views:  1158   Comments: 0
CN 2679
Title:  CN 2679
Description:  Rounding the bend at McCowan Road.
Photo Date:  10/8/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 11:48:33 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2679(C44-9W) CN 2436(C40-8M)
Views:  636   Comments: 1
CN 8806
Title:  CN 8806
Description:  During the short CN strike, all was quiet in Fort Erie - except for these 3 locomotives that sat idling for several days at CN Duff yard. Late afternoon sunshine and plenty of time allowed me to get some nice roster shots.
Photo Date:  11/24/2019  Upload Date: 2/5/2020 7:51:28 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 8806(SD70M-2) CN 2590(C44-9W) CN 2436(C40-8M)
Views:  411   Comments: 2
CN 2436
Title:  CN 2436
Description:  One of my all-time favorites. GE Dash-8 with Draper Taper car body design.
Photo Date:  11/24/2019  Upload Date: 2/5/2020 7:51:32 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 2436(C40-8M)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
CN 2436
Title:  CN 2436
Description:  One of my all-time favorites. GE Dash-8 with Draper Taper car body design.
Photo Date:  11/24/2019  Upload Date: 2/5/2020 7:51:36 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 2436(C40-8M)
Views:  318   Comments: 1
CN 2436
Title:  CN 2436
Description:  Day 2 at Fort Erie, and with no CP action at the US/Canada border crossing, I headed back to CN Duff Yard for some more roster shots of three idling locomotives waiting for the CN strike to end.
Photo Date:  11/25/2019  Upload Date: 2/5/2020 7:51:47 PM
Location:  Fort Erie, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 2436(C40-8M)
Views:  339   Comments: 1
CN 2437
Title:  CN 2437
Description:  Summer Sunset
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 9/8/2010 11:33:48 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2437(C40-8M) IC 1009(SD70)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
CN 2438
Title:  CN 2438
Description:  A 'new' classic diesel - the GE C40-8M. One of my favourites.
Photo Date:  12/7/2018  Upload Date: 12/24/2018 2:14:36 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2438(C40-8M)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
CN 5772
Title:  CN 5772
Description:  After the clouds finally disappeared, the sun lit up CN Port Robinson yard just in time for Train 421 as it rolled in.
Photo Date:  12/7/2018  Upload Date: 12/24/2018 2:14:39 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5772(SD75I) CN 5704(SD75I) CN 2438(C40-8M)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
CN 5772
Title:  CN 5772
Description:  Train 421 pushes back into the yard.
Photo Date:  12/7/2018  Upload Date: 12/24/2018 2:14:41 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5772(SD75I) CN 5704(SD75I) CN 2438(C40-8M)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
CN 8945
Title:  CN 8945
Description:  Immediately behind The Maple Leaf comes this eastbound freighter as it veers off to the right onto the Stamford Sub headed for Port Robinson.
Photo Date:  3/22/2017  Upload Date: 4/21/2017 2:07:16 PM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8945(SD70M-2) CN 2439(C40-8M) CN 2269(ES44DC)
Views:  668   Comments: 0
CN 8945
Title:  CN 8945
Description:  Immediately behind The Maple Leaf comes this eastbound freighter as it veers off to the right onto the Stamford Sub headed for Port Robinson.
Photo Date:  3/22/2017  Upload Date: 4/26/2017 11:29:40 AM
Location:  Niagara Falls, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8945(SD70M-2) CN 2439(C40-8M) CN 2269(ES44DC)
Views:  722   Comments: 1
CN 2587
Title:  CN 2587
Description:  CN Bala Sub at McCowan Road crossing.
Photo Date:  6/16/2011  Upload Date: 3/4/2012 9:00:04 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2587(C44-9W) CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
CN 2587
Title:  CN 2587
Description:  McCowan Road crossing.
Photo Date:  6/16/2011  Upload Date: 7/17/2011 6:52:35 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2587(C44-9W) CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  432   Comments: 0
CN 8928
Title:  CN 8928
Description:  Inbound freighter approaching Herald Road on CN Bala Subdivision.
Photo Date:  10/6/2012  Upload Date: 11/2/2012 12:34:40 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8928(SD70M-2) CN 2189(C40-8W) CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  866   Comments: 1
CN 8928
Title:  CN 8928
Description:  Another view of southbound freighter approaching Herald Road.
Photo Date:  10/6/2012  Upload Date: 11/2/2012 12:34:45 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8928(SD70M-2) CN 2189(C40-8W) CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  866   Comments: 1
CN 2442
Title:  CN 2442
Description:  On my last outing of the year, I caught a trio of northbound freighters. But at this time of year, with the sun angle so low, I was lucky to get this fairly clean shot of my favorite - the Draper Taper Dash-8.
Photo Date:  12/30/2013  Upload Date: 1/11/2014 1:13:41 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
CN 8894
Title:  CN 8894
Description:  Train 112 - approaching Herald Road crossing on the Bala Sub.
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 10/4/2015 12:19:17 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 8894(SD70M-2) CN 2442(C40-8M)
Views:  514   Comments: 3
CN 2597
Title:  CN 2597
Description:  A Dash-9 and a Dash-8 lead a southbound intermodal into the sunshine at Slater's Road.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 9/4/2015 6:32:35 PM
Location:  Van Dorf, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2597(C44-9W) CN 2443(C40-8M)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
CN 2597
Title:  CN 2597
Description:  Fine-looking pair at Slater's Road. Former lumber yard spur no longer used, but CN occasionally uses the yard as a prep area for MofW crews.
Photo Date:  8/11/2015  Upload Date: 9/4/2015 6:32:39 PM
Location:  Van Dorf, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2597(C44-9W) CN 2443(C40-8M)
Views:  294   Comments: 3
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  Just past mid-October, and already the fall colors are disappearing, as Train 314 rounds the bend at Franklin Pond.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/14/2016 6:57:30 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  375   Comments: 1
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  Inbound freighter rolls through the lush fall foliage at Franklin Curve.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 12:32:49 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  The fall colors are disappearing as inbound freighter rounds the big bend at Franklin Pond.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 12:22:06 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  Another look at Train 314 at Herald Road.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 11/14/2016 6:57:35 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  359   Comments: 1
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  I was able to catch up to this inbound freighter for another shot at Warden Avenue crossing.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 12:22:11 PM
Location:  Pine Orchard, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  Ihbound freighter approaching Warden Avenue crossing.
Photo Date:  10/19/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2017 12:32:53 PM
Location:  Pine Orchard, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
CN 2645
Title:  CN 2645
Description:  After a short chase, I caught up to Train 314 once again at Wžsden Avenue crossing.
Photo Date:  11/14/2016  Upload Date: 11/14/2016 6:57:40 PM
Location:  Cedar Valley, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2645(C44-9W) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  381   Comments: 1
CN 2447
Title:  CN 2447
Description:  A tranquil summer morn as CN 2447 and workmate BCOL 4622 roll through rural Ontario.
Photo Date:  8/16/2008  Upload Date: 9/9/2008 8:27:56 PM
Location:  Mount Albert, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2447(C40-8M) BCOL 4622(C40-8M)
Views:  1016   Comments: 0
CN 2679
Title:  CN 2679
Description:  Train 421 arrives at Port Robinson.
Photo Date:  9/29/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:35:32 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2679(C44-9W) CN 2448(C40-8M) IC 2721(C44-9W)
Views:  397   Comments: 1
CN 2679
Title:  CN 2679
Description:  Train 421 arrives at Port Robinson.
Photo Date:  9/29/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:35:38 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2679(C44-9W) CN 2448(C40-8M) IC 2721(C44-9W)
Views:  382   Comments: 1
CN 2679
Title:  CN 2679
Description:  Train 421 arrives at Qort Robinson.
Photo Date:  9/29/2018  Upload Date: 10/2/2018 3:35:43 PM
Location:  Port Robinson, ON
Author:  Neil Barratt
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2679(C44-9W) CN 2448(C40-8M) IC 2721(C44-9W)
Views:  411   Comments: 1


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