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     On Sunday June 4, 1961 CNR 6167 pulled an excursion, sponsored by the Upper Canada Railway Society, on a circle tour from Toronto, through Guelph, Galt, Paris, Brantford, Caledonia, and Hamilton before returning to Toronto. According to Don McQueen's notes, this trip may have originally been scheduled for May 14, 1961, but later set back to June 4.

     Thanks to Don McQueen for supplying me with the flyer for this excursion and sharing his own notes, and Doug Wingfield and Brian Switzer for providing photos of this trip.

STEAM LOCOMOTIVE EXCURSION to GUELPH, GALT, PARIS, BRANTFORD, CALEDONIA & HAMILTON SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 1961 SPONSORED BY UPPER CANADA RAILWAY SOCIETY TORONTO

The Last Steam Engine!      Yes, Canadian National's 6167 is the last survivor of that romantic breed, the 'Iron Horse'. She has been saved from the torch so that YOU can enjoy touring the scenic railways of Southern Ontario, and once again thrill to the thrust of mighty pistons and the shrill call of the steam whistle. No. 6167 represents the steam locomotive at its greatest development and most imposing appearance, and the CN and UCRS now make it possible for us to photograph and ride behind this thundering monster of the rails once again. 160-mile Circle tour:      Look at the map of our itinerary! 160 miles, all different, in air-conditioned comfort. This is an entirely new and interesting excursion route, with 2 1/2 hour stopover in historic Brantford. Here you may detrain to see the sights of that lovely town and enjoy a meal at one of the many fine restaurants there. Bring your Camera      and plenty of film too! Photo enthusiasts will have excellent opportunities to record this historic event. The UCRS Trip Planning Committee is thoroughly experienced in arranging photo stops and "movie run-pasts" in the most scenic locations, and under the best lighting conditions. Five such photo stops are planned and you are sure to get some exciting pictures. Special      As an added bonus to mark the occasion, you will receive a special souvenir, which you will treasure as a memento of the day. Lunch on the Train -      Once again, the popular UCRS Lunch Service will provide light refreshments, soft drinks, coffee etc. to sustain the inner man throughout the excitement of the day.

Fares
FULL FARE	$7.50
HALF FARE [Children 5-12 yrs.]	3.75
Children under 5 years travel free

TIMETABLE  Lv TORONTO Union St'n 9:20 a.m. Parkdale 9:30 West Toronto 9:40  Ar Oakville 8:03 p.m. Sunnyside 8:36 TORONTO Union St'n 8:47 Times shown are DAYLIGHT SAVING

About the U.C.R.S -      The UCRS is a group of railway enthusiasts: photographers, historians and observers, organized in 1941 for the mutual enjoyment of trains. In 1961 we celebrate 20 years of varied railfan activities, such as this "Circle Tour" behind steam locomotive 6167.

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Running Extra

  June 4: Canadian National U-2-e-class Northern No. 6167 will be used on circle tour of southwestern Ontario under sponsorship of Upper Canada Railway Society. Route from Toronto to Guelph, Lynden, Paris, Brantford, Caledonia, and Toronto includes single and double-track main lines as well as branch lines that have not seen regular passenger service for many years. Six movie run-pasts have been scheduled. Equipment will include open baggage car and lunch-counter car serving light refreshments. Surprise souvenir will be distributed to passengers. Excursion leaves Toronto Union Station 9:20 a.m. [DST], returns 8:45 p.m. Fare, $7.50. Further information and tickets are available from Excursion Committee, Upper Canada Railway Society, Box 122, Terminal A, Toronto 1, Ont., Canada.

Trains Magazine May 1961, Pg 56-57
Trains Magazine June 1961, Pg 62
© 2011, TRAINS Magazine, Kalmbach Publishing Co., reprinted with permission.