Saturday September 26 & Sunday September 27, 1964 6167 Excursions

All good things must come to an end and on Saturday September 26 and Sunday September 27, 1964, CNR 6167 pulled the last excursions of her five-year long career as an excursion engine. Although 6167 was originally scheduled to be retubed on October 1, 1962, CN applied for two 1-year extensions on 6167's tube time (the maximum permitted by law at the time), extending the retube date to October 1, 1964. Thus with only a few days left before she was due to be outlawed, 6167 pulled the last excursions of her career under the sponsorship of the Upper Canada Railway Society. These trips are notable in that both were doubleheaded with sister engine 6218, and were also 6167's last trips and 6218's first.

The Saturday trip ran from Toronto to Huntsville and Return. Upon arriving in Huntsville and allowing excursionists to detrain, the train then continued North to Scotia Junction where the train was turned on the wye. Dave Spiegelman tells me that the Northbound trip was led by 6218, and when the train was turned at Scotia Junction, 6167 was put on the front for the southbound trip. A newspaper article by Bruce West recounting the trip mentions that there were roughly 900 passengers in the 18 car train.

The Sunday trip marked the very last time 6167 would ever be under steam. This trip ran from Toronto to Brantford and Return, making a stop in Hamilton to allow the excursionists to attend a special dinner in 6167's honour. An article by J. Norman Lowe published in Canadian Transportation mentions that the trip carried some 500 passengers. Dan Glenney recalls seeing the train at Brantford that day, but for some reason did not have his camera.

Thanks to Don McQueen for providing me with a copy of thee brochure for these trips and his own notes; Grant Kingsland and the Guelph Civic Museum for providing me with a copy of the program and tickets for these trips; and Rober Krone, Ken Kraemer, Jim Brown, and Brian Switzer for sharing their photos with me.

Autumn is again upon us and with it come the spectacular Fall colours. Our annual September outings will not only take advantage of pleasant Fall weather, but will also mark the final and farewell runs of C.N.'s steamer 6167. To mark the end to this famous steam locomotive's excursion career, both trips will be doubleheaded using the newly rebuilt engine no. 6218, as well as 6167! This will be your only opportunity to ride a doubleheaded steam excursion and the last chance to see 6167 in action. Plenty of run-pasts are planned; why not join us on both days?

6167 and 6218 will power a Fall Foliage Special to Huntsville and Scotia. A two and a half hour stopover in Huntsville will allow you to picnic and enjoy the autumn countryside. The train consist will include an open baggage car with 110 volt outlets for tape recorders, an open windowed coach, air conditioned coaches, and convenient cafe car. Highlight of the train will be the unique Canadian National mountain observation car and the Society's own car, "Nova Scotia".

Both locomotives will follow a scenic routing through southwestern Ontario to commemorate 6167's farewell run. The C.N. mountain observation car, open baggage car and the car "Nova Scotia" will add variety to the train consist. Plenty of well chosen photo stops and run-pasts will provide lots of exercise for your cameras, so bring enough film to record all the action with the doubleheader. This trip will be one no rail-fan will want to miss!

An unusual highlight to the day's activities will be a special banquet held at the Sheraton Connaught Hotel in Hamilton marking the retirement of old 6167 and the announcement of new developments on the Canadian National. Guest speaker at the banquet will be Pierre Delegrave, Vice President C.N. Passenger Sales and Services. Be one of those present at this historic event; order your tickets right away!

The Locomotives This weekend will see the final trips for an old friend of most of us, C.N.'s 6167. over the years since our Niagara Falls excursion in July 1960, 6167 has hauled 50 special trains some 12,000 miles and thrilled nearly 40,000 excursionists. Over 1100 persons rode behind 6167 to Niagara Falls in 1962. Last year, she piloted our special for 700 steam-hauled miles to Ottawa and North Bay. This spring she delighted 600 underprivileged children on a jaunt to Blackwater. And the only mishap of consequence during all this time was an altercation with an auto (doing $50 damage to 6167)! With the expiry of her boiler certification on September 30th, further use of 6167 without major boiler work becomes illegal. As a result of this, the famous "Northern Type's" future is uncertain. Although the threat of scrapping is always present, it is expected that the locomotive will be stored and eventually preserved for the gaze of future generations. Happily though, this weekend also sees the first excursion duties of 6218, a second "Northern Type", which will carry on 6167's fine tradition. while similar to 6167, the serious student will find many points of difference; this weekend will be an ideal time for comparisons. The Trains The Special Trains this weekend will be comprised of an assortment of interesting equipment: THE BAGGAGE CAR located behind the locomotive is equipped with 110 volt power for tape recorders. If you visit this car for clse-up locomotive impressions, please remain fairly quiet, for the benefit of those recording. THE CAFE CAR, on Saturday's train only, will be open all day, serving light snacks at reasonable prices. (News service and lengthy lunch stops will satisfy the inner man on Sunday) THE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATION CAR, located at the rear of the train, was used until 1953 on C.N.'s lines through the Rocky mountains. For the open-air approach, this car is unsurpassed. THE DOME-LOUNGE CAR is with us this weekend by special arrangement with the Southern Pacific Railroad and Random Tours. PLEASE do not monopolize space in this car, since everyone will want to visit it sometime during the day. "NOVA SCOTIA" is the Private Car of the Upper Canada Railway Society, and graces the end of our trains this weekend. You are invited to visit this car, but are requested not to take up "permanent residence". This car was originally built for the Dominion Atlantic Railway, and was in Business Car service of Canadian Pacific when purchased by the society in November, 1963. THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM throughout the train will keep you up-to-date on items of interest, changes in itinerary, runpasts and so on. The U C R S The Upper Canada Railway Society was first organized, rather informally, in 1932. Since 1941 it has held regular meetings and published a monthly "Newsletter" of railway happenings; in 1952, the Society was formally incorporated. Membership is open to anyone with a genuine interest in railways. Information on activities and membership may be had at the Publications desk. Location will be advised on the p.a. system. Back issues of the U.C.R.S Bulletins will also be available at the Publications desk. These illustrated and informative data sheets and historical accounts of Canadian Steam and electric railways and their equipment provide valuable reference material at an unusually low price. Safety For your own protection, follow these Safety Rules as if your life depended on it -- it does! -Please observe requests made by members of the Safety Committee (identified by red arm bands), and report any accidents promptly to them. -Cross tracks when absolutely necessary, and then well away from standing equipment. Do not step on the rail. -The lower portions of the car doors must never be opened while train is moving. -Be careful when boarding or leaving trains the train, particularly at runpasts, and be sure to wait until it has fully stopped. -Stay off the locomotives at all times. Besides frustrating the serious photographer, this practice hampers the crew in carrying out their duties. Stopovers Saturday's Special will be participating in Muskoka's famous "Cavalcade of Colour", and Huntsville will be all decked out in colours natural and otherwise to greet us. If you are contemplating a substantial meal during your stay in Huntsville, we heartily suggest you try the turkey dinners we have arranged. Tickets for these delicious full course meals are available on the train, and as there is only a limited number, you are urged to buy yours early. Prices are as follows: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church; $1.65 Peter's Restaurant; $1.95 Listen to the p.a. system for further information on additional meal locations. The annual "Cavalcade of Colour" parade will be held on Main St., starting at about 2:30 p.m.. You may also wish to stroll to memorial Park, overlooking Fairy Lake. We hope you enjoy the stop at Huntsville, and ask only that you be at the train ready for departure at 3:30 On Sunday, our schedule includes a stop at Brantford for lunch. Several restaurants are located within easy walking distance of the station.



Runpasts At the preselected ''runpast' locations the train will stop, and vestibule doors will be opened by the the safety committee. Those wishing to photograph the train should detrain, after which the train will back a considerable distance down the track, run forward past the photographers and stop some distance beyond. Following all this, it will return to the original stopping point for reboarding. Please choose your vantage point with a regard for the next fellow -- he may not want you in his picture! If you remain on the train, please refrain from leaning out of the vestibule doors. The baggage car doors will be closed at runpasts.

Saturday September 26, 1964

Schedule Notes

Following our departure from Toronto, our run up the Bala Subdivision to Washago will be rather hasty; if our special is late at Washago, conflicts with other trains could conceivably delay us the better part of an hour.

At Gravenhurst, we pause for an hour or so to replenish coal and water supplies. If you are investigating Gull Lake Park, across the highway from the station, we suggest you use the traffic lights nearby.

On arrival at Huntsville, passengers wishing to take advantage of the program of activities described elsewhere in this brochure will detrain. During your stay in Huntsville, the train will be taken north to Scotia, where it will be turned for the trip south. Of course, you are welcome to remain on board, if you wish. Train returns to Huntsville at 3:00 p.m.

Huntsville and District Townspeople will likely take this opportunity to inspect the locomotive while their water tanks are being topped up. there may even be a presentation to the engine crews!

Between Huntsville and Gravenhurst, the cameras will be busy on the two runpasts scheduled in this stretch. At Gravenhurst, the coal and water boys will do their bit once again, and if you missed this operation on the way up, here's a second chance.

South from Washago, we take the Newmarket Subdivision, slightly more lengthy and hillier than its counterpart on the other side of Lake Simcoe. Somewhere in the vicinity of Orillia, our special will meet the "Super Continental", no doubt causing more than one pair of raised eyebrows.

The lights of Toronto approach, and at 9:30, our day's journey is finally ended.

Sunday September 27, 1964

Schedule Notes The "engine of the day" today is certainly 6167, and thus she occupies the lead position for today's entire trip. Our noon lunch stop will be at Brantford, and if you feel the 65 minute pause after the train is turned will not be sufficient for your meal, you may alight during our brief pause en route to Paris, at 12:45 p.m. At Pairs station, a brief stop will be made; if you wish to photograph the train on the bridge east of the station, you should detrain here. The train will then proceed to Paris Jct., turn on the wye, and return to Paris, passing completely across the bridge. Following this, it will back to Paris station to pick you up. The locomotives will be watered if required at Brantford, while passengers avail themselves of the town's eateries. Passengers wishing to return home on the C.P.-T.H.& B.-N.Y.C. train should plan to leave our special in Hamilton, and make their connection at the T.H.& B. station on Hunter Street. During the dinner at the Sheraton-Connaught Hotel, the locomotives will be serviced west of C.N.'s Hamilton station. On our return to Toronto Union Station at about 8:00 p.m., the career of 6167 will be ended, and perhaps more then one misty eye will be evident in the dark trainshed. The Dinner Many of today's passengers will be taking advantage of our special dinner commemorating 6167's last run. Unfortunately, advance reservations were required for the dinner, and tickets are not for sale on the train. Busses will be provided at the C.N. Hamilton station for transfer to the Sheraton-Connaught Hotel for this dinner. If you are attending the dinner, we assk that you move promptly to the buses on arrival at Hamilton. Following dinner, the buses will return to the station for the trip to Toronto. Highlight of the dinner will be an address by Canadian National vice President Passenger Sales and Services, Mr. Pierre Delagrave, who, in all probability, will be accompanying us for part of the trip.

Itinerary		Runpasts RUNPAST No. 1: Mile 8, Dundas Subdivision, just west of Dundas. Detrain RIGHT side only, please. After the train backs up, you may cross to the south side of the track, keeping careful watch for eastbound trains. RUNPAST No. 2: Mile 17.5, Dundas Subdivision. Detrain RIGHT side here, although you may wish to cross the tracks as at the first location. RUNPAST No. 3: Mile 14, Hagersville Subdivision, just North of Caledonia. Detrain LEFT side this time. The road crossing to the rear provides a good viewpoint.
10:30 AM	Toronto (Depart)
10:40	Sunnyside
11:00	Oakville
11:15	Burlington
12:45 PM	Brantford
12:55	Paris Jct. (Arrive)
1:30	Paris Jct. (Depart)
1:40	Brantford (Arrive)
2:45	Brantford (Depart)
3:15	Caledonia
4:30	Hamilton (Arrive)
7:00	Hamilton (Depart)
7:30	Oakville
7:50	Sunnyside
8:00	Toronto

Running Extra

September 26, 1964
-Train was double-headed with 6218, leading northward, and 6167 leading southward.
-Train wyed at Scotia Jct and locomotive position changed.
-Consist: 18 cars: BE 9166, 1 NAC PB 4964, 4 PB, Mountain Observation 15097, 2 PB, Caf� 424, 2 AC PB, SP full dome car 3601, 3 PB, PV Nova Scotia, 1 PB added to consist ahead of 15097 on 9-23-1964.
-SP full dome car 3601 added to consist (from a charter, but not in use during this weekend):

September 27, 1964
-Official Last Run of 6167 with engine leading double-header with 6218.
-Consist 9 cars: BE 9166, 2 PB, SP full dome car 3601, 3 PB, Mountain Observation 15097, PV Nova Scotia.
-Train wyed at Paris Jct.
-To accommodate a sound recording to be made at Port Credit Station, both engines were working as the train passed Port Credit Station on the going trip.
-While at Hamilton, locomotives cut off train to roundhouse for coal and water.