Old Time Trains

John Street Engines

Servicing steam engines

2201 2222

2465

2901

3100

Note: To view John Street engines hauling passenger trains see feature Articles:
CPR Bruce, London and Trenton Divisions.

3607 3666

5750

6269 . 6271

Yard and transfer engines.

1271 has just cut off from its train after arriving from Owen Sound.

Already coaled up, on the table and about to enter the house.

2857 just arrived from Hamilton with the "Buffalo", waits for a carman to uncouple it.

Coaled up, on the table and about to enter the house.

Steam still handled some passenger trains in 1957-58. Above photos: Bob Shaw (CPR Ret'd).

Diesels

7020 and 7027 both in early paint scheme. Note the two hand lamps hanging on the back of the cab;
one red and one white/clear. These were required to be kept lit for immediate flagging use. Don Mc.Queen

7011

7021

7023
Windsor Yard

7027 7032

Road power was assigned to St.Luc however, servicing and light repairs were carried out at John Street.

These 89mph FP7 units worked The Canadian and during layover a short trip to Hamilton and return.

4094 one of five (4094-4098) FPA2 1600 hp 75 mph passenger units. MLW #79170 10/53
G.H.Landau/Ron Visockis Collection

TH&B 401 and 403 easily fit the 120 foot turntable. There were three of these GP9 passenger units that operated in pairs on Buffalo (New York City) trains based upon a mileage sharing agreement. Geared for 75 mph they operated long hood forward and were equipped with steam generators (note air reservoirs on roof account water tanks below the frame). They were also equipped with ATC (Automatic Train Control) for operation over the New York Central between Welland and Buffalo. These units were maintained by the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo and only serviced at John Street between runs. 1958. Derek Boles Collection.

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