Recent content by smallspy

I have not heard that. That's not to say it's not true - but if it is word of it has not gotten down to the lower layers of management or even the operating crews yet. But it does raise several questions to me. As it sits right now, the surface section of the line is already faster at certain...

I don't know specifics, but to consider.... - Trains are still running on the line. - Crews are still working inside at selected stations - No official opening date for revenue service has been announced That tells me a couple of things, especially when considering previous line openings we've...

One thing to consider though is that there are certain. fixed overhead costs regardless of the size of the facility. When the TTC opened the Comstock Garage, they stated that those fixed overhead costs were a bit over $3mil / year - in 2001. Thus they cited an equivalent cost savings by using...

That's not a realistic answer, either. Dan

More importantly, it needs to be set up first. This will be the job of a Siemens crew, and the contract may dictate where this will happen. (Yes, they could change the location in the event of "unforeseen circumstances", but I'm not sure that we're there yet.) Only once it has been set up and...

You would be correct. While in most cases the contracts are not prescriptive as to limit the access that CN maintains to their former trackage, in at least one case it is extremely restrictive to them. But no matter what, they are still allowed access. Yes and no. What Metrolinx has tried to...

The waybill has it destined for the TMC. Any movements beyond that will be the responsibility of ONR, likely in concert with VIA. And at this time, no one at VIA is aware of it headed for MMC. The work at the for the new facility at the TMC is still ongoing. But the improvements at the MMC are...

There is no such thing as a "Class 1 freight train". There are various classes of railroads - CN and CPKC are considered "Class 1" railways by virtue of their size. Shortlines are covered by other classifications, and larger railways (but smaller than CN and CPKC) such as ONR covered by other...

It is going to the TMC, but that's likely a temporary measure until ONR can send equipment down to take it the rest of the way up to North Bay or Cochrane. Dan

Please stop. It's evident that you're out of your depth here. Components have and can be made compatible, or identical with each other. It just depends on the spec. Dan

All railways need inspection, and the more frequently used it is the more frequent the inspections must be. These guys appear to be inspecting and cleaning out a heavily used set of switches. Even the major railways, which do absolutely everything in their power to avoid paying for anything...

Do they, though? My understanding is that VIA is given a pretty free reign to use the resources that it has been given, and figure out the best way to maximize their use. This includes the ability to reallocate them if they deem necessary. Along those same lines what it can't do without...

The trains are configured the exact same as the VIA sets, down to the same seating and interior material choices. Dan

Because ridership was dropping, and so they didn't need to continue to run the equipment like that. They could save money on (not having to) maintaining them, for instance. So........no. MU operation on Queen ended in 1977. Despite that, the couplers weren't actually removed until 1989 or so...

I only recall two options - as it was eventually built, and an underground alignment with no station at Leslie. When did they suggest a south-side surface option? Dan