denfromoakvillemilton
Senior Member
They should just do a crossover from the CP Bolton sub across Caledon. It would not cost that much and it would open up a new rail line.
They should just do a crossover from the CP Bolton sub across Caledon. It would not cost that much and it would open up a new rail line.
Yeah. I mean I don't see how it would be feasible to divert trains from the Milton line to orangeville either.You mean the CP MacTier Sub? Across Caledon?
That means restoring the Toronto, Grey and Bruce line that was abandoned in the 1930s. That would cost $ billions. Not going to happen.
Again, if (and it is a big if) there was to be rail service to Orangeville....why would we divert trains to any line....why not just divert riders (via a transfer) at either/both of the points where it meets the KW line and Milton lines.Yeah. I mean I don't see how it would be feasible to divert trains from the Milton line to orangeville either.
Well, like I said in my earlier post, it would be better to build tracks across Caledon then any transfers. The GTA is allergic to transfers haha.Again, if (and it is a big if) there was to be rail service to Orangeville....why would we divert trains to any line....why not just divert riders (via a transfer) at either/both of the points where it meets the KW line and Milton lines.
You mean the CP MacTier Sub? Across Caledon?
That means restoring the Toronto, Grey and Bruce line that was abandoned in the 1930s. That would cost $ billions. Not going to happen.
Yeah. I mean I don't see how it would be feasible to divert trains from the Milton line to orangeville either.
Unfortunately you have to be a Facebook member to watch that. I quit them almost ten years ago. I'm a free man. I'll check Youtube to see if the vid is there. No luck, but really good four part vids on a cab ride along the line:Short video from the OBRY yard.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1367643463321514&substory_index=0&id=100000539404144
Unfortunately you have to be a Facebook member to watch that. I quit them almost ten years ago. I'm a free man. I'll check Youtube to see if the vid is there. No luck, but really good four part vids on a cab ride along the line:
No prob, I ended up watching a number of vids on Youtube to get an idea of the track condition, which appears pretty good.Apologies. I thought I saw the icon indicating the video was public and assumed an account wouldn't be needed to view.
No prob, I ended up watching a number of vids on Youtube to get an idea of the track condition, which appears pretty good.
I agree, the OBRY is far too indirect as well, but it is *perfect* for *testing* a Hydrail LRV, due to the absolutely minimal traffic, and the ability to isolate the line while testing to meet TC regulations. The test vehicle would get traffic, some would choose to ride it rather than a bus, enough to supply the needed test load, and ostensibly the Alstom factory in Mississauga would be proximous to the CP yard at the southern end of the line. It wouldn't supplant buses by any means in a test phase, but offer an alternative to test concept. I'd ride it every opportunity to get me up to the Elora to Cataract and Caledon Trailway. And other points north.Personally I feel like an average speed of 40mph minimum is needed for passenger rail before it makes more sense to run buses. Unless there is significant traffic along that corridor.
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He was headed south towards the camera, and it appears from the clump of trees shown in the news pic, the train was headed north-west:
Anyone have any ideas how one could possibly not see what was approaching?