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M> Although not directly related, I often travel via VIA in Ontario, and a week
M> ago, because of major bridgework being done by the CNR here in Canada, the
M> commuter trains had to venture afield (literally) using freight lines
M> you don't often see them. Railfans were out in force, documenting
M> the strange train movements.


oh, i was probably photographing you. What was the date? ill check to see if I
shot you.

The work was actually on the oakville sub - metrolinx now owns it andis doing 
a crud ton of work often on weekends. Usually 2-4 times a year they do these 
reroutes due to the work planned.

it's all in preparation for either more service, electrification, or for the 
LRT build in mississauga (hurontario LRT required closure for underpass/tunnel
construction) as well as any major track repairs that require closure.

when VIA reroutes the Freight only Halton sub it's always a good day. 
Countryide , trains, single track with 'sidings' and lots of freights make it 
worth a few hours.

I was doing this just two weeks ago.... amtrak still hasn't sent a heritage 
unit during the re-routes though, that would be a real treat

--- Renegade vY2Ka2
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