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To be fair, that portion of Willowbrook is a storage yard containing single-fleet equipment and both the equipment and the facility are...

Colourful trains, pretty clean buildings with relatively solid HVAC, solid lighting? I mean, if you wanted a stark contrast you need an...

It's not just the grass and the weeds it's about the level of decay. As someone who used to work in both freight yard and commuter yards...

LOL The change in appearance during the month before the CEO's annual inspection train arrives can be dramatic, however. - Paul

It would be interesting to know what DB proposed around speed and acceleration. The traditional ML timings assume fairly low top speed...

For this reason I think that as GO moves towards shorter, more frequent trains, they should be increasing their standards for traction...

Can you name a rail yard that looks different?

That whole entire facility is hideous. Looks like either a post apocalyptic scene or something you'd see in Russia.

From the Railfanning the Ontario Northland Railway FB group, this...

Possibly Chatham, Collingwood, and Cobourg. They’ve been given funds to study the electrification of their fleet. But it’s not yet known...

This is for the Metrolinx TPI noted here. Off the top of my head, I can’t seem to think of a manufacturer that offers a 9m/30’ electric...

In the context of transit and rail discussions, it is usually a symptom of an enthusiast mindset as opposed to spectating about the...

Perhaps a symptom of a 'throw away society' and everything always has to be new and shiny - like the latest cel phone. It is prudent to...