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Railroaders pose with Lady Elgin engine parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Railroaders pose with Lady Elgin engine parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Railroaders pose with Lady Elgin engine parked in the Allandale rail yard.2017-05-29T18:40:11-04:00
Locomotives, including 1531 are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scrapped.

Locomotives, including 1531 are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scrapped.

Locomotives, including 1531 are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scrapped.2017-05-29T17:29:40-04:00
Looking towards a Barrie-Collingwood engine parked in the Allandale rail yard. The Allandale Train Station can be seen the background.

Looking towards a Barrie-Collingwood engine parked in the Allandale rail yard. The Allandale Train Station can be seen the background.

Looking towards a Barrie-Collingwood engine parked in the Allandale rail yard. The Allandale Train Station can be seen the background.2017-02-28T23:06:49-05:00
Locomotive 3301 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Locomotive 3301 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Locomotive 3301 parked in the Allandale rail yard.2017-02-21T16:47:56-05:00
Locomotive 3301 and others are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scraped in London, Ontario.

Locomotive 3301 and others are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scraped in London, Ontario.

Locomotive 3301 and others are lined up in the Allandale rail yard in preparation to be scraped in London, Ontario.2017-02-21T16:46:24-05:00
Locomotive 3396 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Locomotive 3396 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Locomotive 3396 parked in the Allandale rail yard.2017-02-21T16:45:27-05:00
Looking towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side of the Allandale Train Station.

Looking towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side of the Allandale Train Station.

Looking towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side of the Allandale Train Station.2017-02-20T10:21:42-05:00
Looking South towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side Allandale Train Station.

Looking South towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side Allandale Train Station.

Looking South towards the Allandale rail yard from the East side Allandale Train Station.2017-02-20T10:21:00-05:00
Workers in the Allandale rail yard take a break to pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 562.

Workers in the Allandale rail yard take a break to pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 562.

Workers in the Allandale rail yard take a break to pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 562.2017-02-12T16:08:26-05:00
Workers pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 485 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Workers pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 485 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Workers pose in front of Grand Trunk Railroad locomotive no. 485 parked in the Allandale rail yard.2017-02-12T16:07:32-05:00
Let’s Go Railroading.

Let’s Go Railroading.

Let’s Go Railroading.2016-09-07T21:05:13-04:00
Watching a steam engine in the Allandale rail yard, from the South end of Gowan Street.

Watching a steam engine in the Allandale rail yard, from the South end of Gowan Street.

Watching a steam engine in the Allandale rail yard, from the South end of Gowan Street.2016-09-05T17:59:06-04:00
Boxcars descend down the tracks in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Boxcars descend down the tracks in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Boxcars descend down the tracks in the Allandale Rail Yard.2016-09-05T16:46:29-04:00
Looking down on the last remaining portions of the turntable in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking down on the last remaining portions of the turntable in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking down on the last remaining portions of the turntable in the Allandale rail yard.2021-07-29T18:43:51-04:00
Explosive specialists look over their handiwork in the Allandale rail yards.

Explosive specialists look over their handiwork in the Allandale rail yards.

Explosive specialists look over their handiwork in the Allandale rail yards.2016-09-05T16:06:32-04:00
Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (2).

Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (2).

Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (2).2016-09-05T16:03:23-04:00
Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (1).

Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (1).

Destruction of a smokestack in the Allandale rail yard (1).2016-09-05T16:03:19-04:00
Looking North from tracks parallel to the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking North from tracks parallel to the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking North from tracks parallel to the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.2016-09-05T16:02:28-04:00
Looking at the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking at the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.

Looking at the Mechanics Building, now the Southshore Centre in the Allandale rail yard.2016-09-05T16:02:27-04:00
Looking at a storage building in the Allandale rail yard North of the Mechanics Building closer to Essa Road.

Looking at a storage building in the Allandale rail yard North of the Mechanics Building closer to Essa Road.

Looking at a storage building in the Allandale rail yard North of the Mechanics Building closer to Essa Road.2016-09-05T16:02:26-04:00
A close-up of Engine 136 in the Allandale rail yard.

A close-up of Engine 136 in the Allandale rail yard.

A close-up of Engine 136 in the Allandale rail yard.2016-09-05T15:48:56-04:00
Culvert beside railroad track off Minet’s Point Road.

Culvert beside railroad track off Minet’s Point Road.

Culvert beside railroad track off Minet’s Point Road.2016-07-09T16:08:48-04:00
A railroad worker poses outside of switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.

A railroad worker poses outside of switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.

A railroad worker poses outside of switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.2016-07-08T18:25:10-04:00
Switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.

Switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.

Switch cabin B located North of the Allandale rail yard, near where Gowan Street meets Essa Road.2016-07-08T18:25:10-04:00
Steam engines are lined up in the Allandale rail yard to be scrapped. The coal chute and roundhouse can be seen in the distance.

Steam engines are lined up in the Allandale rail yard to be scrapped. The coal chute and roundhouse can be seen in the distance.

Steam engines are lined up in the Allandale rail yard to be scrapped. The coal chute and roundhouse can be seen in the distance.2016-07-08T18:21:03-04:00
The CNR turntable adjacent to the mechanics building in the Allandale rail yard.

The CNR turntable adjacent to the mechanics building in the Allandale rail yard.

The CNR turntable adjacent to the mechanics building in the Allandale rail yard.2021-07-29T18:46:31-04:00
Looking North at the font of the aging Allandale Railway Station shortly before it fell into disrepair.

Looking North at the font of the aging Allandale Railway Station shortly before it fell into disrepair.

Looking North at the font of the aging Allandale Railway Station shortly before it fell into disrepair.2016-07-08T04:38:58-04:00
First Allandale Train Station. From left, Roger McGill, Station Master; Harry King, Brakeman, (Dog on Stool), Mike Maloney, Telegraph Operator; John Dobson, Roadmaster. Station burned to the ground in a fire on Tuesday April 10, 1894.

First Allandale Train Station. From left, Roger McGill, Station Master; Harry King, Brakeman, (Dog on Stool), Mike Maloney, Telegraph Operator; John Dobson, Roadmaster. Station burned to the ground in a fire on Tuesday April 10, 1894.

First Allandale Train Station. From left, Roger McGill, Station Master; Harry King, Brakeman, (Dog on Stool), Mike Maloney, Telegraph Operator; John Dobson, Roadmaster. Station burned to the ground in a fire on Tuesday April 10, 1894.2016-07-06T18:50:02-04:00
Barrie-Collingwood Railway locomotive and adjacent cars parked on the remaining railroad line parallel with Gowan Street.

Barrie-Collingwood Railway locomotive and adjacent cars parked on the remaining railroad line parallel with Gowan Street.

Barrie-Collingwood Railway locomotive and adjacent cars parked on the remaining railroad line parallel with Gowan Street.2016-06-30T21:43:17-04:00
A view of the Barrie Train Station in the winter.

A view of the Barrie Train Station in the winter.

A view of the Barrie Train Station in the winter.2016-07-02T04:47:30-04:00
A crane and truck remove railway ties from the Allandale rail yard.

A crane and truck remove railway ties from the Allandale rail yard.

A crane and truck remove railway ties from the Allandale rail yard.2016-06-27T02:50:18-04:00
Railway ties begin to be removed from the Allandale rail yard.

Railway ties begin to be removed from the Allandale rail yard.

Railway ties begin to be removed from the Allandale rail yard.2016-06-27T02:50:18-04:00
Looking down a line of boxcars beside the coal hills in the Allandale rail yard. The steam trains on the right are lined up for scrapping. In the distance the coal chute near the Master Mechanics Building can be seen.

Looking down a line of boxcars beside the coal hills in the Allandale rail yard. The steam trains on the right are lined up for scrapping. In the distance the coal chute near the Master Mechanics Building can be seen.

Looking down a line of boxcars beside the coal hills in the Allandale rail yard. The steam trains on the right are lined up for scrapping. In the distance the coal chute near the Master Mechanics Building can be seen.2016-06-25T18:45:29-04:00
The Canadian Pacific Rail Station in Midhurst from the Northeast side of the tracks facing Springwater Park.

The Canadian Pacific Rail Station in Midhurst from the Northeast side of the tracks facing Springwater Park.

The Canadian Pacific Rail Station in Midhurst from the Northeast side of the tracks facing Springwater Park.2016-12-01T12:29:09-05:00
Line of ‘Steam Giants’ waiting to be scrapped at the Allandale Roundhouse Rail Yard. Steam Engine No. 3254 was saved and sold to W.F. Barron in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1960.

Line of ‘Steam Giants’ waiting to be scrapped at the Allandale Roundhouse Rail Yard. Steam Engine No. 3254 was saved and sold to W.F. Barron in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1960.

Line of ‘Steam Giants’ waiting to be scrapped at the Allandale Roundhouse Rail Yard. Steam Engine No. 3254 was saved and sold to W.F. Barron in Ashland, Pennsylvania in 1960.2016-12-10T21:28:32-05:00
Steam Engine No. 87 on the Allandale Branchline.

Steam Engine No. 87 on the Allandale Branchline.

Steam Engine No. 87 on the Allandale Branchline.2016-06-11T15:06:41-04:00
Signalman’s shack at the south end of the Allandale Rail Yard.

Signalman’s shack at the south end of the Allandale Rail Yard.

Signalman’s shack at the south end of the Allandale Rail Yard.2016-06-11T15:07:26-04:00
4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1527 parked outside the Allandale Roundhouse before being sent away to be scrapped.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1527 parked outside the Allandale Roundhouse before being sent away to be scrapped.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1527 parked outside the Allandale Roundhouse before being sent away to be scrapped.2016-12-10T21:26:45-05:00
Steam engine No. 2577 built in 1907, waiting in the Allandale rail yard before being sent away to be scrapped.

Steam engine No. 2577 built in 1907, waiting in the Allandale rail yard before being sent away to be scrapped.

Steam engine No. 2577 built in 1907, waiting in the Allandale rail yard before being sent away to be scrapped.2016-06-26T12:58:45-04:00
Steam engine No. 853 in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Steam engine No. 853 in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Steam engine No. 853 in the Allandale Rail Yard.2016-06-09T23:59:47-04:00
4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1342 built in 1911 parked in the Allandale Train Station.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1342 built in 1911 parked in the Allandale Train Station.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1342 built in 1911 parked in the Allandale Train Station.2016-12-10T21:12:39-05:00
4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1368 built in 1912 passing by the coal chute in the Allandale Rail Yard.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1368 built in 1912 passing by the coal chute in the Allandale Rail Yard.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1368 built in 1912 passing by the coal chute in the Allandale Rail Yard.2016-12-10T21:09:44-05:00
Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0 at the Grand Trunk Railway. Steam engine No. 1003 passing through the Allandale rail yard.

Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0 at the Grand Trunk Railway. Steam engine No. 1003 passing through the Allandale rail yard.

Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0 at the Grand Trunk Railway. Steam engine No. 1003 passing through the Allandale rail yard.2016-06-26T14:20:07-04:00
Canadian National Railway diesel locomotive parked in front of the Allandale Train Station.

Canadian National Railway diesel locomotive parked in front of the Allandale Train Station.

Canadian National Railway diesel locomotive parked in front of the Allandale Train Station.2016-06-09T23:53:46-04:00
Steam engine No. 838 built in 1905 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Steam engine No. 838 built in 1905 parked in the Allandale rail yard.

Steam engine No. 838 built in 1905 parked in the Allandale rail yard.2016-06-26T12:57:57-04:00
4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1397 built in 1913 parked in the Allandale rail yard in front of the smoke stack.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1397 built in 1913 parked in the Allandale rail yard in front of the smoke stack.

4-6-0 ten-wheeler steam engine No. 1397 built in 1913 parked in the Allandale rail yard in front of the smoke stack.2016-06-09T23:51:57-04:00
Canadian National Railway steam locomotive engine No. 7152 parked in the Allandale Roundhouse.

Canadian National Railway steam locomotive engine No. 7152 parked in the Allandale Roundhouse.

Canadian National Railway steam locomotive engine No. 7152 parked in the Allandale Roundhouse.2016-06-26T12:56:12-04:00
Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0. Steam engine No. 1081 built in 1903 parked in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0. Steam engine No. 1081 built in 1903 parked in the Allandale Rail Yard.

Ten-wheeler type 4-6-0. Steam engine No. 1081 built in 1903 parked in the Allandale Rail Yard.2016-06-26T14:22:06-04:00
The first brick Train Station in Allandale designed by architectural firm, Cumberland and Storm.

The first brick Train Station in Allandale designed by architectural firm, Cumberland and Storm.

The first brick Train Station in Allandale designed by architectural firm, Cumberland and Storm.2016-12-10T20:41:10-05:00
Looking East from the tracks at Tiffin Street at a train heading for the Uhthoff Limestone Pit and Quarry, West of Orillia.

Looking East from the tracks at Tiffin Street at a train heading for the Uhthoff Limestone Pit and Quarry, West of Orillia.

Looking East from the tracks at Tiffin Street at a train heading for the Uhthoff Limestone Pit and Quarry, West of Orillia.2016-06-10T02:57:21-04:00

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