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Canadian National noodle logo decals you may never seen before. Taken while working today🚛👨‍🔧

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Tanker Tuesday🛢 Tank trains,tank trucks, and tanks. With a Toronto to Barrie, GO Train in the same spot. Work while railfanning day.
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The World’s First 4D Animated Graffiti? 🚂✨

I’ve been working on something special for the layout, and I think I’ve done something that hasn't been seen before in the model railroading community!

Witness this epic 4D graffiti transformation as the art leaps from the railcar right into action! I’ve been experimenting with this effect to bring a new dimension to HO scale modeling.

If you love unique model train dioramas and creative storytelling, you’re in the right place. There are over 400 more model railroad videos waiting for you on the channel—don't miss out!
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#freightcarfriday
(Propane Pump Car)
The Schreiber CP Yard is a historic, vital railway facility in Northern Ontario. Situated along the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) mainline, this 511-mile division point has served as a central hub for train operations, maintenance, and crew changes since 1885.
Picture by me on the return trip of the"Search for 6060"
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Question: On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is your model train habit? Inspiration from the new "Short" youtube.com/shorts/Z9E1McGgI6...

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Good news. With Rob's help, COPYRIGHT was removed. Bad news. Youtube buried this video in the process. Give it a watch and a listen.
Enjoy your holiday days, my Canadian and American 4ever subscribers🇨🇦🇺🇲

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Check out my new long form video. "Wandering Footprint" Musical performance by🍁 Award winning artist ‪@RobFillo‬

https://youtu.be/vGIR8eJdjNY?si=Is8FG...

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 @StormySkyRailProductions  posed the question: What's your favorite fallen flag RR for #freightcarfriday
C&O gondola at the ‪@elgincountyrailwaymuseum‬
Click the photo to expand↔️ Photo by me🙂

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A Piece of Engineering History

I recently came across this vintage surveyor’s transit, and it’s a fascinating piece of equipment.

As someone who spends a lot of time researching local history and the development of railways like the CASO, it’s incredible to think that precision instruments just like this one were essential for mapping out the routes and engineering the infrastructure that shaped our area.

What’s even better is the history I found inside the case. It’s a genuine Keuffel & Esser (K&E) instrument. Even cooler, I found a service tag inside the lid showing that it was professionally repaired and maintained by Keuffel & Esser of Canada, Ltd. in Montreal.

The "9030" marked on the outside of the box likely served as an inventory or asset tag back when this was a hard-working tool in the field. It wasn’t just a display piece; it was a vital part of someone's daily work gear.

Always love uncovering these little connections to the past!

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🚂 Look what the kids dug up! 🚂
The kids were doing a clean-up job and brought me this absolute beauty of a find: an authentic, vintage CNR (Canadian National Railways) four-way railroad switch lamp!

You can see the original mounting bracket on the bottom left that used to slide right onto the switch stand spindle, and it still has that perfect, authentic patina.

What makes this one really unique is the lens configuration. Instead of the usual two greens and two reds, this one has three green lenses and one red lens. On the railroad, this specific setup was typically used for derails or safety switches protecting a main line. It would show green from three sides when the track was clear, but turn that single red lens toward an oncoming train when the derail was applied.

It is a fantastic piece of full-scale Canadian rail history to add to the room!

What do you guys think? Should I leave it exactly as-is with all that original history on it, or give it a gentle clean-up? Let me know in the comments if you have any old switch lamps in your collection! 👇

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