SSR units in SK

[Outback]

Shot these today near Sedley SK

Stewart Southern Railway

Excerpt from Progressive Railroading...

"Privately owned by a group of local and international investors, the railroad operates 82 miles of track between Richardson and Stoughton that Stewart Southern Railway purchased from Canadian Pacific this summer.

The short line “is essential” to the operation of Fill-More Seeds Inc., which has three facilities along the railroad’s track, said Blair Stewart, general manager of Stewart Southern Railway and part owner/GM of Fill-More Seeds, in a prepared statement.

“Our main objective is to ensure the long-term viability of this new short line and to promote rail service to customers and communities along the track,” he said."

 

[PEIR]

Are those B23-7's or their larger 30/36 cousins?

 

[Outback]

I'm not exactly sure what they are but I will be down that highway again come spring on a regular basis so may have a chance at some better shots in the future.

There was also a CPR GOAT sitting at Fillmore that day. First time I've ever seen one, but by the time I realised it was not your usual beast it was too late to get the camera in operation while moving 115 KMH.

 

[PEIR]

Nice to see that they got corporate colors and lettering instead of rag tag lease power.

 

[Rico]

Nice catch! They look like 6 axle units.
Having a hard time getting a shortline started here, might have to do a road trip out to Sedley.
115K huh? In a Freight Shaker?

 

[Outback]

LOL @ Frieght Shaker. I drive a real truck!

I run an 06 Pete with twin turbos. Its all white, chrome, and clear w/ green lights in the air filters. We call it the 'Ghost'.

This is it the morning after a snowstorm...

 

[Rico]

Ah, I was going by the flat top air cleaner and the shape of the hood.
Good looking truck, well from what I see sticking out of the snow!

 

[Outback]

Thanks... I'll try to post a better pic later, have to find one and upload it.

 

[Jeff323]

I found on posting on flicker that says these are former LMR B23-7's http://www.flickr.com/photos/46103701@N00/4942827408/

Very nice Pete you have outback!

 

[PEIR]

I figured that was what they were. Thanks Jeff!

 

[FR8TRNZ1]

Nice pics of the SSR.
I wonder if there is anything on the internet on this newer railroad, I will have to look and find out.

 

[Outback]

Here's some I shot today at Filmore SK. This time I stopped the truck and got out to shoot with my cell phone. Apologies for the un positioned snap shot style, it was -28 with a wind chill making it close to -40 and I had a schedule to keep.

My truck... again lol...

 

[Rico]

That fourth shot looks like the beginning of another runaway train movie!
First units I've seen without numbers on the sides.
That seed plant would be a great industry to model too.
Nice shots!