LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: We invite you to send your questions and comments: Email us at: editor@canadianrailwayobservations.com Hi Will,
Officially the former CP rails are still in service between Rigaud and Hudson
but are not used in regular service. Last year I was lucky enough to ride on a
hi-rail truck between Hudson and Rigaud. AMT retains the right to
reactivate the line. It is easier to reactivate an officially active line than
an out of service line like the CSX line between Beauharnois and Adirondack
Junction or a rail banked line that has been "temporarily” converted into a rail
to trail as VIA's M&O given that trail enthusiasts and adjacent NIMBYs will
probably object to reactivation of the RR. I took a look at VIA's M&O line
between Rigaud River Bridge and the Ontario border. ATV enthusiasts use the RoW.
The rails have been lifted west of Rigaud River. The City of Rigaud has plans to
convert into a rail to trail.
Also, the latest HSR study ruled out the use of the M&O because of the
presence of the trail and probably because they were considering very high Montreal, QC FOR SALE:
I am not an expert on American railroadiana and I do not collect it. These horns
are nice but I've since acquired examples of Canadian locomotive horns, and this
set no longer 'fits' in my collection. I've researched recent sales over the
last 6 months and they are anywhere from $450-850 (E-bay, locomotive horn group
listings, ect, ect). I would like $500 for mine. I would prefer that they go to
another collector who will appreciate them for what they are, instead of being
used on somebody's pick up truck or in an arena. thomcholowski@yahoo.ca
Hi All,
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