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@154Colin 10 күн бұрын
I noticed utility poles beside the grade. Then I notice that there were communications... or power lines... on them. Is this an an access road for the local Ojibwae community?
@padwrr 10 күн бұрын
The grade isn't an access per se, but people use it. There is a road to the north that accesses the First Nation reserve, but the utility poles follow the rail grade. maps.app.goo.gl/8CDf53C8eGCCaP5y6
@154Colin 12 күн бұрын
It looks like the exposed rock at TS 11:50 was unblasted and just the lower portions were, where it interfered with the track alignment. If you really want to know definitely you're going to have to use the trusty Droan. Might have made some very nice video too of the lake/ bay.
@padwrr 12 күн бұрын
@@154Colin The original plan was to incorporate drone footage in this segment, but I thought it would make the video too long and hard to blend in with the existing segments I did several years ago.
@154Colin 12 күн бұрын
@@padwrr Would be nice though. And plus you would be further documenting the line when you use the Drone to look at, for example, the rock features on the RR grade.
@padwrr 12 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Might get to it another time. Trying to juggle two different rail lines right now in two different directions from where I live.
@154Colin 12 күн бұрын
That view of the lake/ bay at TS 7:23 is spectacular!
@padwrr 12 күн бұрын
@@154Colin It is a beautiful place, especially in the fall.
@154Colin 12 күн бұрын
Luna: "Come on Dave, Really!? Let's pick up the pace. I have Partridge to chase and stuff to roll in. Geeesh..."
@padwrr 12 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Haha. Easy for her after a nice break riding in the trailer!
@154Colin 12 күн бұрын
@@padwrr She deserves it though. She's obedient and a caring dog.
@padwrr 12 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Most of the time lol. Not so much the other day when I let her off her leash after out walk and she decided she wasn't coming in the house and instead ran around the neighbourhood!
@Ryan-yo4dg 16 күн бұрын
I'm always amazed of the tunnels constructed that long ago
@padwrr 16 күн бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing when I was walking through it yesterday.
@hafetysazard 17 күн бұрын
The double track on the CP ends at Raith. You can see the signals from double track to single track from the highway.
@padwrr 17 күн бұрын
@@hafetysazard Yes, thanks. I figured out after I shot that part of the video.
@154Colin 20 күн бұрын
When you were there, did you stop in the Corner Gas to say hello to Brent, Lacey, Wanda, Hank, Karen, David, Oscar and Edna?
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Unfortunately that would be quite the hike to get to Corner Gas lol
@154Colin 19 күн бұрын
@@padwrr yeah yes Saskatchewan is pretty far away
@padwrr 19 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Only 13 hours away!
@154Colin 19 күн бұрын
@@padwrr that close!?
@padwrr 19 күн бұрын
@@154Colin Haha. Just a short walk lol
@petestephen4922 20 күн бұрын
Great Video. Great drone footage. You and Luna did a good job crossing that bridge. I have a healthy fear of heights too. I don't think I could have crossed it.
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Thanks. I don't think I'll be crossing it again anytime soon. The fall drone footage turned out better than I expected. Sometimes things just work out right.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
drone are great touches!
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Thanks. I really wanted to add the fall colours to the video and they turned out great!
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
mighty dry yup...
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
So dry! Many of the streams and creeks have very little water.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
another great tour!
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Thanks. I was out again the next day, so more on the way. Working on the Kinghorn this weekend, but I have more GTP hikes planned in the coming weeks.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
nice 11:40 good timing!
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Get lucky sometimes!
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
The Shebandowan River is a river in Thunder Bay District in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is in the Great Lakes Basin and is a left ***tributary*** of the Matawin River....it is the Matawin through Sunshine yup.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3S8pISPr9d6nKMsi=fG7XodMEJJlNu6kz
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
8:05 ....SOFT gave WAY AAAAHHHH! 😨🤢
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Just the top part was a little squishy. No worries of falling through but certainly not a great feeling.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
the lower track at3:53 is CN no?
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
Nope. Upper tracks are/were CN, Kashabowie and Graham Subdivisions respectively. Lower tracks are CPKC.
@kam75 20 күн бұрын
not good with heights...I got you beat...getting dizzy watching vid! ...uggg.
@padwrr 20 күн бұрын
@@kam75 Funny thing is that I’m okay recording it, but then I’ll get the same feeling when I watch it back. Almost like I don’t notice in the moment!
@p.b.p.mussen 21 күн бұрын
You have become your own GTP/CNor/CN encyclopedia - thank you for sharing this fascinating information with us.
@padwrr 21 күн бұрын
@@p.b.p.mussen You’re welcome, and thanks for following along. More on the way!
@DougPeabody 21 күн бұрын
I never knew those were called fire barrel platforms. You learn something new every day!
@padwrr 21 күн бұрын
@@DougPeabody I didn’t know that until a few years ago. So much to learn!
@TerrySkillen 21 күн бұрын
That was a really good day and hike! Thanks having me along…. Awesome drone views…. Makes me realize how big the bridge actually is.
@padwrr 21 күн бұрын
@@TerrySkillen Always a pleasure my friend. We’ll do it again soon!
@71FordGator 21 күн бұрын
The shots from the drone are Beautiful, Thank You.
@padwrr 21 күн бұрын
@@71FordGator Thanks, and you’re welcome. I shot some back in May and the others on Saturday. Made for an early morning to be there as the sun was coming up.
@nostuckmarc8682 25 күн бұрын
This video just randomly came up. I did rewatch just so I could remember . Nice refresher. Thank you.
@padwrr 25 күн бұрын
@@nostuckmarc8682 You’re welcome!
@Recklooseranch 28 күн бұрын
Were ya hunting yesterday😂
@denisemurphy3915 Ай бұрын
That path and cutting will help with preventing and fighting forest fires. The cutting is a fire-break, and the path a road on which fire tenders can drive. Still the most beautiful country.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
@@denisemurphy3915 This trail is in the city, so there isn’t a risk of forest fires in this area. But yes, very beautiful.
@Recklooseranch 28 күн бұрын
Yes the knowledge ❤
@Recklooseranch 28 күн бұрын
@padwrr agree...swampy in that area
@RobFarrowATV Ай бұрын
I've watched these videos several times and they are a wealth of information. Hope to get to the area sometime, thanks for all your hard work documenting these old historic rail lines!
@padwrr Ай бұрын
@@RobFarrowATV You’re welcome. Thanks for everything you do as well. I was actually going to suggest this area to you to explore. The easiest access is on Kinghorn Road east of Jellicoe. You should be able to go all the way to Geraldton from there. Lots of stuff to see, including this sawmill which is just south of Kinghorn Station which still has the foundation of its section house. A bunch of bridges as well and some great scenery. You can see some of the places on my website: padwrr.com/canadian-northern-railway/canadian-northern-railway-long-lake-subdivision/
@nicholasboisvert7386 Ай бұрын
Amazing that it's in such good condition being over 100 years old 🤙
@padwrr Ай бұрын
They built them to last!
@71FordGator Ай бұрын
Why are so many of the signs pulled up and tossed to the side? As usual Great video Thank You.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
@@71FordGator Not sure what the deal is. Some areas the signs are still up, in some they are tossed aside and in others they are gone completely. No rhyme or reason, just seems to be random.
@steddyk Ай бұрын
Do you mind if I ask where you parked? I’d like to atv into the river with my fly fishing gear when I go on vacation back home to Thunder Bay.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
I came in from the north near Cameron Falls. Hope this helps. maps.app.goo.gl/NHTVgaDZeQFqzRzv8
@steddyk Ай бұрын
@@padwrr Thank you. I know Jesse lake rd but I have not been past the Hydro bridge where it starts.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
@@steddyk You’re welcome. Happy trails!
@71FordGator Ай бұрын
The Nipigon river bridge is really cool. Thanks for sharing the video.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
@@71FordGator You’re welcome!
@NavigatorAndWheelman Ай бұрын
Lots of great information, thank you.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
You're welcome. Explorations are going to start up again soon as the leaves begin to fall. Maybe they will give you a few ideas for your channel.
@DougPeabody Ай бұрын
Interesting bridge. Have you run across any other draw bridges on your hikes? Perhaps I've missed them.
@padwrr Ай бұрын
This is the only bridge like this in the area. There is another opening bridge further down the river and is a bascule bridge. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackknife_Bascule_Bridge As far as I'm aware, there are no other opening bridges on the rail lines in the area unfortunately.
@DougPeabody Ай бұрын
Looking forward to this series!
@padwrr Ай бұрын
Thanks. I think you've seen some of the videos already: kzbin.info/aero/PLPnpUp8lox9ES5wovxDsTXSBi6i-N1TQz&si=GiIX5cOp6BjHBacv Fall hiking season is starting soon and I have quite of a number of hikes planned, including finishing some I started in the spring and some all new ones as well. Stay tuned!
@waynebeck7801 2 ай бұрын
Can you see this on Google maps?
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
Yes. The latest satellite imagery seems to show it reasonably well. maps.app.goo.gl/fKkHNaWuq4b5d6Ww6
@randyhale4181 2 ай бұрын
I thought there was an Old World War II prison camp up around there somewhere?
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
Yes, there were a few in the area, but I'm pretty sure none were along this rail line. Most were west of Thunder Bay, mostly notably the one at Neys. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neys_Provincial_Park
@jamesmowat4456 2 ай бұрын
I had no idea thanks for pointing that out. Now I have another road trip to make
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
No problem. I had been there before but didn't realize it's significance. Did a railway tour with author Ron Brown and this was the last stop of the day. Quite the building!
@deepstyle1917 2 ай бұрын
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@deepstyle1917 2 ай бұрын
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@robinroberts3335 2 ай бұрын
So cool nice catch 👍🏻😎
@pacman3556 2 ай бұрын
You can tell it is a Canadian Lynx by the way it politely walks away when it gets annoyed by the cameraman and dog instead of violently attacking them like an American Lynx would.
@foamer443 2 ай бұрын
So did you see the below the fold headline on The Star the other day about that trail? In order to connect a portion of it across a RoW (honestly I can't remember which one) it's going to cost 150 million. My city is broke. I can hardly believe this was even being debated. I do cycle but not over that way. Oh and by the way, if you come over to Leaside (almost my neighbourhood), there is a Longo's Supermarket in the former Canadian Northern locomotive backshop. There's a plaque close to the door. The only reminent left of their facilities. It would have been neat if they had left the travelling crane.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
@@foamer443 I have not seen the article, but my brother was telling me about it. I believe it’s crossing Dundas where the connection point is. I’m torn with these situations. That is a lot of money and there are many other pressing needs, but at the same time once the RoW is lost, it is lost forever. It’s too bad everything is so expensive. Not sure if I’ll make it over that way. We have a tour with author Ron Brown on Saturday who will be taking us to a few locations associated with the rail history of the area. Not sure if you’ve read any of his books.
@foamer443 2 ай бұрын
Some place or another pretty sure I have one or two of his books from 30 odd years ago and I think I saw him one time back then too. If I recall he used to have something to do with South Simcoe.
@darrelltrask4158 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this videos of travel on the old Kinghorn and Graham Subdivisions of CN. I agree that the Orient Bay section of the Kinghorn has spectacular scenery, especially in the Fall and Spring. Do you know if one can cycle end-to-end on the Kinghorn and Graham Subdivisions? Specifically are the bridges still in place over the rivers and streams?
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying them. Lots more on the way. I do my explorations in sections, but theoretically you could bike the entire Kinghorn from end to end with one exception. There were a few washouts west of Geraldton that have since been repaired and the bridges are all passable for now. The only issue (barring any future washouts) is the Blende River Viaduct just east of Thunder Bay. It has been fenced off on either end, and while people have cut holes in the fence, I doubt you'd be able to get a bike through the opening. The Graham Sub is mostly okay to cycle. I've only started exploring this line, so I can't tell you all of the issues that may exist. West of Flett there are some nasty puddles that could be problematic for a biker. There is a major washout just north of Quorn Station over the English River that has effectively severed the line. I haven't got that far in my scouting, but I believe there is a detour around the washout that could be travelled by bike. From looking at satellite photos I think there are a few other spots near Watcomb that could might be an impediment. I wish I had more detail for you. I might more more answers by next summer.
@DougPeabody 2 ай бұрын
What's the clearance under that bridge for boats?
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
There's maybe 10-12 feet underneath, depending on the level of the water. You'd certainly be ducking, but it does allow some boats to pass through. You can see it better here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJi1knekbM9rqJI
@DougPeabody 2 ай бұрын
I like seeing you narrating through picture in picture. Must be difficult to stay in frame. Nice video.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
@@DougPeabody Thanks, glad you like it. There are a few issues, but I find staying in frame isn’t really one of them. The current mount for that camera is a Go Pro gooseneck, which I find is too wobbly and it squeaks like crazy. I need to get a more secure mount, but that’s down on the priority list. Backlighting can be an issue at times as well. I find that the editing can be a chore as well with the size of the files and trying to sync the audio.
@iBackshift 2 ай бұрын
Aw, just a wee little thing. Not much food around there. I feed ducks at my summer cabin. I also feed the odd Lynx. People ask me what I feed the lynx, well, Ducks of course. haha
@foamer443 2 ай бұрын
Neat to see. Are they something you come across much? Luna speaks!! First time I recall her vocalizing much.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
This is the first time I've seen one in the wild. They are nocturnal hunters, so I think it is rare to see one out in the open just wandering down the grade as it was. Yes, she does speak, but only when something gets her attention. I guess she wasn't too happy to see the lynx. I had to edit out the part where my friend told her that this was not a kitty she wanted to mess with!
@foamer443 2 ай бұрын
As DP stated about 'back in the day'. On that I recall a story related by Bill Coos, who was a CN/Via conductor who wrote a couple of books. He had a passenger, an Englishman say (to the effect) "All these trees are bloody frustrating and should be cut down. They keep blocking the view!" I think if that fellow had seen this video maybe this might have changed his mind. And I so wished a train would have hove into view, even a stack would have been ok. Would have been the perfect video for Dominion Day, showing the majesty of N.O.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
Things would have probably been different 20 years ago when the trains were still running. It's amazing how fast the vegetation grows in. I did mess up on the video a bit as I forgot what altitude and camera angle I used when I shot the second piece. I have to make a mental note to remember these things so the video looks more uniform and angle is a bit wider.
@foamer443 2 ай бұрын
Oh for sure if any line was still active the RoW would have, at least, a slightly more manicured look with growth cut way back. Really didn't notice any major issues with an edit. Good music choices too.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
Thanks. It wasn't so much an editing issue but rather a cinematography one. I'm a little particular though when it comes to these things.
@vaughansung 2 ай бұрын
lt's a great viw , lt's the best view thank so much for the great video, 좋은 경치 정말 감사합니다.
@DougPeabody 2 ай бұрын
This stretch must have been a great passenger ride back in the day.
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
I often wonder about that a lot when I do these explorations. "What did this look like way back when, especially in the early years when it was first built?" Would be neat to be able to go back in time, just to have a look.
@jafo766 2 ай бұрын
Angry Irish ? why not something nicer like , ALWAY'S HAPPY TO FIGHT !
@padwrr 2 ай бұрын
It's a long story behind the name. The short version is that I started out making video for the high school football team I coach. Our school is the St. Patrick Fighting Saints, so that is how Angry Irish Productions was born.