CNR Shops
Re-revisited.
It was such a nice day on Thursday I hopped on the bike and rode down to Stratford to check out the CNR shops again.
This is the third time I snooped around this place. The first couple of times I was allowed inside and posted lots of pictures of what was once a major CNR operation that employed 1700 people. Now it is just a giant eyesore that is the source of lots of frustration for the residents of Statford.
Since there was no one around on Thursday evening I could only get a peek inside through an open door at the end. It doesn’t appear that much has happened to the site in the last couple years, in spite of grandiose plans.
Below are a couple links to the actual development plans being proposed for the site. Supposedly this is a half billion project. I haven’t decided yet if this is the plans of a visionary, or a crackpot.
Below are links to the first two visits…
2005 Visit to CNR Shops Stratford, Ontario
2006 Visit to CNR Shops Stratford, Ontario
-Tim
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I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!
Posted by: Tim | 06-11-2007 | 10:06 AM
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