"They were..." Past tense? Does this mean the company has been absorbed into another? Such as CP? Or are they still operating? Boxcab E50
Looking for images of these two engines that I can post on the DHVM STLH 7306 (LV 319; D&H 7319 / 225 / 7306) STLH 7308 (LV 314; D&H 7314 / 7308)
OK. That answers my question. Apparently it was a "paper" entity, more than anything else. Boxcab E50
SL&H #8212 (GP9u) on local train T15 2005/07/29 at Cobourg. Dropped off two cars at the CN/CP interchange, and then ran light back to Agincourt yard.
D&H did become part of Guilford sometime in the 80's, but then Guilford was forced to divest itself of the D&H almost immediately. I don't remember why at the moment, but I'm sure other members can fill in those blanks.
D&H did become part of Guilford sometime in the 80's, but then Guilford was forced to divest itself of the D&H almost immediately. I don't remember why at the moment, but I'm sure other members can fill in those blanks. </font>[/QUOTE]They were not really forced to sell but decided to dump the D&H after they lost a lawsuit that would not them force the D&H employees to work under Springfield Terminal rules. CP basically bought the right-of-away from Guildford.
I will see if I can dig up some detail when I have more time, just don't have it tonight... 1989 A historic free trade agreement with the United States takes effect. 1990 CPR acquires full ownership of the U.S. Midwest-based Soo Line Railroad. 1991 CPR purchases the U.S. Northeast-based Delaware and Hudson Railway. 1994 Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
SL&H #8223 (GP9u) on CP (Kawartha Lakes Railway) local train #T06 at Havelock with 21 cars for the the Nephton mine. 2005-08-11