RIDE ALONG ON SOUTH SIMCOE 70 TONNER

JUNE 29, 2025

We visited the South Simcoe Railway at Tottenham, Ontario

There is aerial footage and the occasional ground take at level crossings and stations.
Much of the footage consists of views from the front of the nose of the SSR’s GE 70 tonner number 703.
I hope that you enjoy this day out ride as much as we did.

If you have not seen this operation first-hand, I feel it is well worth the trip.
You will find the South Simcoe Railway web site here:
https://www.southsimcoerailway.ca/cgi...

Everyone there was exceedingly helpful and friendly. Management and operating crew members were especially kind in permitting me to film for this channel.
I thank them all sincerely for this cooperation. It was very much appreciated.

Timeline:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Preparations for Departure
00:59 Departure
06:35 Fifth Line crossing
10:35 Tottenham Rd crossing
11:25 Sixth Line
15:20 CPKC Overpass
16:20 CPKC Overpass – Drone View
16:43 Seventh Line – Ground View
17:09 Seventh Line crossing
18:35 Beeton Creek
18:55 Beeton Creek – Drone View
20:22 Beeton Creek Bridge
22:50 NOWHERE
24:45 Eight Line crossing
27:25 End of Steel
28:46 AFTER SHOTS
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Slides

Link to previous video of Rogers loco when operational:    • A Visit to South Simcoe Railway  

Robert J Hughes
I wish to thank Rob for his kind permission regarding the use of his map.
Rob has conducted extensive research into the early railways of Ontario (and elsewhere) , and his published material includes the location of the stations, railway routes, early railway development, amalgamations etc, their demise and much more. For railfans who are interested in rail industry history it makes excellent reading. Please check him out.
You may find some of Rob’s material here:
https://ontariorailwaystations.wordpr...

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