THE FIRST BULLET
18” x 24”, Acrylic on Wood Panel, 2006
Steve Bradley Collection
It's the late '50s, steam is making its last stand on the busy Canadian National Railways
Toronto-Montreal mainline, and once common Northerns are becoming rarer by the day.
Following a brief evening shower, First 444, “the first Bullet” is about to crest the hill at
Scarboro, Ontario, with brand new CNR GP9 4403 assisting Northern 6210. A mile to the east
the Geep will cut-off and run back to the station to await its next assignment, while the 6210
continues east with the Bullet.
With plenty of trains and “usually” friendly and tolerant operators and train crews, Scarboro
was the favorite hangout for three young boys who not only shared their passion for
railroading, but will remain close friends decades later.
18” x 24”, Acrylic on Wood Panel, 2006
Steve Bradley Collection
It's the late '50s, steam is making its last stand on the busy Canadian National Railways
Toronto-Montreal mainline, and once common Northerns are becoming rarer by the day.
Following a brief evening shower, First 444, “the first Bullet” is about to crest the hill at
Scarboro, Ontario, with brand new CNR GP9 4403 assisting Northern 6210. A mile to the east
the Geep will cut-off and run back to the station to await its next assignment, while the 6210
continues east with the Bullet.
With plenty of trains and “usually” friendly and tolerant operators and train crews, Scarboro
was the favorite hangout for three young boys who not only shared their passion for
railroading, but will remain close friends decades later.
The First Bullet
Preliminary Pencil Sketch
Preliminary Pencil Sketch
