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Westbound NS117 was sporting 11 locomotives as it went through Valleyview.
#2731 SD70M-2
#6606 SD60
#5256 GP38-2 x-SOU High Hood
#9835 D9-40CW
#8393 D8-40CW x- CR
#8411 D8-40CW x-CR
#9822 D9-40CW
#9488 D9-40CW
#7003 GP50 x-SOU High Hood
#3418 SD40-2 x-CR
#9130 C40-8 UP
11-18-2012
Teenagers in the area have give this spot the nickname "God's Country". The view is magnificent and on a clear dark night you can see four different towns from this vantage point. Fargo lights up one area and it is 40 miles away. The farmer has even left a large 50 gallon drum along side the road to reduce the littering. It is a favorite parking place for young adults since you can see for miles.
This is Norfolk Southern #2566 it's an ex-Conrail #2566 that is trying to come out of it's black coat. If you look at the top of the hood above the white stripes you will see blue. Also in this lineup is NS #8382 an ex-Conrail #6168. Slug 913 was pulling up the rear.
Notes: Architect J. Fred Green, right, with a scale model of his design for the Valleyview Home for the Aged, St. Thomas, January 1968
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 1
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: The agreement between the City of St. Thomas and Alma College, for the institution and eventual operation of the Valleyview Satellite Home, on the Alma College grounds, was signed in July 1975. Mrs. H. V. Waffle (seated left), chairman of the Board of Management of Alma College signed the agreement with St. Thomas Mayor Wayne Neal, while (from left) F. S. Sanders, Q.C., past chairman of the Alma Board; Miss M. E. Bone, principal of Alma College; Alderman Helen Le Frank, past chairman of the Valleyview committee of management; and Ivan Patterson, administrator of the Valleyview Home for the Aged, looked on. The agreement took effect Aug. 1, 1975 and senior citizens were expected to move in sometime after that date.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: July 21, 2010
Original Publication Date: July 11, 1975
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 102
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: : The 1974 executive for the 901 members of the senior citizens Drop-In Centre were installed in a special ceremony at Valleyview Home in January of that year. Pictured in the front are, Mrs. Mary Galbraith, director, left, Miss Pat Evans, secretary, Mrs. Doris Lindsay, director, and James Galbraith, president and treasurer, while standing in the centre row are, Peter Laing, honourary president, Charles Cook, 1st vice-president, and Harold Willis, director. Standing behind are Brian Wrigglesworth, and Ivan Patterson, ex-officio directors. Absent for the occasion were Mrs. Ivy North and Charles Bainard, also directors.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: February 8, 2013
Original Publication Date: January 18, 1974
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 48
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: As a pleasant interlude for a summer afternoon, Mrs. Wayne Clark, who is the hairdresser at Valleyview, entertained a number of the women residents at an informal tea held in the garden of her home in August 1971. From left to right are: Mrs. Esther Hogan, Miss Diane Koz, assistant crafts director; Mrs. Maud Gordon, Mrs. Marion Schleihauf, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Don Wright, crafts director; Peter Leack, assistant administrator
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: August 13, 2010
Original Publication Date: August 10, 1971
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 30
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: Residents of Valleyview had a special treat in June 1973 at a monthly birthday party when they were entertained by a man of Swiss descent playing an Alp Horn. Peter Mosimann, who recently moved to St. Thomas, is shown here with his unusual instrument in the auditorium at Valleyview. The birthday party and the entertainment were sponsored by the Catholic Women's League.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: July 2, 2013
Original Publication Date: June 27, 1973
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 45
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: : A detailed model of the new Home for the Aged for St. Thomas (later named Valleyview Home) was shown to members of St. Thomas City Council in January 1968 by St. Thomas architect J. Fred Green, right, and his associate Bruce Martin.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: January 21, 2011
Original Publication Date: January 16, 1968
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 1
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: The sod turning ceremony for the $1,500,000 St. Thomas' Home for the Aged was held in November 1968. The 144-bed home was being built on the site of the former St. Thomas Collegiate Institute which was demolished to make room for the new building. From left, Gard Gammage, London representative of McDougall Construction Ltd.; Ivan Patterson, Administrator of the new Home; Fred Green, St. Thomas architect; Charles Rowe of 103 Scott Street, a representative of St. Thomas senior citizens; Mayor Vincent A. Barrie; R.K. McNeil, MPP, Elgin; Ald. Peter Laing, Chairman of City Council's Home for the Aged committee; and Lawrence Crawford, Director of the Office on Aging and Homes for the Aged, Department of Social and Family Services.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: November 24, 2010
Original Publication Date: November 29, 1968
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 4
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: : Three residents of Valleyview Home got in the mood for Hallowe'en in October 1973, as they helped to hollow out and make faces on 10 large pumpkins. The pumpkins were used to decorate the auditorium at the home for a special Hallowe'en costume party and dance to be held that night. The dance was open to Valleyview residents, their families and all senior citizens in the community. Shown here, hard at work, are Clarence Gloin, at left, Mrs. Emily Tull, centre and Mrs. Ruby Cunningham.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: October 23, 2010
Original Publication Date: October 26, 1973
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 46
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: Ivan Patterson, administrator of Valleyview Home for the Aged, kept in close contact with the residents by taking an interest in what they do. Here, Mr. Patterson discusses some Masonic ornaments with resident Herbert Sheppard in April 1971.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Bygone Days Publication Date: April 22, 2013
Original Publication Date: April 24, 1971
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 27
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: Six entries by residents of St. Thomas' Valleyview took first-place ribbons in the Home Arts competitions in March 1972 at that year's Western Fair in London. The winners, from left, are Bert Sheppard; Miss Francena Boughner (two firsts); Mrs. Lucy Brady; Mrs. Elizabeth Young; and C. A. Davison. Eleven of 14 entries from Valleyview claimed prizes at the fair. The works of Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Young adorn the wall in the background.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: March 11, 2011
Original Publication Date: March 23, 1972
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 34
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Valley View Motel is located along Lake Ave. in Celina. While it's not a major road out of town anymore, I believe the road is an old alignment of highway TN53. Despite not being on a major highway, it's still in business, so I guess they're doing something right. Normally, I only upload the older signs with the neon tubes still intact, but I thought this place looked nice.
Title: In September 1975, Miss M. E. Bone, principal of Alma College, welcomed Mrs. Ellen Wilkins, 83, left, and Mrs. Agnes Russell, 80, both of St. Thomas, as the first residents to move into the satellite residence of Valleyview Home. Up to 42 people could be accommodated in what was the newest residence on the campus. Peter Laing, left, Ivan Patterson, administrator, and Bob Holt, assistant administrator were also on hand for the occasion.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: September 23, 2014
Original Publication Date: September 5, 1975
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 103
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: The residents of Valleyview Home for the Aged were kept busy in the craft room making posters for the Elgin and District Cancer Campaign in April 1972. The bright yellow and red posters, to be displayed throughout the city, were promoting the Live Telethon and Dance Marathon. From left to right are: Charles Shore, Mrs. Dan Stavert, representatives of the cancer unit; Mrs. Bernice Davis, Bert Sheppard, and Mrs. Lucille Brady.
Creator(s): St. Thomas Times-Journal
Bygone Days Publication Date: April 12, 2011
Original Publication Date: April 13, 1972
Reference No.: C8 Sh3 B1 F20 35
Credit: Elgin County Archives, St. Thomas Times-Journal fonds
Title: Alma College Valleyview Satellite Home (Sifton House) residents are seen enjoying their tea outside, ca. 1982. Left to right: Helen Harcourt, Lulu Mallott, Sadia Johnston, Adelaide Herr, Hailur Bergsteinsson, Margaret Burwell, Agnes Baird, Emily Nichols, Edith McLellan.
Creator(s): likely Catherine Neff
Bygone Days Publication Date: July 22, 2015
Original Publication Date: N/A
Reference No.: C3 Sh1 B7 F2 25
Credit: Elgin County Archives, Catherine Neff Collection
I got caught snoozing on this one. I was going to get dog food...always seems to be that way...I crossed the tracks and noticed the green light. The arms and bells went off and here she comes. Dashing to the side of the road, jumped out and fired off a few shots when I saw the Ferromex. Too darn close...chase it! According to my dash I only had enough gas for an 18 mile chase, stopping for gas would have ruined it. Luckily it stopped 4 miles down the line and I was able to get it all from the road. Below is the Ferromex.
Here also is the consist of this 10 engine run...
NS 6339...SD40E
NS 6343...SD40E
Ferromex 4696...ES44AC
NS 6093...SD40-2
NS 9333...DC9-40CW
NS 5290...GP38-2 x Penn Central and x Conrail Operation Lifesaver
NS 7112...GP60
NS 2429...MP15DC
NS 2219...SW1500 x Conrail 9553
NS 2213...SW1500 x Conrail 9531
I will post the consist later this weekend...
The BC government’s commitment to redevelop the Riverview Lands is proceeding with an agreement for the construction of a new building to accommodate the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre for Youth and a Provincial Assessment Centre for people with developmental disabilities.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017MTICS0005-000333
CSX H908
HLCX 8153 x-BN SD40-2
CEFX 3144 x-ATSF SD40M-2 built 1966
Scottslawn Subdivision
I found that this locomotives cab was smashed and rebuilt. That would explain the discoloration on the nose.
Can you see it? That little building near the base of the hill is where the Valley View Hot Springs are located. (We forgot to take a picture while we were actually there, hence the far away shot.) Our photographer recommended this place, which was halfway between Buena Vista and Durango. When we arrived, we were told that clothing was optional. So yeah, we basically visited a nudist camp. :) It was pretty sweet though, the hot spring pools all had fabulous views of the mountains.
Valleyview Building, was officially opened on May 22nd, 1960, six wards, with 328 beds for specialized geriatric care. In 2007, this building was being rapidly downsized, and closed. See the Home for the Aged blog, for more information.