Friends Of Freeman Station (official)
1285 Fairview Street Burlington, ON, Canada

Flashback Friday - VIA EMD F40PH #6409 leads a westbound train at Burlington West on May 5, 1992. Photo used with permission from Keith MacCauley; thank you sir! #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #via #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon ViaRailCanada

#FlashbackFriday! GO #700 passing Burlington West in September 1986. 700 is coupled to control car 200. Photo courtesy of Michael Taylor, with thanks! #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #via #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #gotransitphoto #burlon Metrolinx

As the sun sets for about the 300th time during this pandemic lockdown: stay safe, stay warm, stay home and... stay healthy. #BurlON #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #grandtrunk #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon @tourismburlington @marianne.meedward Photo cred: @harritage1

FlashbackFriday! Eastbound CN SW1200RS #1328 pauses at Burlington West, circa March 1982. Thank you to Mike Lindsay for generously allowing us to share photos from his collection! #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #cnr #pocketrail #pocket_rail #trainyard #sergeantstripes #railyard #rrpicsweek #sw1200rs #emdlocomotive #burlon #burlingtonontario #CN

Canada's national anthem was first translated into English in 1906...the same year Freeman Station was built! O Canada & Freeman Station also share something else: Glowing hearts! #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #grandtrunk #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon @tourismburlington @marianne.meedward Photo cred: @harritage1

Former Burlington West CN/VIA station agent Stan Roskovich's unofficial baggage helpers at the Burlington station. Undated photo. Thank you to Mike Lindsay for sharing this shot from his personal collection! #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #via #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon VIA Rail Canada

Getting into the holiday season a bit earlier this year to brighten (quite literally) the spirits of passersby! #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #grandtrunk #christmaslights #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon @tourismburlington @marianne.meedward Photo cred: @harritage1

Flashback Friday! Sperry Rail Services # 126 was ex C&NW doodlebug built in 1937 (their 9900), seen here some 30 years ago checking for flaws on the mainline tracks past Burlington Junction & Freeman Station! #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #pocketrail #pocket_rail #railyard #emdlocomotive #burlon #gotransitphoto #featuredrail #railpics_insta #trb_express #canadianrailfeature #Sperry #CN @fofs_burlington

We remember. On se souviens. (Source: Trains Magazine)

Freeman in the Fall. September 25th, late afternoon. #fofs #freemanstation #burlon #burlont #grandtrunk #canadiannational #passenger #station #fall #autumnleaves #trainstation @heritageburlington @tourismburlington @cityburlington

Welcome to August in Burlington! Have a great weekend, everyone #fofs #freemanstation #burlon #burlont #grandtrunk #canadiannational #passenger #station @heritageburlington @tourismburlington @cityburlington Photo credit: @harritage1

CN train 556 with heading East from Aldershot with EMD SW1200RS #1214 on point, circa September 1979. Notice the train has two vans (aka cabooses) to avoid having to run around the train to keep the caboose on the end while doing local work. Note the GO Transit ticket booth on the platform (in 1979 Burlington GO hadn’t been built yet!) Thank you to Mike Lindsay for once again generously allowing us to share photos from his incredible collection! #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #cnr #pocketrail #pocket_rail #trainyard #sergeantstripes #railyard #rrpicsweek #emdlocomotive #burlon #burlingtonontario #gotransitphoto #CN

Welcome to August in Burlington! Have a great weekend, everyone #fofs #freemanstation #burlon #burlont #grandtrunk #canadiannational #passenger #station @heritageburlington @tourismburlington @cityburlington Photo credit: @harritage1

Our station looking good on a sunny summer day . Thank you James @acrylic_personality for sharing this pic with us! @fofs_burlington

#FlashbackFriday! CN train 556 with GP9 #4737 on point heading for Aldershot from Oakville with a few loads from Ford. Thank you to Mike Lindsay for generously allowing us to share photos from his collection! #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #cnr #pocketrail #pocket_rail #trainyard #sergeantstripes #railyard #rrpicsweek #gp9 #emdlocomotive #burlon #burlingtonontario #CN @cnrailway @fofs_burlington

#flashbackfriday VIA was in the habit of leasing CN power in the 80’s. 9316 and 9317 were often seen on Western Ontario trains. It is surprising to see GP40-2(w) 9431 in Tempo service, Westbound at Burlington West. THANK YOU Mike Lindsay for sharing these photos from your collection! #fofs #viarail #tempo #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #cnr #pocketrail #pocket_rail #trainyard #sergeantstripes #railyard #rrpicsweek Canadian National Railway Company VIA Rail Canada Burlington, Ontario

Freeman Station DispatchAt Freeman Station, we are coping like many organizations, by remaining closed, while preparing to reopen when it is deemed safe to do so for our volunteers and visitors. During this period Friends of Freeman Station has undertaken an organization restructuring to provide more efficient operation, a succession plan, well defined jobs, and committees, and better coverage of all the tasks involved in running the station. For the FULL newsletter from our President, Ron Danielsen, please go to our website (link in bio) and read the July 2020 Freeman Station Dispatch.

#ThrowbackThursday A couple road switcher jobs on their lunch breaks behind the Burlington (West) station and a larger freight whose crew had run out hours & had managed to squeeze their power in there too. Photo from late 70s/early 80s. Thank you to Mike Lindsay for graciously allowing us to share his photos. #trains #choochoo #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #train_chasers #trains_worldwide #loco #trainspotting #canadiannational #cnr #pocketrail #pocket_rail #trainyard #sergeantstripes #railyard #rrpicsweek #CN @cnrailway @fofs_burlington @ Friends Of Freeman Station (official)

Local artist @bruceoutridgeproductions drew this incredible image of our station! Thank you for sharing, Bruce! Go check out his other work

Thank you Ed Oliver for sharing this photo from August 1974! #FOFS #flashbackfriday #canadiannationalrailway #CN #burlington #burlon #passengertrain #railfanning #railfan #railfans #railwaysofcanada #trains #trainspotting #canadarail #railroad #trainsofinstagram #locomotives #locos #sw1200rs #passengerrail #pocketrail #railmarkable #trainstation #CNE #Canadiannationalexhibition

Took a little trip to see our neighbours to the West today, at Westfield Heritage Village. This #torontohamiltonandbuffalorailway MLW loco #103 is on display, still looking good after 110 years! Check them out if you get the chance - buildings are closed but trails and picnic areas are open! Hamilton Conservation Authority

#throwbackthursday to 20 years ago at the closed Burlington West (aka Freeman) Station. VIA F40ph-2D #6427 heads up a Westbound train of Budd coaches, having just passed the current Burlington GO Stn, visible in the background.Shared with gratitude and permission from the collection of Mr. Ron Tomyn. #fofs #freemanstation #burlingtonwest #burlingtonjunction #passengertrain #via #torontotrains #trainstations #choochoo #modeltrains #trainsofinstagram #railfanning #railroad #train #railtrack #trains #train_nerds #railmarkable #railfan #railwaysofcanada #trains_worldwide #locomotive #modelrailroading #pocketrail #burlon @viarailcanada

We are not open on Canada Day this year, but we put some decorations up anyway! #canada #canadaday #fofs #burlington #freemanstation #railmarkable #burlon #covid19 #trainstation #passenger #trains #trainmuseum #history @heritageburlington @cityburlington #stayhome #staysafe