Wandering Through Leslieville, and catching the Last 501 CLRV

Times, they are a changing. I got a chance to witness and later on in the afternoon ride on one of the last CLRV streetcars the Toronto Transit Commision had in service, December 29, 2019 was the last day. They have been around for over 40 years and had seen better days. Originally designed in Switzerland the CLRV was the replacement for the classic PCC cars the TTC had in service for decades. Yeah they were hot as hell in the Summer due to the lack of air conditioning, and seeing the salty brine slosh back and forth along the floor in the winter months add to the charm. That said I'm going to miss the CLRVs, the new Bombardier low floor street cars while air conditioned and AODA compliant, don't have the same soul as the old ones.

The Classic Camera Revival and Toronto Film Shooters Facebook Group brain trust were out for a host/admin only walk on the last day of the CLRV. One to dry run a potential walk on a future date (nothing to see here, move along now) and two bounce ideas around for the podcast and the the Facebook Group. We have a really good Classic Camera Revival meet up/walk planned, not spoiling the details, it does start with the perfect formula high quality coffee, and maybe lunch and end with beer, and that's all I'm divulging at this point, it will be a travel light walk, so leave the big toys at home.



Camera: Canon New F-1 AE, FDn 50 f1.4 and 135 F3.8 lenses.
Film: Ilford HP5 400 pushed to 1600, HC110 B.

Waiting In Front of the Blow Out Sale_

501 Headed Towards Humber

Completo

Leslieville Mural by Meat On Queen_

Art 501 Bathurst on Route._

China Lily

Coffee and a Haircut

Nostalgia for Sale One_


CLRV 4124

Couple of CLRVs in the Conaught Yard

CLRV 4057 Being Readied to Roll

Lost CLRVs_


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