We left Stratford on a cold and rainy Saturday and headed to Kitchener on our way to Guelph.

We were accompanied by a number of loyal fans who gave chase the whole route. I am sure there were thousands of pictures

taken along the way. SOLRS hopes to have a photo contest so get your best shots ready.

The sun managed to poke out its head by the time we were leaving Kitchener and we were

greeted by a packed platform in Guelph.

Thanks to the Guelph volunteers for their help. ETR #9 and 1400 were then moved to "the other Guelph Junction" to prepare for the sold out Hespeler tours.

#9 approaching Kitchener VIA with GEXR 901 & 177 waiting in the rain	Easing into the VIA station on a wet Saturday morning	An excited group waits for the arrival of our ambassador	Heading out of Kitchener approaching River Road walkway
Heading out of Kitchener toward Breslau	Heading over the trestle over the Grand River	Stretching over the Grand River	Arriving at the Guelph Via Station
Excited rail fans depart after trip to Kitchener	1400 leads the way to the other "Guelph Junction"	Roy Broadbear, our leader for the trip, directs 1400	#9 backing into its home for the night

Sunday saw us make three trips from Hespeler to Guelph and return with three sold out trains.

Excitement was high and I was kept very busy and only managed a few shots. A special thanks to all the 

volunteers who helped make the day a huge success. Also thanks to Scott Lindhorst for letting me use

his wonderful photo of #9 heading to Hespeler

Running by Len's Mill Store on one of the Hespeler trips

Heading to the 401 for a run by for the fans

#9 heading toward Hespeler after a trip under the 401

Great photo by Scott Lindhorst running toward Guelph

Photos by Walter E Pfefferle