Railroaders Supporting Railroaders

Working on the railroad isn't just a job- it's a community. At Ballast & Steel, we believe in celebrating the people who keep the tracks moving and standing together when times get tough. This page is dedicated to spotlighting incredible Canadian railroaders and rallying support for those in need. 

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Rebuilding RX-8

In 2025, the railway lost one of its own. Sebastian Altilia, stepson of lifelong railroader Al Graham, passed away just as he was starting out in life and starting his own railway career. Through Railroaders Supporting Railroaders, Ratchet Wrenching and Ballast & Steel are rebuilding Sebastian's RX-8 for Al and the family. This car will be for Sebastian's younger sisters and family, to keep something he loved in his memory. Every dollar donated here goes directly to the rebuild.

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Railroaders Spotlight

  • Railroader Spotlight: Justin Bell

    Railroader Spotlight: Justin Bell

    How Justin got into the railway, what the job really looks like from the driver's seat of a service truck, and why railroaders looking after their own matters to him....

    Railroader Spotlight: Justin Bell

    How Justin got into the railway, what the job really looks like from the driver's seat of a service truck, and why railroaders looking after their own matters to him....

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