This Weekend in CNR History
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March 7, 1834 The Detroit & Pontiac (later D&M, GT) receives its charter from Michigan Territory.
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March 8, 1855 The first train crosses the suspension bridge over Niagara Falls. Before this time, goods and passengers were ferried across the river. The bridge does not end the transfer, as the change in track gauge between lines in New York and Ontario remains, although the bridge itself has three gauges (56.5", 66" and 72"). The Bridge will allow the Michigan Central via the Great Western to reach markets in the east and will be a major selling point for the line. (Some sources say March 17)
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March 8, 1920 Canadian National’s Board of Directors assumes management control of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
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March 8, 1926 The Illinois Central installs the first electro-pneumatic car retarders in the United States at Markham Yard near Chicago.
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Mark Tomlonson
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