September 1, 1856 The Detroit & Milwaukee (later GTW) is completed from Detroit to Millpoint (later Spring Lake). Lake steamers will dock at Spring Lake until track bridges and docks can be completed at Grand Haven.
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September 1, 1909 In preparation for a new facility, the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada begins tearing down the Ottawa Central Station. A temporary facility has been constructed.
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September 1, 1933 "AB" style air brakes are required on all newly built cars.
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September 1, 1970 The International Association of Railroad Employees, a union formed for African-Americans who have been denied membership in other railroad craft unions, joins the United Transportation Union.
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Mark Tomlonson
