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. (Some sources say 1858)
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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 2, 1857 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GTW) is completed from St. Johns to Ionia MI.
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September 2, 1903 The Illinois Central places the first steel-frame passenger cars in the U.S. into service near Chicago IL.
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September 3, 1878 The Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette Railroad (later DSS&A, SOO, WC, CN) is incorporated to construct a line between Marquette and St. Ignace in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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September 3, 1916 President Wilson signs the Adamson Act, which creates the 8-hour, 100-mile standard workday for railroad employees. Railroad labor unions do not like the Act because it includes no overtime provision. Railroad Managers refuse to accept the Act and file appeals with the courts.
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Mark Tomlonson
