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May 12 in CNR History
May 12, 1910 To promote immigration into western Canada, Canadian Northern Railway's subsidiary "Canadian Northern Steamships" begins sailing between England and Canada. The service will end at the start of World War I as the two ships are commandeered for troop transport. ? |
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Re: This Weekend in CNR History
If had to guess, I would say that the "last pre-war streamliner" phrase was a name attached to it by the Illinois Central press office, as I have seen it in many different sources. And I am strictly guessing here. Mark Tomlonson "I have sworn an oath of solitude until the pestilence is purged from the lands" - - Viking war oath (?)
On Friday, May 1, 2020, 1:46:10 PM EDT, Colin Jack <c.c.s.jack@...> wrote:
I was confused by the comment that the Panama Limited was the last pre war streamliner to enter service as the start was six months into US participation?. A little research showed that it was ordered prior to the war and that the War Production Board allowed it's completion and operation. Colin Sent?from?my?BlackBerry?10?smartphone?on?the?Bell?network.
May 1, 1905 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railway is organized at the receiver's sale of the Detroit Southern Railroad. ? May 1, 1942 The last pre-war streamliner, Illinois Central's refurbished "Panama Limited" is put into service. ? May 1, 1994 Carferry service between Detroit and Windsor ends. ? May 2, 1917 The Drayton-Ackworth Report recommends the Canadian Government take over the operations of the Grand Trunk, Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways and operate them as one system with the Intercolonial and National Transcontinental Railways. The report is accepted. ? |
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Re: This Weekend in CNR History
开云体育I was confused by the comment that the Panama Limited was the last pre war streamliner to enter service as the start was six months into US participation?. A little research showed that it was ordered prior to the war and that the War Production Board allowed it's completion and operation. Colin Sent?from?my?BlackBerry?10?smartphone?on?the?Bell?network.
May 1, 1905 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railway is organized at the receiver's sale of the Detroit Southern Railroad. ? May 1, 1942 The last pre-war streamliner, Illinois Central's refurbished "Panama Limited" is put into service. ? May 1, 1994 Carferry service between Detroit and Windsor ends. ? May 2, 1917 The Drayton-Ackworth Report recommends the Canadian Government take over the operations of the Grand Trunk, Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways and operate them as one system with the Intercolonial and National Transcontinental Railways. The report is accepted. ? |
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This Weekend in CNR History
May 1, 1905 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railway is organized at the receiver's sale of the Detroit Southern Railroad. ? May 1, 1942 The last pre-war streamliner, Illinois Central's refurbished "Panama Limited" is put into service. ? May 1, 1994 Carferry service between Detroit and Windsor ends. ? May 2, 1917 The Drayton-Ackworth Report recommends the Canadian Government take over the operations of the Grand Trunk, Grand Trunk Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways and operate them as one system with the Intercolonial and National Transcontinental Railways. The report is accepted. ? |
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Goreway, Halton Sub. Mlge 8.80
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Thanks Dave and Adam for ur replies regarding
crossings, under and overpasses. Doug Renshaw Burlington, ON. |
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April 30 in CNR History
April 30, 1900 In Vaughan, MS Illinois Central engineer John Luther "Casey" Jones becomes a hero and a legend. Jones stays with his train, the "Cannonball Express" when the track ahead is blocked by a freight train. Jones slows his train down enough to save his passengers, but not himself. ? April 30, 1912 In a speech before the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rudolph Diesel says "I cannot predict whether this attempt at an entire revolution in the workings of the railways will be successful at the first attempt, or whether it must be repeated, but one thing is certain to me: the diesel locomotive will come, sooner or later, according to the perseverance with which the problem is followed." ? |
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Re: Goreway Drive, Halton Sub.
开云体育Goreway Drive is currently a grade crossing with plans to begin construction on a grade separation (overpass) starting in late 2020 or 2021. Yes, BIT operations delays things. A lot (to the point that Transport Canada has been engaged by the municipalities).Airport Road is an overpass. Underpasses were recently built on Torbram at both the Halton and the Weston crossings. -Dave
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Re: Goreway Drive, Halton Sub.
Last time I went through it was a level crossing. CN has done a lot of work on Torbram Road, where there are two grade separations where there used to be level crossings a few years ago. Adam On Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM Doug Renshaw <trainguy999@...> wrote:
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Goreway Drive, Halton Sub.
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I have conflicting info on Goreway Drive, Mlge 8.80 of the Halton Sub.
Does Goreway Drive go under/over the Halton Sub. or is it a level crossing? Would seem if it's a level crossing, traffic must get backed up regularly with trains accessing Brampton Intermodal Terminal. Thanks Doug |
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This Weekend in CNR History
? April 24, 1902 Per Diem freight car rates are formally set for the first time. Experiments date back to 1888, and general use started in the 1890's. These rates allow car owners to be paid rent while their cars are on foreign roads. ? April 24, 1932 The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton ends passenger service between Detroit and Springfield OH. ? April 24, 1955 Canadian Pacific debuts its new train "The Canadian" and Canadian National debuts its new "Super Continental", claimed as the first streamliners in Canada. Both trains will carry some heavyweight equipment. ? April 24, 1962 Grand Trunk Western paints its first locomotive in the "wet noodle" scheme recently adopted by parent Canadian National. ? April 25, 1960 Canadian National operates its last steam locomotive in regular service, 4-8-2 #6043, on train #76 from The Pas to Winnipeg. ? April 25, 1976 Canadian National issues a timetable calling its passenger service "VIA". Turbotrains are the first to carry the new name. ? April 25, 2011 Canadian National issues a Press Release naming Microsoft founder Bill Gates as its largest single shareholder, owning just over 10% of the company. ? April 26, 1875 The Prince Edward Island Railway opens between Royalty Junction and Georgetown. ? April 26, 1926 First run of the Boston to Montreal "Ambassador", routed Boston & Maine/Central of Vermont/Canadian National. ? April 26, 1946 The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy “Advance Flyer” is struck from behind by the “Exposition Flyer”, which stopped to check its running gear. The “Exposition Flyer” had been traveling at 85 mph and was only able to reduce its speed to 60 mph at the point of collision. Forty-seven people are killed in the accident and 125 injured. The ICC rules after the crash that trains traveling over 79 mph in the United States must have “an automatic cab signal, automatic train stop or automatic train control system”. Because these items are considered too expensive by most railroads, train speeds are reduced to comply with the order. ?
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April 22 in CNR History
April 22, 1861 The Mobile & Ohio is completed. It will play a strategic role in the War Between the States. ? April 22, 1964 U.S. President Lyndon Johnson announces the settlement of a five-year dispute over work rules. The issue was the future of firemen aboard diesel locomotives. Under the plan, 100,000 union members will receive raises and other benefits in return for eliminating firemen's jobs. ? |
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Branchlines, CTG's, Maps and Timetables
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Have Branchlines from 2012 thru to end of 2019.? May 2012 is missing.
Canadian Trackside Guides 2001, 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2015.
CSX timetables from July 2000 for Great Lakes, Detroit and Chicago Divisions. CP Sytem Territories map dated Jan. 1994 covering Canada and USA routes. All in good shape. Anyone interested, let me know. Doug Renshaw Burlington, ON. |
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This Weekend in CNR History
April 17, 1905 Durand (MI) Union Depot is almost destroyed by fire. ? April 18, 1976 A Turbo train, CN1, testing on Canadian National's Kingston Sub at Ingleside breaks a Canadian Speed Record set in March as it hits 138.5 mph. ? April 18, 1983 CNCP Niagara-Detroit is created by CP Rail and CN Rail to acquire the Canada Southern Railway. ? April 19, 1908 The Illinois Central opens a line to Birmingham AL and begins through sleeper service between Chicago and Jacksonville. ? April 19, 1994 The north tube of the Detroit River Tunnels reopens after a $27.5 million ($47 million in 2019) clearance project, allowing 19'6" double-stack cars to use the tunnel. ? April 19, 2011 The Toronto Globe & Mail reports that the foundations of Grand Trunk's original roundhouse have been uncovered in the course of a construction project. The roundhouse, near the shore of Lake Ontario, is near the Bathurst Street Bridge and was uncovered during construction of a new library. ? |
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Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago April 17 2020 program cancelled
The program of Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago on April 17, 2020, is
cancelled. The Governor's stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 situation remains in effect. We still anticipate having programs on May 15, and June 19, 2020. We will keep you informed. For program announcements, please subscribe to our groups.io mailing list. Send a blank message to [email protected] Web site: Email: shortlinechicagoHS@... Phone number for program announcements: 312 725-0432; leave message to receive a call back |
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