BMEX523
An eastbound (possibly 422) thru Burlington, ON. this afternoon just before 3 PM has a small unit with marker BMEX 523. Passed quickly and didn't get a good look but thought it was in colours
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Doug Renshaw
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#802
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January 11 in CNR History
January 11, 1890 The Cincinnati, Saginaw & Mackinaw (later GTW) begins operation. Mark Tomlonson
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Mark Tomlonson
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#801
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BCOL 4609
The last active cowl unit on CN (BCOL 4609) is leading CN 527 in Montreal on Sunday afternoon. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/821913/ Michael
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Michael Berry
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#800
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January 9 in CNR History
January 9, 1969 The Canadian National pulls the Turbotrain from service due to problems operating in winter conditions. Mark Tomlonson
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Mark Tomlonson
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#799
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Re: December 27 in CNR History
Tiffany,? We received your text and provided the answers and took John's photo so you hopefully have everything you need. Thank you for your help.? John and Sherri
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John Larkin <jflarkingrc@...>
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#798
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Re: 1990 Prairie Timetable
Thought I had posted this yesterday, but it seems not. While we have this timetable in our collection, we are always looking for additions to it. Check our collection at https://www.crcml.org/library/
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Dave Stremes
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#797
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This Weekend in CNR History
January 6, 1918 The USRA makes major cuts in U.S. passenger service, saving $60 million (2023: $1.3 billion) per year. A la carte meals are abolished in diners, menus are limited and the number of
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Mark Tomlonson
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#796
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1990 Prairie Timetable
Have CN Prairie Region Time Table 36, effective Sunday, May 27th, 1990. If anyone interested in obtaining it, let me know. How to get to whoever is interested will be worked out. Doug Renshaw
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Doug Renshaw
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#795
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January 4 in CNR History
January 4, 1875 The Prince Edward Island Railway (later CGR, CNoR, CN) opens between Summerside and Tignish. January 4, 1920 Ottawa Central Station (Ontario) is renamed Ottawa Union Station. Mark
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Mark Tomlonson
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This Weekend in CNR History
December 30, 1960 The Soo Line is formed with the merger of the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie and Wisconsin Central railroads. December 31, 1853 Canada's
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Mark Tomlonson
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CBC Radio: All Aboard: A Journey Across Canada One Train Car at a Time
On CBC Radio One (at least in Vancouver) 5-6pm tomorrow Canada¡¯s iconic railway spans tens of thousands of kilometers from coast to coast. Steeped in history, the impact of those lines continues to
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Eric Floden
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#792
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BC Rail pair on CN 527
A pair of BC Rail units on CN 527 in Montreal yesterday afternoon. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/820810/ Michael
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Michael Berry
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#791
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December 28 in CNR History
December 28, 1917 The United States Railroad Administration takes over operation of all U.S. railroads at 12:00 noon. December 28, 1918 The USRA establishes eight hours as the basic workday, with
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Mark Tomlonson
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#790
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December 27 in CNR History
December 27, 1902 During a raging blizzard, the ¡°Pacific Express¡± slams into a freight train near Wanstead ON. The two Grand Trunk trains collide as the freight was pulling into the siding for the
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Mark Tomlonson
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#789
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December 26 in CNR History
December 26, 1896 The Lake Manitoba Railway and Canal Company operates its first train from Dauphin to Portage la Prairie. Within two years the company is renamed the Canadian Northern Railway
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Mark Tomlonson
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#788
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Re: This Weekend in RR History
Thank you for your kind words! Mark Tomlonson "You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough." ?????????????????? - - Mae West
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Mark Tomlonson
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Re: This Weekend in RR History
Merry Christmas to you Mark! And thanks again for what you do for us. I look forward to your daily post. Fred Eldridge
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frednchris
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Re: This Weekend in RR History
Merry Christmas to you Mark! And thanks again for what you do for us. I look forward to your daily post. Fred Eldridge To: "C-N-R" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2022 7:25:19 AM Subject:
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frednchris
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#785
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This Weekend in RR History
December 23, 1851 Ground is broken in both Chicago and Cairo IL for the Illinois Central. December 23, 1930 The Detroit-Toledo Railroad merges with the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. Detroit-Toledo has
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Mark Tomlonson
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December 22 in CNR History
December 22, 1886 The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad (later SOO, WC, CN) is created from the merger of the Sault Ste. Marie & Marquette, Mackinaw & Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie & Mackinac
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Mark Tomlonson
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