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April 22 in CNR History
April 22, 1861 The Mobile & Ohio (later GM&O, ICG, CN) is completed. It will play a strategic role in the War Between the States. April 22, 1964 President Johnson announces the settlement of a
By Mark Tomlonson · #1446 ·
422/425/570
Curious if anyone knows the power 422 had leaving Pt. Robinson today. Dropped a unit, maybe 2, at Aldershot and then had to wait while 425 replaced a knuckle at Tansley. Halton Sub. Mlge 43. Crew on
By Doug Renshaw · #1445 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
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 (222.9 km/h). April 18, 1983 CNCP
By Mark Tomlonson · #1444 ·
April 17 in CNR History
April 17, 1892 Central Atlantic Railway (later GTR, CN) leases the Central Counties Railway, running between Glen Robertson and Hawkesbury ON. April 17, 1905 Durand (MI) Union Depot comes close to
By Mark Tomlonson · #1443 ·
Eastern Fallen Flags at Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago
Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago 7:30 pm Central Daylight Time Friday, April 18, 2025 Please do not arrive before 7:15 pm. Also, if you are participating on Zoom, please do not join before 7:15
By Railroad Shortlines · #1442 ·
April 15 in CNR History
April 15, 1912 The R.M.S. Titanic sinks on its maiden voyage after striking an iceberg. Among the lost: Grand Trunk Railway President Charles M. Hays, Pennsylvania Railroad Vice-President John B.
By Mark Tomlonson · #1441 ·
April 14 in CNR History
April 14, 2005 Nineteen cars of a Union Pacific freight, operating on Canadian National tracks south of Superior WI derail and start a forest fire. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1440 ·
Re: National Steel Car and 8300's
Hi Doug, NSC Centrecabs are still on the property. #11 is operational and is still outside and is used. #10 (parts source since 2011-12 or so) and #12 (active until 2023/2024) are still on the
By headtailgrep · #1439 ·
National Steel Car and 8300's
Couple of questions. First question not related to CN but not sure were to ask. NSC had 3 GE 50T's (10,11 &12) that were replaced in October, 2022 with SW1001's 5306, 8504 and 8704. Were the 50T's
By Doug Renshaw · #1438 ·
April 9 in CNR History
April 9, 2004 The Surface Transportation Board approves CNNA taking over operation of the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range, Bessemer & Lake Erie and the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. Mark
By Mark Tomlonson · #1437 ·
April 8 in CNR History
April 8, 1867 A special excursion train departs Chicago on the first through run to New York over the new Michigan Central-Great Western of Canada-New York Central route. The train is ferried across
By Mark Tomlonson · #1436 ·
April 7 in CNR History
April 7, 1914 The last spike is driven on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (later CN) at Fort Fraser BC, 150 km (93 mile) west of Prince George. This completes the line between Winnipeg and Prince
By Mark Tomlonson · #1435 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
April 4, 1909 The Kensington & Eastern Railroad, built and owned by the Illinois Central is leased to the Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend (interurban) which today extends its service from Hammond IN
By Mark Tomlonson · #1434 ·
April 3 in CNR History
April 3, 1848 The Oakland & Ottawa (later D&M, GT) is chartered by the Michigan State Legislature to construct a railroad from Pontiac to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1433 ·
Re: This Weekend in CNR History
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By david kruschwitz · #1432 ·
Re: This Weekend in CNR History
What has WATCo done with those CN lines that it purchased in 2021? Do they comprise new railroad companies? James yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
By James Robichaux · #1431 ·
April 2 in CNR History
April 2, 1976 CN Tower is completed. Built by Canadian National, it was the tallest tower and tallest free-standing structure in the world when built. It remains the tallest free-standing structure in
By Mark Tomlonson · #1430 ·
April 1 in CNR History
April 1, 1893 The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada merges several rail companies it has owned into itself. April 1, 1933 The Canadian National Radio Department and its network of stations, developed to
By Mark Tomlonson · #1429 ·
Scanner Frequencies
In reply to Malcolm: Thanks for your reply. At Burlington, train standby channel is 161.415 which seems to cover a lot of territory. 160.365 is car control for Aldershot and Oakville which can
By Doug Renshaw · #1428 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
March 28, 1901 The Atlantic, Quebec & Western Railway (later CNR) is incorporated in Quebec. March 29, 1919 A narrow-gauge Canadian National train reaches Alberton PE, after taking 10 days to travel
By Mark Tomlonson · #1427 ·