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December 21, 1948 Grand Trunk Western opens a new passenger depot in Grand Rapids MI. The structure and associated trackage costs $250,000. ($3.1 million in 2022 dollars.) Mark Tomlonson

December 20, 1869 The Michigan Central begins joint operations with the Great Western Railway of Canada. December 20, 1918 "Canadian National Railways" is approved as the new name for Canadian

December 19, 1881 The land grant railroad Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette (later DSS&A, SOO, WC, CN) reaches St. Ignace, spanning Michigan's Upper Peninsula. December 19, 1887 The Illinois Central

December 16, 1910 In Kinmundy IL, a standing Illinois Central freight is struck by another train that could not slow on a grade due to icy track. No injuries are reported, but the collision breaks

Yes, that is exactly what I meant. Thanks for the correction, I've changed my notes. And thank you for the kind words. Mark Tomlonson "You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough."

Hi Mark, Did you mean Dauphin Manitoba? Thanks you for doing this for us. I really enjoy getting your daily CN email. Fred Eldridge To: "C-N-R" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2022

December 15, 1896 The first section of what will become the Canadian Northern (later CN) is laid between Gladstone and Daphne, Manitoba. Mark Tomlonson

CN 585 in Pointe-Claire, Qc on Saturday afternoon, with TankTrain cars on the tail end. P reviously running on an erratic basis and mostly at night, CN 585 now runs daily ex Sunday and usually leaves

December 12, 1859 The Grand Trunk Railway opens the Victoria Bridge, crossing the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and St. Lambert. It is the first bridge to span the river. December 12, 1968

Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago 7:30 pm Friday, December 16, 2022 Do not arrive before 7:15 pm. Chicago Union Station Room 107A 500 W Jackson Blvd (enter between Clinton and Canal) Chicago,

December 10, 1968 Note that the Brotherhoof of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) was NOT included although they began the movement in 19th century.

December 9, 1881 The "Golden" Spike is driven three miles west of Newberry MI to complete the Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette Railroad (later DSS&A, SOO, CN). For the first time, Michigan's Upper and

December 6, 1917 In the largest explosion to this date, two ships collide and explode in Halifax NS. The “Imo” is loaded with ballast, the “Mont Blanc” with explosives. Roughly 2,000 people

Engineer on lead locomotive handled train air brake,? same is cut out on following engine. Engineer on second engine makes throttle changes based upon what he hears from lead engine and activation of

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December 5, 1922 The Illinois Central introduces its all-Pullman train, “The Floridian”. December 5, 2003 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to merge their union with the Teamsters.

Set off at Coteau, I would think it would go on CN 589 next. Michael

CN operated yet another siemens special to the NRC in Ottawa today. Should be moving over the next day or two to Ottawa for folks out that way A picture:

December 2, 1934 Illinois Central's premier "Panama Limited" is re-instated after a two and a half year suspension due to the Depression. December 2, 1939 A Grand Trunk Western crewman riding on the

Not as a joint section, but NS still interchanges with CN in Fort Erie. 15 years it's continued under the 'temporary' agreement. By Comparison, CP sends two trains across the border in Fort Erie, one