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Re: Question about that picture
It's near Toronto. The rail-line is no longer there. In fact, I think the house was torn down as well. Wouldn't be surprised if it had foundation issues. https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTFvTar4KAWmAo8Y7
By Sam · #1089 ·
Re: Question about that picture
Cool picture. I see a couple of tall masts. Also a plaque or small sign on the porch. Can't ID the car but late 60s or early 70s seems right. And the complaint about blocked RR crossings might be
By Eric Floden · #1088 ·
Question about that picture
Can anyone tell me more about this picture? - Where was it taken? - Is this trackage still in use? (From the car in the background the picture looks to be about 50 years old.) - Why was the track
By Mark Tomlonson · #1087 ·
Re: January 1 in CNR History
Two things about this song. This great song: 1) even though I was a fan of Gordon Lightfoot, I did not hear this song until 1979, 12 years after it was released. It was being used in an interpretive
By Eric Floden · #1086 ·
January 1 in CNR History
January 1, 1850 The Vermont Central opens between Waterbury and Burlington. January 1, 1867 A third rail for standard gauge equipment is placed in service on the broad-gauge Great Western Railway of
By Mark Tomlonson · #1085 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
December 31, 1853 Canada's Great Western Railway opens between Hamilton and London Ontario. December 31, 1870 The Vermont Central Railroad leases The Rutland Railroad. December 31, 1955 Grand Trunk
By Mark Tomlonson · #1084 ·
Re: December 26 in CNR History
Thank you. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1083 ·
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
By Mark Tomlonson · #1082 ·
Re: December 26 in CNR History
Hope you had a great time riding the rails. Thankyou for all you do for us. Fred Eldridge To: "C-N-R" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 8:10:17 AM Subject: Re: [C-N-R] December
By frednchris · #1081 ·
Re: December 26 in CNR History
Thank you! And if it's any consolation, 4 days of my absence was spent on CN rails, riding Amtrak's "City of New Orleans". Mark Tomlonson Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.
By Mark Tomlonson · #1080 ·
Re: December 26 in CNR History
Yay, CNR History returns! [email protected]> wrote:
By Eric Floden · #1079 ·
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
By Mark Tomlonson · #1078 ·
Re: CN to buy IANR
And the opposition begins: https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2023/12/14/regulators-should-derail-canadian-bid-for-iowa-northern-railway/ From Bleeding Heartland Regulators should derail Canadian bid
By Fred Hilgenberg · #1077 ·
Van hop
CN 500 is running light with a caboose on the East Side Canal Bank Spur in Montreal last Friday morning. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/847680/ Michael Berry
By Michael Berry · #1076 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
CNR History posts will be on hiatus until December 25 December 15, 1896 The first section of what will become the Canadian Northern (later CN) is laid between Gladstone and Dauphin,
By Mark Tomlonson · #1075 ·
Railfanning with Google at Railroad & Shortlines of Chicago
Railroad & Shortlines Club of Chicago 7:30 pm Central Standard Time Friday, December 15, 2023 Do not arrive before 7:15 pm. Our next meeting will be both an in-person meeting and a Zoom meeting;
By Railroad Shortlines · #1074 ·
Port of Montreal
CN 500's power is about to pass CPKC power in the Port of Montreal on Friday. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/847150/ Michael Berry
By Michael Berry · #1073 ·
Re: December 12 in CNR History
Thank you for the suggestion! I'll do just that. Mark Tomlonson Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.
By Mark Tomlonson · #1072 ·
Re: December 12 in CNR History
Mark, You might like to add a comment re: "GTR Victoria bridge. Assume (confirm) it was built to Broad Gauge. . Converted to Standard in 1873. Raymond [email protected]> wrote:
By R.L.Kennedy · #1071 ·
December 12 in CNR History
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
By Mark Tomlonson · #1070 ·