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September 20, 1850 The first Federal Land Grant is approved, for the Illinois Central. September 21, 1856 The Illinois Central connects Chicago with Cairo IL, making it the longest railway line in

September 18, 1888 First revenue train on the Canada Atlantic Railway’s (later GT) Chaudiere Extension. September 18, 1893 The Ottawa, Amprior & Parry Sound Railway (later GT) opens between Ottawa

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September 17, 1933 Grand Trunk Western carferries move their home port from Grand Haven to Muskegon. September 17, 1958 The “Schoolroom Progress U.S.A.” train begins its 5-day stop in Grand

September 13, 1893 The Ottawa, Amprior & Perry Sound Railway (later GT, CN) opens between Ottawa and Amprior ON. It will become at one point in its history the busiest rail line in Canada. September

September 11, 1916 During its second construction attempt, the center section of the 987 metre (3,239 ft.) Quebec Bridge collapses. It falls into the river as it is being raised into position, killing

September 6, 1918 The Canadian Northern Railway is nationalized. Later it will become part of Canadian National. Mark Tomlonson

September 5, 1960 Grand Trunk drops its year-round passenger service to Portland ME. Summer only service will continue through 1967. Mark Tomlonson

September 4, 1968 The Illinois Central stages a ceremonial run over its share of the former Tennessee Central Railway from Hopkinsville KY to Nashville TN. September 4, 1987 Grand Trunk Western sells

September 3, 1878 The Detroit, Mackinac & Marquette Railroad (later DSS&A, SOO, WC, CN, GDLK) is incorporated to construct a line between Marquette and St. Ignace in Michigan's Upper

August 31, 1968 The Tennessee Central shuts down, unable to come out of bankruptcy. The line is divided between the Illinois Central, the Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railway. September 1,

August 29, 1907 Due to faulty structural design, the cantilever railroad bridge over the St. Lawrence River at Quebec City collapses while being built. Seventy-eight workers are killed. It will take

August 26, 1929 First use of a diesel on a Canadian National Passenger train: #9000, a two unit 2660 hp locomotive that is the first large diesel seen in North America. It draws the assignment of the

That’s the strike that spawned long haul trucking in Canada.

August 25, 1860 Montreal’s Victoria bridge is opened in ceremonies presided over by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). Mark Tomlonson

August 22, 1950 A nationwide rail strike hits Canada. Only U.S. - owned companies continue to operate during the strike. Canadian-owned subsidiaries continue to operate in the United States, owing to

August 20, 1857 The European & North American Railway (later GT, CN) opens between Shediac and Moncton NB. Mark Tomlonson

August 19, 1914 Trains of the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway begin using Grand Trunk Railway’s station in Toronto. Mark Tomlonson

August 16, 1851 First international U.S.-Canada train, Laprairie PQ to Rouses Point NY. The train set to a 5 1/2 foot gauge, has traveled on the Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad (later M&NY, GT)

August 15, 1904 The Grand Trunk Railway agrees to acquire the capital stock of the Canada Atlantic Railway. Mark Tomlonson