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December 17, 1954 First fully-automated railroad freight yard opens, on the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern in Gary IN. Mark Tomlonson

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

how much of the Ottawa Centeral CN got back is still in service? [email protected]> wrote:

They plan to keep the trucks. I wonder why it's not shippable by rail. Must have some other major defect. Why is it painted like this though? was it a museum piece?

Thanks for the update, Steve! I'll rework my notes. Mark Tomlonson Life isn’t just about surviving the storm; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Hi Mark, you'll have to update this one. The Ottawa Central was purchased along with portions of QRC Corporation by CN in 2008 and CN resumed service after the deal

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

can’t retruck it and ship it by rail? [email protected]> wrote:

December 12, 1859 The Grand Trunk Railway opens the Victoria Bridge, crossing the St. Lawrence River between Montreal and St. Lambert. Until 1873 it will use 5 foot 6 inch (1.68 meter) gauge. It is

Alberta prairie" 903717 - photo supplied? by CN for the below. What happened to this to get in CN's possession? CN has the below Caboose ?that need to be dismantled on site in CN Edmonton, AB. If

December 11, 1998 Canadian National Railway operates its last train in Ottawa ON. Operation in Ottawa will begin in two days by the Ottawa Central Railway. Mark Tomlonson

December 10, 1908 The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (later CN) completes its 846 meter (2,775 foot) bridge over the Battle River. The bridge is 60 meters (195 feet) above the water. December 10, 1968

December 6, 1917 In the largest explosion to this date (comparable to the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945), two ships collide and explode in Halifax NS. The “Imo” is loaded with ballast,

December 5, 1922 The Illinois Central introduces its all-Pullman train, “The Floridian”. December 5, 1996 For the last time, Canadian National hauls grain in 12 meter (40 foot) boxcars. December

December 3, 1853 Illinois Central and Michigan Central railroads begin using a temporary station built on fill on the lakefront of Chicago between Randolph and Water Streets. The track has been

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

November 30, 1871 The Toronto, Simcoe & Muskoka Junction Railway opens from Barrie to Orillia ON. CNR will abandon the line in September 1996. December 1, 1824 The Montreal “Gazette” prints an

November 28, 1928 Canadian National diesel-electric #9000 makes its initial test runs on the railroad. November 28, 1995 Canadian National Railway is privatized, no longer a Crown Corporation. Mark

November 22, 1858 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GT) opens a new depot across the river from Grand Haven MI. Serving only freight at first; passenger service to the new depot will begin on

November 21, 1859 First Detroit-Fort Gratiot (Port Huron) train on the Chicago, Detroit & Canada Grand Trunk Junction Railroad (later GT, GTW). Thomas Edison will later work on this line as a candy