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February 10 in CNR History
February 10, 1851 The Illinois Central Railroad receives its charter. It is the first land-grant railroad in the United States. February 10, 1950 Canadian National Railway gains control of Temiscouta
By Mark Tomlonson · #1400 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
February 7, 1880 The first Grand Trunk passenger train leaves Chicago for points east. February 8, 1855 The first passenger train leaves Halifax NS. February 8, 1918 The USRA announces that it will
By Mark Tomlonson · #1399 ·
February 5 in CNR History
February 5, 1998 Canadian National confirms that it is in negotiations to buy Illinois Central Corporation. This will add 3,450 miles (5,552 km) of track to CN at a proposed price of $2.3 billion.
By Mark Tomlonson · #1398 ·
February 4 in CNR History
February 4, 1911 In honor of the work being done on the canal, Illinois Central names its premier passenger train the "Panama Limited". Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1397 ·
Re: February 3 in CNR History
Feb. 3, 1995.? I remember it well on the CVR.? It was all downhill from there for 3 1/2 years until they fired us for union organizing.? Happily, I made more than triple the money on the D&H,
By Bob Yarger · #1396 ·
February 3 in CNR History
February 3, 1862 Thomas Edison becomes the first newspaper publisher to distribute his paper on a train. He sells his one-page Weekly Herald on a Grand Trunk train between Port Huron and
By Mark Tomlonson · #1395 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
January 31, 1932 Railway unions in the United States accept a 10% pay cut in hopes of easing the effects of the Depression on the railroads which will in turn allow them to keep their jobs. January
By Mark Tomlonson · #1394 ·
January 30 in CNR History
January 30, 1905 The Halifax & South Western (later CN) opens, connecting Halifax to Yarmouth NS. January 30, 1923 The Grand Trunk is absorbed into the Canadian National. The Grand Trunk within the
By Mark Tomlonson · #1393 ·
January 27 in CNR History
January 27, 1854 The Great Western Railway (later GT, CN) opens between London and Windsor, Ontario. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1392 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
January 25, 1973 Canadian National Railways expands the Turbos to 9-car sets, eliminating two Turbos. The remaining equipment is stored and will eventually be sold to Amtrak. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1391 ·
Re: Unidentified Type of Switcher
Yes but they weren't leased they were assigned on horsepower hours. Here is a pic I got the other day https://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=55927
By headtailgrep · #1390 ·
January 22 in CNR History
January 22, 1858 The directors of the Great Western take control of the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GT). Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #1389 ·
January 20 in CNR History
January 20, 1874 The Chicago lakefront depot used by the Michigan Central, Illinois Central and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroads is destroyed by fire. January 20, 1880 The Illinois Central
By Mark Tomlonson · #1388 ·
Re: Unidentified Type of Switcher
was that one of the ones CN leased last year? i forget hotmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
By Andrew Gray · #1387 ·
Re: Unidentified Type of Switcher
Doug Ex BNSF 2316 Malcolm ________________________________ Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 7:47 PM To: C-N-R@groups.io <C-N-R@groups.io> Subject: [C-N-R] Unidentified Type of Switcher Saw a
By malcolm peakman · #1386 ·
Unidentified Type of Switcher
Saw a westbound stopping at Aldershot yard (Mlge 34.60 Oakville Sub.) to set of 2 units today. Lead units were SD70M-2 8931 and SD75I 5638. The set offs were 4959 ex BNSF and CN GP38-2(W) 4791. BNSF
By Doug Renshaw · #1385 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
January 17, 1854 The Great Western of Canada is completed to Windsor ON. January 19, 1990 Canadian National spins off its line between Moncton NB and Mont-Joli PC to the New Brunswick East Coast
By Mark Tomlonson · #1384 ·
January 16 in CNR History
January 16, 1857 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later DGH&M, GT) completes its line to St. Johns MI. January 16, 1990 The “Canadian Rail Operating Rules” are approved by Canada’s Minister of
By Mark Tomlonson · #1383 ·
Re: January 15 in CNR History (addendum)
Thanks, I didn't know about Basque BC. I may try to visit next time I am nearby. Is there a plaque? Thanks again EricF yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
By Eric Floden · #1382 ·
January 15 in CNR History (addendum)
I really shouldn't try to post these before I have my caffeine. January 15, 1915 The final spike is driven on the transcontinental Canadian Northern Railway at Basque, British Columbia. January 15,
By Mark Tomlonson · #1381 ·