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Re: July 21 in CNR History
Jim - Watco assumed operations in January of this year, via a couple of subsidiaries: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/
By david kruschwitz · #682 ·
CN 321
CN 321 in Pointe-Claire, Qc last Friday evening with a pair of ex-CREX units. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/808149/ Michael
By Michael Berry · #681 ·
Re: July 21 in CNR History
Thanks. What became of those low-density lines around the Northwestern Great Lakes that CN wanted to sell? James [email protected]> wrote:
By James Robichaux · #680 ·
July 21 in CNR History
July 21, 1836 The first railroad in Canada, the Champlain & St. Lawrence Railroad opens from Laprairie to St. Johns, Quebec. The line will become part of the M&C, GTR, and Canadian National. July 21,
By Mark Tomlonson · #679 ·
Museum Spotting: A Virtual Tour of Canada¡¯s Railway Museums on July 21st
*Museum Spotting: A Virtual Tour of Canada¡¯s Railway Museums on* *July 21st* *July 21 @ 8:00 pm?-?9:30 pm* Join us! ¡°Museum Spotting: A Virtual Tour of Canada¡¯s Railway Museums¡± on July 21st
By Russell Milland · #678 ·
July 18 in CNR History
July 18, 1860 The European & North American Railway (parts later CN, others CP) opens between Saint John and Shediac NB. The line was intended to form part of a railroad running between Portland ME
By Mark Tomlonson · #677 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
July 15, 1853 The Grand Trunk Railway of Canada merges with 5 other railway companies and is organized as the Grand Trunk Railway. July 15, 1913 The Newlands Act is passed, creating the U.S. Board of
By Mark Tomlonson · #676 ·
CN 121 passing CN 321
CN 121 is passing a stopped CN 321 in Montreal last Wednesday. https://www.railpictures.net/photo/807527/ Michael
By Michael Berry · #675 ·
July 14 in CNR History
July 14, 1943 Opening ceremonies are held at Gare central de Montreal, owned by Canadian National. The structure had been first proposed in 1929. Regular service will begin tomorrow. The station will
By Mark Tomlonson · #674 ·
July 13 in CNR History
July 13, 1915 Trans-Canada passenger service begins on a collection of lines that will become the Canadian National. July 13, 1957 Sim Webb, Casey Jones' fireman on Jones' famous last run, dies of
By Mark Tomlonson · #673 ·
July 12 in CNR History
July 12, 1871 The first narrow gauge railroad in North America (i.e. the first railroad deliberately built to a gauge smaller than "standard" for economic or engineering reasons), the 3? foot gauge
By Mark Tomlonson · #672 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
July 9, 1885 The Mobile & Ohio converts more than 500 miles of broad gauge track to standard gauge in 12 hours. July 10, 1858 At 4:30 in the afternoon the first train enters Grand Rapids MI on the
By Mark Tomlonson · #671 ·
July 4 in CNR History
July 4, 1843 The Detroit & Pontiac (MI, later GTW) begins operations as it reaches Pontiac. Happy Independence Day! Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #670 ·
Re: This Weekend in CNR History
Thank you for your kind words! Mark Tomlonson "You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough." ?????????????????? - - Mae West
By Mark Tomlonson · #669 ·
Re: This Weekend in CNR History
Happy Canada day to you Mark. Thank you for your daily post of CNR happenings. I enjoy it very much. Thanks again, Fred Eldridge To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, July 1, 2022 6:07:17 AM Subject:
By frednchris · #668 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
July 1, 1856 The Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later GTW) reaches Owosso from Detroit. July 1, 1876 The rail line from Halifax to Riviere-du-Loup, Que. is opened, completing the line from Halifax to
By Mark Tomlonson · #667 ·
June 30 in CNR History
June 30, 1873 The Central Vermont Railway is organized to take over the Vermont Central and the Vermont & Canada Railroads. June 30, 1940 Last day "archbar" freight trucks can legally operate in U.S.
By Mark Tomlonson · #666 ·
June 29 in CNR History
June 29, 1864 A Grand Trunk immigrant train in Beloeil, PQ (near St-Hilaire) fails to stop for an open swing bridge. Ninety-nine people are killed in Canada¡¯s worst train wreck. June 29, 1906
By Mark Tomlonson · #665 ·
June 27 in CNR History
June 27, 1929 The Ford family sells the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton to Pennroad, a holding company. Mark Tomlonson
By Mark Tomlonson · #664 ·
This Weekend in CNR History
June 24, 1980 Grand Trunk Western gains control of the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton. June 24, 2008 Ionia MI loses rail service as the last cars are pulled off the former Grand Trunk Western line operated
By Mark Tomlonson · #663 ·