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This Weekend in CNR History


 

December 20, 1869 The Michigan Central begins joint operations with the Great Western Railway of Canada.

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December 20, 1918 "Canadian National Railways" is approved as the new name for Canadian Government Railways.

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December 21, 1948 Grand Trunk Western opens a new passenger depot in Grand Rapids MI. The structure and associated trackage costs $250,000. ($2.6 million in 2018 dollars.)

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December 22, 1886 The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad is created from the merger of the Sault Ste. Marie & Marquette, Mackinaw & Marquette and Wisconsin, and Sault Ste. Marie & Mackinac Railroad Companies.

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Mark Tomlonson