May 30, 1908 In the United States, the "Ash Pan Act" requires all steam locomotives to be equipped with an ash pan that can be opened without crawling under the engine.
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May 30, 1957 The last official steam-powered passenger train leaves Halifax NS. Steam will make at least one additional appearance before the end.
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May 30, 1960 Canadian National announces that its conversion from steam to diesel is complete.
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May 31, 1947 The Gulf, Mobile & Ohio acquires the Chicago & Alton.
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May 31, 1949 This past month, airline passenger-miles exceed Pullman passenger-miles for the first time.
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May 31, 1972 At 12:28 pm Canadian National sends its last communication by Morse code, ending the use of Morse code for official railroad purposes in Canada. The message is sent from the Winnipeg Dispatcher to an agent in Morris, Manitoba.
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Mark Tomlonson
