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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 Mid-Michigan Railroad. Abandonment of the 15.83 mile branch was approved last November. Mark Tomlonson

June 25, 1900 Grand Trunk's "International Limited" makes its first run from Montreal to Chicago. There will be no eastbound train with the same official name until World War I. June 25, 1906 The James Bay Railway Company becomes the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway Company. (later Canadian National). Mark Tomlonson

June 26, 1848 The Vermont Central Railroad opens between White River Junction and Bethel. June 26, 1918 The USRA contracts with the American Railway Express, making it the sole U.S. express operator on U.S. railroads. June 26, 1968 The Interstate Commerce Commission urges a study of the United States passenger rail network. June 27, 1929 The Ford family sells the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton to Pennroad, a holding company. June 28, 2006 The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration issues the first-ever crash-worthiness standards for locomotives with the goal of protecting head-end crews. Mark Tomlonson

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 U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt signs the Hepburn Act, which increases Interstate Commerce Commission power over railroad rates. June 29, 1973 The last passenger train between Detroit to Pontiac, Grand Trunk Western 999, leaves Brush Street Depot. Because tracks have already removed to make room for the Renaissance Center, passengers walk a block and a half from the concourse to board the train. Mark Tomlonson

Happy Canada Day! July 1, 1876 The rail line from Halifax to Riviere-du-Loup, Que. is opened, completing the line from Halifax to Levis. It will later become part of Canadian National. July 1, 1937 The Federal Railroad Retirement Act begins, covering all U.S. railroads. The Act replaces voluntary retirement and disability on roughly 80 railroads. July 1, 1947 The Association of American Railroads approves the use of Grade C couplers on all new equipment. This coupler is stronger than the previous one and will allow railroads to better exploit the increased tractive effort of diesels compared to steam. Mark Tomlonson

July 2, 1860 The Grand Trunk completes its line between levis and Riviere-du-Loup. It will later be extended to Halifax. July 2, 1969 Canadian National’s "Caribou", serving Newfoundland, makes its last regular run. July 2, 2004 CNR clears the last regulatory hurdle in its purchase of BC Rail. Mark Tomlonson

July 3, 1908 The Grand Trunk depot in Ionia MI catches fire, destroying several freight cars and the Presbyterian Church (which caught fire while Friday services were being conducted) as well as damaging several homes. July 4, 1843 The Detroit & Pontiac (MI, later GTW) begins operations as it reaches Pontiac. Mark Tomlonson

At the end of April, Ontario Southland Railway no longer provided service on the CN Cayuga Sub. between St. Thomas and Tillsonburg. Is there a local out of London that serves Formet Industries in St. Thomas and Integrated Grain Processors Co-Op in Aylmer? Formet manufactured auto frames and IGPC Aylmer was provided with tank cars. Cando Rail Services provided a switcher at Formet. Doug Renshaw Burlington, ON.

July 10, 1858 At 4:30 in the afternoon the first train enters Grand Rapids MI on the Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad (later DGH&M, GTW). July 10, 1920 Henry Ford himself buys the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad, trying to ensure access to coal and timber for the Ford Motor Company. July 10, 1926 Hermann Lemp patents a control system for diesel-electric locomotives. The system remains the basis of all modern diesel-electric locomotives. July 10, 1960 Canadian National steamer 6167 makes her first excursion trip. July 10, 1962 The Gulf, Mobile & Ohio announces a merger feasibility study with the Illinois Central is currently in process. July 11, 1963 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen votes to abolish its membership rule prohibiting non-whites from joining the union. 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 Toronto & Nipissing Railway, (later MR, GT, CN) opens for business. July 12, 1965 Canadian National buys 14 ex-Boston & Maine RDC's. July 12, 2016 The former Detroit & Toledo Shore Line passenger depot in Monroe MI burns to the ground. The building had been abandoned. Mark Tomlonson

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 cancer at age 83. Mark Tomlonson

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 subsequently be owned by Homburg Invest Inc. (Canmarc) and Cominar REIT. Mark Tomlonson

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 Mediation and Conciliation to mediate disputes between railroads and their labor unions. July 15, 2004 Canadian National assumes full ownership of BC Rail, with the government of British Columbia retaining ownership of the right of way. Mark Tomlonson

July 16, 1945 Canadian National Railway opens its ore dock at Port Arthur ONT. Mark Tomlonson

July 17, 1879 The Canadian government purchases the Grand Trunk line between Riviere-du-Loop and Levis, Que., and makes it part of the Intercolonial Railway. (Later CN) July 17, 1954 Last commuter run between Detroit and Port Huron MI on the Grand Trunk Western Mt. Clemens Sub. July 17, 1962 Canadian National paints the “Super Continental” in the new black and grey passenger scheme first shown on the “Ocean Limited”. Mark Tomlonson

Left Hamilton Stuart St. yard at 10:30A today heading to Port Robinson with following power: 3084 ET 44AC 3836 ES44AC BCOL 4621 Dash8-40CMu Capped Built 1990 2406 Dash8-40CM Capped Built 1990 BCOL 4615 Dash8-40CMu Capped Built 1990 40 cars DPU 3090 ET44AC 70 cars Assume 4621, 2406 and 4615 have been sold. Doug Renshaw Burlington, ON.

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, 1856 Illinois Central runs its first Chicago suburban train, to Hyde Park. July 21, 1926 Ceremonial start of Illinois Central's electrified suburban service in Chicago. Regular service will begin August 7. Mark Tomlonson

Webinar: The Steam Locomotives of John Street – July 23rd 2020 If you are not yet getting our monthly Toronto Railway Museum news bulletin, you will not be aware of our upcoming fourth in our series of 10th Anniversary webinar by Derek Boles, our acclaimed Railway Historian. It will happen from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday, July 23rd 2020. While we encourage donations, the webinars are free. This specific webinar will feature over 200 images will show steam engines at the Toronto Roundhouses and in operation throughout the Toronto Area, as well as maps and diagrams explaining their operations. It will cover the years from 1897 to 1960. Almost 200 folks have enjoyed each of the past three webinars! You must register to get access to the webinar. For more information and to register, visit https://torontorailwaymuseum.com/trm2018/events/online-lecture-the-steam-locomotives-of-john-street/ Russ Milland Toronto Railway Historical Association www.trha.ca

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July 27, 1957 The Musquodoboit Railway ends steam operations with a special trip behind Canadian National #3409. Mark Tomlonson

July 29, 1914 The Grand Trunk Railway amalgamates the Canada Atlantic Railway. Mark Tomlonson