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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 IV

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 4.7-9.4) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade west of the Sunshine Culvert as it passes through a large rock culvert, over a lengthy embankment and includes a rare set of concrete rail holders.

Part 4 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 8, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 III (Sunshine Creek Culvert)

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 4.7-9.4) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it passes Sunshine Creek on a high embankment that was previously a large trestle, and was replaced with a large concrete culvert by the Claydon Company of Winnipeg in 1921. The LAC document ID number is 395411.

Part 3 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 7, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 II

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 4.7-9.4) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it continues to run backward, northeast, to help mitigate some gradient issues in the area and includes rock cuts and several high embankments.

Part 2 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 6, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 I

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 4.7-9.4) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade on the west side of Ellis Road as it runs backward, northeast, to help mitigate some gradient issues in the area. Includes the site of a washed out box culvert which occurred in the last four years and has been partially repaired.

Part 1 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 5, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 30.8-33.7 V (Ellis Station)

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 1.8-4.7) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it passes through the remains of the siding at Ellis Station with rock cuts, high embankments and a rare wooden box culvert to a crossing of Ellis Road.

Part 5 of 5.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 2, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 30.8-33.7 IV (Ellis Station)

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 1.8-4.7) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it passes through the station at Ellis, which became more important following the rerouting of the line in 1924. Remains of the station, siding, a well and possibly the water tank and other objects are visible.

Part 4 of 5.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 1, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Travel

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 30.8-33.7 III

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 1.8-4.7) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it passes along several cuts and high embankments as it approaches Ellis Station.

Part 3 of 5.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on December 31, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 30.8-33.7 II

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 1.8-4.7) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade as it passes along several cuts and numerous high embankments with concrete rail pedestals and a rare, wooden box culvert. \

Part 2 of 5.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on December 30, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 30.8-33.7 I

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 1.8-4.7) at Sunshine, ON. Features the grade from Sunshine Crossroad west along a high embankment with a rare, concrete culvert that was constructed in 1917.

Part 1 of 5.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on December 29, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 28.5-30.8 III

Video of the former Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-Lake Superior Division, Canadian Government Railways-Fort William Subdivision, Canadian National Railways-Fort William/Lake Superior/Graham/Raith/Graham Subdivision (MP 0.3-1.8) at Sistonens Corners, ON. Features the grade as it parallels the Matawin River to Sunshine Crossroad with large embankments, rock cuts and a part of a rare concrete rail holder.

Part 3 of 3.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on December 22, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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