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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 38.4-44.6 III (Flett Tunnel)

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 9.8-15.6) at Finmark, ON. Features the very well-known 630-foot long Flett Tunnel, which was the only tunnel on the line. It is the second longest tunnel in the area behind the Macdiarmid/Jumbo’s Cove Tunnel. During its construction in 1906, three workers lost their lives in an accidental explosion.

Part 3 of 9.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 14, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 38.4-44.6 II (Flett 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 9.8-15.6) at Finmark, ON. Features the grade as it passes Flett Station, with the remains of the siding and station still visible, along with rock cuts, high embankments and the approaches to the Flett Tunnel.

Part 2 of 9.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 13, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 38.4-44.6 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 9.8-15.6) at Finmark, ON. Features the grade from Flett/Finmark Road west to Flett Station with large embankments and rock cuts.

Part 1 of 9.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 12, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 VI

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 through several large rock cuts on its way to the former level crossing at Flett/Finmark Road close to the site of Flett Station.

Part 6 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 10, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 33.7-38.4 V

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 Sunshine Creek with rock cuts, a rare set of concrete rail holders and a unique metal/wooden box culvert combination.

Part 5 of 6.

Active, 1908-1994.

 
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Posted by on January 9, 2026 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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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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