Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 52.7-57.5) west of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade as it heads west from Rolland Lake towards Nezah Station with cuttings, old spurs and concrete culverts.
Part 1 of 7.
Active, 1914-2005.
Extra Credit is video series that examines topics related to history in the Thunder Bay District and exploring that history.
Ever wondered about the challenges of actually getting out to do historical explorations? Part of the experience of heading outdoors in getting there. Whether your destination is a few minutes or a few hours away, the drive is always an adventure. In the past we’ve looked at such things as hiking gear, bikes, etc., so I thought we might as well look at one of the most important parts of any exploration. While everyone’s perspective is a little different, I provide my thoughts on vehicles, tires and pet accessories. This is Part 1 of a multipart series, so be sure to have a look at Part 2 as well.
Enjoy!
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade west of the Namewaminikan River Trestle as it passes through a ballast pit known as Spur KI-21. At the west end of the pit, near Kinghorn Road, there was at one time a flag stop at Milepost 45 called the Sturgeon River Crossing.
Part 8 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
On August 22, 1990, the rear portion of an eastbound train derailed on Canadian National’s now decommissioned Kinghorn Subdivision at the Namewaminikan River Bridge, Milepost 44.4. Numerous cars and the caboose left the rails, with several cars coming to rest in the river. Part of the bridge and an unknown length of the track were damaged, which took 3 days to repair. The video was shot on August 22nd and 24th. The cause of the derailment was due to thermal misalignment, more commonly referred to as “heat kink.”
Video courtesy of M. Darling.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the 366-foot trestle over the Namewaminikan or Sturgeon River, referred to locally as the “44 Bridge.” It may have been rebuilt in 1985 and suffered some damage as a result of an August 1990 derailment. **Many thanks to Richard and Maryann for their information.
Part 7 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade west of Kinghorn Station with rock cuts, old logging spurs, a very rare standing telegraph pole and the approaches to the Namewaminikan River Bridge.
Part 6 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade west of Kinghorn Station with cuttings, milepost markers and a very rare rock culvert.
Part 5 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade west of Kinghorn Station with cuttings, rock cuts, milepost markers and several very rare rock culverts.
Part 4 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade west of Kinghorn Station with cuttings, culverts, including a rare wooden box culvert, milepost markers and scenic views.
Part 3 of 8.
Active, 1914-2005.
Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn Subdivision (MP 40-45) east of Jellicoe, ON. Features the grade south of Kinghorn Station on Partridge Lake with the remains of a sawmill operation belonging to the Kinghorn Timber Company, which was served by a small spur in the late 1930s. Several abandoned trucks, a wood frame bunkhouse and a concrete structure (possibly a lumber kiln) are part of the site.
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