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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 19.4-22.1 V (Blackwater River Bridge V)

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 69.1-71.8) south of Beardmore, ON. Features the grade as it passes through a rock cut and then crosses the Blackwater River on a 195-foot bridge.

Part 5 of 6.

Active, 1914-2005.

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

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 19.4-22.1 IV (Blackwater River Bridge IV)

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 69.1-71.8) south of Beardmore, ON. Features the grade as it skirts and crosses the Blackwater River with rock cuts, signaling equipment, telegraph poles and a 100-foot bridge.

Part 4 of 6.

Active, 1914-2005.

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

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 19.4-22.1 III (Beardmore Station)

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 69.1-71.8) at Beardmore, ON. Features the grade as it cuts through the town and crosses Highway 11/Trans Canada Highway. Includes the remains of the siding, culverts, spurs, views of the Blackwater River and the famous Beardmore snowman. *The Brompton Spurs were both located on the west side of Highway 11, with #2 on the southside and #1 on the north side.

Part 3 of 6.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on January 28, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 19.4-22.1 II (Beardmore Station)

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 69.1-71.8) at Beardmore, ON. Features the grade as it cuts through the town with culverts and crossings and remains of the siding, water tank, permanent slow order signs and station grounds. There is also information on the origins of the name of Beardmore.

Part 2 of 6.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on January 27, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 135.8-140.9 V (Wild Goose Station)

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 185.5-190.6) at Shuniah, ON. Features the grade as it passes West Birch Beach Road to East Floral Road with culverts, signage, the siding at Wild Goose Station and great views of Lake Superior.

Part 5 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 13, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 135.8-140.9 IV

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 185.5-190.6) at Shuniah, ON. Features the grade from Wild Goose Bay Road past Pebbly Beach Road with culverts, rock cuts and the scene of a tragic 1913 accident.

Part 4 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 11, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 135.8-140.9 III

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 185.5-190.6) at Shuniah, ON. Features the grade from Blind Creek Drive to Wild Goose Bay Road with signage, culverts, ties and phenomenal views of Lake Superior at Wild Goose Beach.

Part 3 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 10, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 135.8-140.9 II

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 185.5-190.6) at Shuniah, ON. Features the grade near Cedar Bay Road to Blind Creek Drive with milepost markers, culverts, rock cuts and great views of Lake Superior.

Part 2 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 9, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 135.8-140.9 I

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 185.5-190.6) at Shuniah, ON. Features the grade west of Grandview Beach Road as it passes close to residential properties with signage, rock cuts and great view of Lake Superior.

Part 1 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 8, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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CNoR/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision MP 132.2-135.8 V

Video of the former Canadian Northern Railway/CN-Kinghorn (Dorion) Subdivision (MP 181.9-185.5) at Silver Harbour, ON. Features the grade west of Silver Harbour Station as it crosses Silver Harbour Road and Silver Beach Road to Grandview Beach Road with rock cuts and cuttings.

Part 5 of 5.

Active, 1914-2005.

 
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Posted by on April 6, 2024 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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