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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 17-19.9 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/Crest Subdivision at Murillo, ON. Features the grade as it passes through a normally flooded cut due to beaver activity to John Street Road. The right of way is picked up again where it crosses Maki Road on its way to Crest Station.

Part 4 of 4.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 17, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 17-19.9 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/Crest Subdivision at Murillo, ON. Features the grade east of John Street Road as it passes through a large swamp where the right of way has been impacted by beaver activity. It then transitions into a upland area with less vegetation and elevated grade.

Part 3 of 4.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 16, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 17-19.9 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/Crest Subdivision at Murillo, ON. Features the grade west of Mud Lake Road as it passes through several cuttings before entering a large swamp and includes a very rare glass insulator. *Please note that this portion of the right of way lies on private property and permission was obtained to explore the grade.

Part 2 of 4.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 15, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 17-19.9 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/Crest Subdivision at Murillo, ON. Features the grade west of Mud Lake Road as it passes through the area on an long embankment. *Please note that this portion of the right of way lies on private property and permission was obtained to explore the grade.

Part 1 of 4.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 14, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 10.9-17 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/Crest Subdivision at Baird, ON. Features the grade as it crosses Boulter Road and Calvert Road in the Municipality of Oliver-Paipoonge passing through farming areas with some substantial cutting work.

Part 3 of 3.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 9, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 10.9-17 II (Baird 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/Crest Subdivision at Baird, ON. Features the grade as it crosses Townline Road and Nicholettes Road in the Municipality of Oliver-Paipoonge passing through farming areas with the location of Baird Station.

Part 2 of 3.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 8, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 10.9-17 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/Crest Subdivision at Thunder Bay, ON. Features the grade as it crosses Gratton Road and passes through farming areas on the western side of the city.

Part 1 of 3.

Active, 1908-1925.

 
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Posted by on April 7, 2025 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 7-10.9 VII

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/Crest Subdivision at Thunder Bay, ON. Feature the grade west of Oliver Road where it passes through the area on a very elevated right of way, eventually crossing a branch of the Neebing River on an unknown structure, a small remnant of which can still be seen in creek.

Part 7 of 7.

Active, 1908-1925.

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

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 7-10.9 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/Crest Subdivision at Thunder Bay, ON. Features the grade west of Mapleward Road as it becomes Kline Road and then transitions back into a trail. There is a significant section of the grade that has been removed before it crosses the Neebing River and the remnants that structure are still visible. There was also a water tank nearby to the river from prior to 1915 to 1921.

Part 6 of 7.

Active, 1908-1925.

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

 

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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 7-10.9 V (Moose’s Nose)

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/Crest Subdivision at Thunder Bay, ON. This area with a unique layout was known as the “Moose’s Nose” or “Devil’s Elbow.” Features the grade along the northern side of the nose as it passes through a long, interesting rock cut and some scenic areas to Mapleward Road.

Part 5 of 7.

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

 

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