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Gunflint & Lake Superior: Ontario’s Private American Railroad

07 Apr

Looking for something to do during the COVID-19 situation? Why not join me for a talk on a fascinating piece of area history?

Tonight, April 7th, I’ll be presenting Gunflint & Lake Superior: Ontario’s Private American Railroad live on YouTube. This is a very unique and obscure story that spans the two countries that share the Boundary Waters. The presentation contains some great information, as well as numerous period and modern photos. Click on the link below for more details.

Please join me if you can and feel feel to share this link with anyone who may be interested. The live stream starts at 7pm Eastern time.

 
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Posted by on April 7, 2020 in History, Railway, Video

 

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Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad V

26 Feb

This week’s episode of our YouTube tour of the G&LS covers the section of line south of the International Boundary (MP 0.62). Here the railroad crosses a small creek on a crib bridge. Remains of the corduroyed grade, the bridge piles and cribs and even a hand brake are visible.

 
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Posted by on February 26, 2019 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad IV

20 Feb

This week’s episode of our YouTube tour of the G&LS covers the section of line south of the International Boundary (MP 0.5). Here, as the railroad skirts the edge of Gunflint Lake, the grade sits on corduroyed logs and passes through a long rock cut.

 
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Posted by on February 20, 2019 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad III

11 Feb

This week’s episode of our YouTube tour of the G&LS covers the area around the former US Customs House, located metres from the International Boundary. Featured as well is the site of the agent’s house, perched on a hill immediately south of the Customs House.

 
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Posted by on February 11, 2019 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad II

05 Feb

This week’s episode of our YouTube tour of the G&LS covers the section of line where it crosses the International Boundary from Ontario to Minnesota. Telegraph wire, the former trestle crossing, spikes and pieces of rail are all featured.

 
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Posted by on February 5, 2019 in Hiking, History, Railway, Video

 

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