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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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GTP/CN-Graham Subdivision MP 7-10.9 IV (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 westward along the northern side of the nose to the site of a unique, well-preserved stone culvert.

Part 4 of 7.

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

 

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