This is the C.N.R. rail yard in Rainy River as it appeared in 1935. It is quite a contrast from the current operation. Today the yards handle tonnage far in excess of what was handled during the 'ste
This is the C.N.R. rail yard in Rainy River as it appeared …
A view of the Canadian National Railway yards as it appeared in 1935, looking east in Rainy River, Ontario. This is quite a contrast from today's local operation which handles tonnage far in excess o
A view of the Canadian National Railway yards as it appeared in …
Aerial view of Rainy River showing its importance as a major lumbering center as early as 1900. Rainy River was the mid point transfer for shipment of grain from the west and lumber to the east, for
Aerial view of Rainy River showing its importance as a major lumbering …
On September 3,1973, a historical plaque commemorating the Canadian Northern Railway was unveiled at Rainy River. Shown from left to right-John Sirman (C.N.R. Rainy River), Arthur Solomomian,(Clerk-T
On September 3,1973, a historical plaque commemorating the Canadian Northern Railway was …
In this photo we see the damage to C.N.R. tracks, hydro lines and culverts that resulted after the heavy rainfall in June 2002. This aerial photo was taken two miles from Flanders Station near Rainy
In this photo we see the damage to C.N.R. tracks, hydro lines …
An aerial view of the damage to the C.N.R. tracks over the Seine River, June 2002. This aerial photo of the Seine River, was taken two miles from Flanders Station.
An aerial view of the damage to the C.N.R. tracks over the …
Coloured aerial photo of C.N.R. train tracks buried in erosion caused by the heavy rainfalls that occurred in this Northwestern region during the month of June 2002.
Coloured aerial photo of C.N.R. train tracks buried in erosion caused by …
The gentlemen that wore these hats were conductors for the railroad. In this position, they were the most visible of the railway men. They were responsible for assisting the public traveling on the t
The gentlemen that wore these hats were conductors for the railroad. In …
An earlier glimpse of the C.N.R. depot in Rainy River. Rainy River was the division point between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg. The dimensions of the 129'x30' depot is unique as it has the absence of a b
An earlier glimpse of the C.N.R. depot in Rainy River. Rainy River …