Chaudiere Junction

261.0 miles from Depot Harbor

Description

Protection at Public Crossings

Buildings

Bridge 48

(MP 135.99 1/2 from Alburgh Jct) This through girder bridge was 71' long, with a 66' span that carried the rails 25' above the CPR tracks below [GTRB&B]. The OA&PS initially asked for a crossing with 40' between abutments, and the CPR desired 100', which would have cost the OA&PS a further $10,000 [Renfrew Mercury, 1892-11-04].

Coal Trestle

Destroyed by fire along with more than 1,000 tons of coal and coke and 18 of 22 coal hoppers late on the night of 1956-06-26. At this time, the warehouse and stockpiles at 333 Preston St were owned by the Hall Fuel Ltd. (Ottawa Citizen 1956-06-27. Thanks to Colin Churcher)

History

References

Laurier C771 p40527

A map showing the CAR route around Chaudiere Falls and a proposed route. No date or letter.

Notes