Chronology
Every dated history fact across the site, in date order. Precision varies — some dates are just a year — so ordering within a year is approximate. Showing all entity types.
| Date | Subject | Statement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897-09-27≥ | William A. Smith | A combination locomotive and observation car passed through the city Saturday from Madawaska. The car is owned by president E.C. Smith of the Central Vermont railway and is called the 'St. Lawrence'. With his family, president Smith has been spending a month on the Madawaska. (As reported by 27 September 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Journal 1897-09-27(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-04 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Russell delivered report. ROW to cost average of $9/acre or $100/mile based on sample. Hale, Fortin, Millar and Thibodeau to meet Booth regarding operation. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-10-05 | Casselman | The village of Casselman, on the line of the Canada Atlantic Railway is in flames. Telegraph and telephone communication with the village was cut off at an early hour today ... The fire started in the bush surrounding the village. ... Fire appliances were telegraphed for from Ottawa but trains are unable to approach the town as the tracks are surrounded by flames. The Boston train is delayed on the other side of Casselman and will have to wait until the fire is under control. (New York Times, 6 October: 'no trains can pass either way.') | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-05(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),New York Times 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-05 | Casselman | The passenger train, which left Montreal on Tuesday morning was hemmed in with the fire all Tuesday and night and only reached Ottawa Wednesday morning. ... the train, of which Mr. Pease was the conductor, reached Casselman about 11.45. ... about two miles west of the village the train was flagged, and ... the conductor was informed by a section-man that the fire had destroyed South Indian and that further progress would be fraught with the greatest danger. ... within an hour we were forced to retreat and Casselman was on fire. (Ottawa Journal, 7 October: the train 'started out at a high rate of speed, and was flagged a short distance outside of the village by a sectionman'.) | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Eastern Ontario Review 1897-10-08(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-05 | South Indian | The fire reached South Indian about 2 o'clock to-day, and in a few minutes, so fierce were the flames, the village was one mass of fire. ... South Indian, eight miles to the west and nearer Ottawa, comprised about sixty houses two saw mills and two general stores. The residents numbered about three hundred. (Ottawa Citizen, 7 October: 'The C.A.R. lost eight freight cars and the station.') | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-05 | Cheney | Yesterday afternoon at Cheney, Ont., on the Rockland branch of the Canada Atlantic railway, the whole village was wiped out by the bush fires, including the station, sawmill, and several thousand cords of wood. Hammond and Clarence Creek, two other stations on the same branch are also expected to go ... (Ottawa Free Press, 7 October: 'the whole twelve houses and railway station, which comprised the village were completely destroyed.') | Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-05 | Ottawa East Roundhouse | Work on the C.A.R. roundhouse in Ottawa East is being carried on in a rapid manner. About 60 men are employed. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-05(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-05 | Nation River Bridge | As the bridge over the Nation at Casselman has been damaged it is not likely that there will be any traffic on the road east of Casselman to-day. (Ottawa Journal, 7 October: 'The big bridge over the C. A R. took fire during the afternoon and was much damaged. The stringers and ties were nearly all burned off and the bridge rendered totally unsafe. ... It was from the burning of these mills that the bridge took fire.') | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-06 | South Indian Water Tower | Station and water tank at South Indian destroyed. | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-06 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The C. A. R. Company, with a philanthropic spirit, gave ready assistance last night to the homeless families. Mr. A. W. Fleck and Mr. John Smith engaged quite a number of expresses to go around the bakeries in the city and purchase as much bread as possible. About 200 loaves were procured, and these, with large quantities of cheese and butter, were sent down the line on a special train late last night. (Ottawa Journal, 7 October: 'Two food specials were sent down by the C.A.R., the first arriving at two o'clock yesterday morning and the other last evening.') | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-08(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-06≥ | South Indian Depot | The C.A.R. lost eight freight cars and the station. (Ottawa Journal, 6 October, Churcher's summary: 'Station and water tank at South Indian destroyed.') (As reported by 6 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-07 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | About noon word was received that a special train would leave the Central station for Casselman at twelve o'clock. The train was composed of an engine and the private car of Mr. E. J Chamberlain, general manager of the C.A.R. ... Shortly before the train left a relief train, sent out in the morning, drew into the station. It had on board about 75 refugees from the devastated district, for whom the C.A. R. furnished free transportation. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-07≥ | Cheney Depot | The sawmill at Cheneys was owned by Mr. D.B. McDonald; and the hotel by Mr. Dumas, who saved his household effects. The C.A.R. station was also destroyed. (Ottawa Free Press, same date: 'Cheney station, seven miles from the main line, was completely wiped out. The fire reached that hamlet around 2.30 o'clock Tuesday ... the whole twelve houses and railway station, which comprised the village were completely destroyed.') (As reported by 7 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-07≥ | Casselman Depot | The village of Casselman was situated on both sides of the river Nation. The station was in North Casselman, but the largest number of houses and the mills were all in South Casselman. ... In the part called North Casselman the number of buildings burned is not large. The Canada Atlantic station and freight shed are both destroyed. ... The C. A. Railway Company lost heavily around Casselman. Not only was their station destroyed, but their bridge over the Nation was badly damaged. (As reported by 7 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-07≥ | Casselman Freight Shed | In the part called North Casselman the number of buildings burned is not large. The Canada Atlantic station and freight shed are both destroyed. (As reported by 7 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-07≥ | Nation River Bridge | The C.A.R. bridge over the Nation River was opened to traffic about half past eight o'clock last night and the expresses to and from Montreal crossed over. ... The bridge is a heavy iron one about 600 feet in length, with a flooring of heavy timbers. All the timbers were burned, and these had to be replaced. (Ottawa Citizen, same date: at 9 o'clock last night the train from Montreal, due at 8.35, passed over it.) (As reported by 7 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-09 | Vars | Bearbrook is threatened to-day with fire, and the villagers are momentarily expecting to be burned out. All are out doing their best to fight the flames, but the wind is blowing straight down upon the village, and it seems certain that unless the wind changes the fire will be upon them. The train due in the city at 11.20 a.m. did not arrive until half-past 12. ... A large number of cars were upon the siding, and it was thought advisable to move these for fear the fire should reach them. The engine from the passenger train was taken off, and it pulled the freight cars to a place of temporary safety. | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-09(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-11 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Hale, Fortin, Millar and Thibodeau to met Booth regarding operation, he is to respond soon in writing. Inspected routes into town. James Fowler offers to build and operate road for one year. Plans and profiles cost $97. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-10-11 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The C.A.R. excursion to South Indian and Casselman yesterday carried down 855 persons from Ottawa. Promptly at half-past two the train left the Central station ... Eleven coaches and three baggage cars were used to convey the crowd. (Ottawa Journal, 9 October: 'It was decided to run an excursion leaving the Central depot at 2.20 p.m. and returning at 5.30 p.m. The fare will be $1 return and all the funds will be given to the relief of the sufferers.') | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-11(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-11(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-11(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-09(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-11 | Vars | On Friday the fire also approached very close to Bearbrook, and, although the rain of that evening checked it somewhat, it came very close again on Saturday. Indeed, but for the prompt efforts of some vigilant fire stampers and men of the C.A.R. it would have been upon the village. Twenty-five men were sent down to Bearbrook on Saturday by the C.A.R. and spent most of the day fighting the fire. A trench was dug about the village, on the side open to danger. The freight cars standing on the sidings at the village were brought to the city for safety by the Boston train in the evening. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-11(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-12 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Station is to be on the Ottawa River between Prince and Albert Streets. Secretary to advise Pembroke Observer, Pembroke Standard, Montreal Gazette, Ottawa Journal, Toronto Globe for tenders for construction, due 1897-11-10. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-10-12 | Casselman | Last evening Mr. Donaldson of the C.A.R. received a telegram from the agent at Casselman, which stated that the wind had driven the fire in the direction of the temporary station at the village and advised that an engine be sent down to pull the freight cars that lay on the sidings at that point, out of danger. ... a salvage train with twenty-five men on board started for Casselman in charge of Mr. J.E. Duval. ... At Casselman, all the cars were removed to the south side of the Nation river where they were in safety. | Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-12(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-15≥ | Eastern Subdivision | Mr. Walter S. Booth, railway mail clerk between Ottawa and Montreal, fell off the C.A.R. train between Alexandria and Glen Robertson and was killed. (As reported by 15 October 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Eastern Ontario Review 1897-10-15(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-18 | Ottawa East Roundhouse | Work on the construction of the new C.A.R. roundhouse in Ottawa East is progressing rapidly. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-10-18(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-20 | Ottawa Freight Sheds | Rapid progress is being made by the C.A.R. in the building of the freight sheds over the canal basin. Almost the entire surface of the basin is planked over in order to carry the tracks. Two sheds are being erected. The one nearest the canal being 300 feet long and the second one 200 feet. | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-20(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-21 | Ottawa Freight Sheds | A Journal reporter counted twenty-two carpenters at work to-day on the C.A.R and O.,A. and P.S. freight sheds. The foundation for the sheds is finished and the frame work was started yesterday morning. The company intend to erect two sheds. One will be for in-freight and the other for out-freight. A line of tracks will run to each shed. | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-21(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-23 | Ottawa Freight Sheds | The work in connection with the building of the new freight sheds of the C.A.R. and O.A. & P.S. railways is progressing rapidly. All the pile driving is complete and the frame work of the building is rapidly nearing completion. When the yard is planked it will be far superior to that on the one on Elgin street and will be more conveniently situated. | Ottawa Free Press 1897-10-23(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-26 | Chaudiere | A gang of men were at work Sunday, both day and night, putting in a new 'Y' track at the Canada Atlantic Railway crossing at the junction of Queen Street West, Britannia and Duke streets, Chaudiere. The work was rushed through on Sunday, so as not to interfere with traffic yesterday. | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-26(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-10-27 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The Ottawa and New York Railway is not pushing to have the arbitration in regard to the property on Besserer street settled. ... at present the Ottawa and New York company is concerning itself to complete arrangements with the Canada Atlantic Railway Company to use the tracks and station owned by the C.A.R. (Ottawa Journal, 30 October: 'O&NY apply to Railway Committee for terminal arrangements with the CAR.') | Ottawa Journal 1897-10-27(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...),Ottawa Journal 1897-10-30(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-11-04 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Baskins of Norwood to tender also Gibson of Toronto, Y.D.Garrall of Sout Hinckouk. Thomas Hale resigns presidency. Russell terminated. Kining to be added to board to take place of Hale. Murray becomes president, F.E.Fortin becomes Vice President. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-11-06 | The Canada Atlantic Railway Company | The Journal learned today on excellent authority that the terms submitted by the C.A.R. company for the use of their tracks on the east side of the canal are considered exorbitant by the C.P.R. and in consequence, they will build a bridge across the canal at Deep Cut, bring their line in along the west side up to Sapper's bridge. | Ottawa Journal 1897-11-06(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-11-09 | William A. Smith | Col. Smith, president of the Central Vermont railway, with a party of friends, is in the city. Col. Smith is travelling in his own special observation engine and private car Mansfield. | Ottawa Journal 1897-11-09(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-11-10 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Tenders for construction. Richard Gutehu of Chalk River to excavate for $1.50/yard rock and $1.25/yard soil. Pigalt & Pylis (Russell) offer to build for $233,000. J.A.McMahon tendered at $15,000 per mile. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-11-15 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Sounds like Russell to get contract. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-11-16 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Offer contract to Russell provided the station is on the lakeshore and provided he operate the line for 25 years as a competing line to the CPR. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-11-17 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Russell refused terms. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-11-18 | Ottawa Freight Sheds | Work is being pushed on the new Canada Atlantic railway sheds which are nearing completion. The windows were being put in yesterday and the building will be ready for occupancy in a short time. | Ottawa Citizen 1897-11-18(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-11-22 | Elgin Street Depot | A test of the Stempel fire extinguisher, was to be held this afternoon at the old C.A.R. station before the officials of the C.A.R. | Ottawa Journal 1897-11-22(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-11-29 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | More tenders received. Pembroke Construction Co. Fouler to be accepted provided guarantee. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-12-02 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Russell offers to operate as a competing line for 25 years. Fouler to respond in 10 days. | PSMinutes |
| 1897-12-02 | Ottawa Central Station | The handsome observation engine St. Lawrence and the official car Ellesmere, of the Central Vermont railway, carrying Dr. Webb, arrived at the Central depot early this morning. | Ottawa Free Press 1897-12-02(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-12-05≥ | Saint Polycarpe | Two trains met at the diamond crossing at St. Polycarpe early yesterday morning. Both trains were freights and were on different roads. The C.P.R. train ran into the centre of the Canada Atlantic when crossing resulting in considerable damage to rolling stock. Some of the wreck was forced through the end of the station house. A wrecking crew was sent down and had the line cleared shortly afterwards. No one was injured. (As reported by 5 December 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Free Press 1897-12-05(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-12-07 | Ottawa Freight Sheds | The Canada Atlantic freight sheds have been completed and a large gang of men are engaged today in moving from the old quarters on Elgin street to the Canal basin. | Ottawa Free Press 1897-12-07(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-12-10≥ | Ottawa | Evidence adduced at the adjourned inquest last night ... as to the death of Andrew Easton, brakeman on the C. A. R. went to show that the unfortunate young man, in all probability, met his sad end in being run over by a car ... about five o'clock Friday night last, he was instructed by the yard foreman to make up train No. 11 ... The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, and placed on record their hearty appreciation of the assistance given by Mr. Donaldson, Mr. Duval and other members of the railway company in conducting the investigation. (As reported by 10 December 1897; the source dates the event only relatively.) | Ottawa Citizen 1897-12-10(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1897-12-13 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Fouler provides securities in the form of guarantees from R.N.Kloell, C.E.Furnce and J.E.Hurston. Accept offer of W.Russell. | PSMinutes |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 0-4-0s #3-5 | Built by Baldwin as CA 3-5 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #3 Coteau | Sold to Gilmour Lumber Co. | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #5 Richelieu | Scrapped | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #606 | Renumbered CA 606 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #607 | Renumbered CA 607 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0s #608-611 | Renumbered CA 608-611 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #608 | Renumbered CA 608 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #609 | Renumbered CA 609 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #610 | Renumbered CA 610 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #611 | Renumbered CA 611 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #621-622 | Renumbered CA 621-622 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #621 | Renumbered CA 621 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #622 | Renumbered CA 622 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0s #623-624 | Renumbered CA 623-624 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #623 | Renumbered CA 623 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #624 | Renumbered CA 624 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #625 | Renumbered CA 625 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0s #626-627 | Renumbered CA 626-627 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #626 | Renumbered CA 626 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #627 | Renumbered CA 627 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #628 | Renumbered CA 628 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 4-6-0s #629-638 | Built by Baldwin as PSC 629-638 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0s 651-653 | Renumbered CA 651-653 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #651 | Renumbered CA 651 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #652 | Renumbered CA 652 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #653 | Renumbered CA 653 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0s #661-662 | Renumbered CA 661-662 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #661 | Renumbered CA 661 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #662 | Renumbered CA 662 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0s #663-664 | Renumbered CA 663-664 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #663 | Renumbered CA 663 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #664 | Renumbered CA 664 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #665 | Renumbered CA 665 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0s #667-669 | Renumbered CA 667-669 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #667 | Renumbered CA 667 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #668 | Renumbered CA 668 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #669 | Renumbered CA 669 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #670 | Renumbered CA 670 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #671 | Renumbered CA 671 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0s #681-683 | Renumbered CA 681-683 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #681 | Renumbered CA 681 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #682 | Renumbered CA 682 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #683 | Renumbered CA 683 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-8-0s #690-703 | Built by Baldwin as PSC 690-703 specification #4215 (CA 690-695) and #4457 (CA 696-703) | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 2-6-0 #710 | Renumbered CA 710 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Canada Atlantic 0-6-6T #724 | Renumbered CA 724 | Railroad History #147 |
| 1898 | Algonquin Park | A.W.Fleck's summer home, "Men-Wah-Tey" erected. | Fleming quoting Adelison, O. Early Days of Algonquin Park |
| 1898 | The Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway Company | Line opened Rose Point to Depot Harbor | CNRHist |
| 1898 | Unidentified Freight Cars | Last spring it had to rent 500 more to move the grain from Chicago and Duluth. | Huntsville Forester 1898-12-19(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1898 | Depot Harbor | "In 1898 Mr. MacLeod had the experience of braking on a train which pulled the first corn and wheat out of Depot Harbor." The load was 18 full cars, so heavy that they had to "double" most of the 133 miles from Depot Harbor to Madawaska; the run took 23 hours and 50 minutes. Jerry Lynn was conductor and Morris Weston engineer. | Ottawa Citizen 1933-02-24(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) |
| 1898-01 - 1898-02 | Canada Atlantic Second Class / Baggage 24 | Built by CA | Lepkey p301 |
| 1898-01 - 1898-02 | Canada Atlantic Second Class / Baggage Car 25 | Built by CA | Lepkey p301 |
| 1898-01-06 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Withdrawn offer to W.Russell. | PSMinutes |
| 1898-01-10 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | Russell holds almost all the shares (1345 of 1720). Vote to deny contract to Russell was defeated. | PSMinutes |
| 1898-01-10 | The Pembroke Southern Railway Company | James Fowler's bid was $173 000 made up of $129 000 municipal bonus , $10 500 provincial subsidy, $33 500 bonds. | Fleming Pembroke Observer |