Canada Atlantic Railway

Edgington

Location
/Western Subdivision · mile 21.8
Names and numbers
Edgington
date unknown
Dimensions
as reported
Pembroke Observer reports 2 freight trains collided near Edgington. First train was rear-ended by second eastbound after stalling on hill. Fireman Frank Walker (26) of Parry Sound killed; John McQuaig of Ottawa broke leg; engineer Crogham remained in cab, unscathed.
Capacity of Passing Track: 34 cars
Capacity of Other Tracks: 8 cars
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History
1 fact
DateStatementSourceStatus
1878John Edgington develops a settlement including home, store and post office at the narrows of Duck and Maple Lake. Made shoes for loggers; supplies from Rosseau.
Edgington Station built in village of Armstrong.
1894(?)