Canada Atlantic Railway
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CRSW

Canadian Railway & Shipping World later Canadian Railway & Marine World

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1899-01, p81899 Pembroke BranchFencing supplied by the Page Wire Fence Co of Walkerton, On
1899-09 p260 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyFencing: Page wire
1899-10, p3031899-10 Canada Atlantic Box 6000-6999500 built this year, about to build 500 more
1899-11, p821899-11 Canada Atlantic Box 6000-6999500 being built
1899-11, p82 Canada Atlantic Box 6000-6999Trucks: Steel
1899-11, p82 Canada Atlantic Box 6000-6999Brakes: Westinghouse
1900-01, p10; Citizen, 1899-05-09, p1 quoted in email from David Jeanes1899 Canada Atlantic Refrigerator 1500-1524Some refrigerators were built. Most likely these.
1918-09 p3931851-05-01 Morley DonaldsonMorley Donaldson was born near Edinburgh, Scotland, on 1 May 1851, and was educated in France and Canada.
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1918-09 p3931881 Morley DonaldsonBefore entering railway service, Donaldson worked at E. Gilbert & Co.'s engine works in Montreal, then entered W. & F. Shanly's service and was with them during the construction of the Hoosac tunnel in Massachusetts.
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1918-09 p3931881 Morley DonaldsonDonaldson entered railway service in 1881 as chief draftsman of the Canada Atlantic Railway, and afterwards was Superintendent of its Mechanical Department; Superintendent of Traffic and Mechanical Department; and, to 11 April 1898, Superintendent of the same road at Ottawa.
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1918-09 p3931912-06-17 Morley DonaldsonOn the absorption of the Canada Atlantic Railway by the Grand Trunk Railway and its operation as the Ottawa Division, Donaldson was appointed Superintendent, retaining that position until 17 June 1912, when he was appointed Vice President and General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the Grand Trunk Pacific Coast Steamship Co. at Winnipeg.
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1918-09 p3931917-08 Morley DonaldsonDonaldson resigned the position of Vice President and General Manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Winnipeg, in August 1917, on account of ill health.
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1918-09 p3931918-08-27 Morley DonaldsonMorley Donaldson died at his home in Ottawa on 27 August 1918. He was a Member of the Engineering Institute of Canada (M.E.I.C.).
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p71900-01 Depot HarborCA to extend yards and add docks.
p71900-01 Golden LakeStation being built.
p71900-01 Elgin StreetNew freight buildings and offices at Ottawa almost ready..
p71900-01 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyTrestle filling progressing. Arnprior and Nepean are only ones left.
p191903-01 Elgin StreetAgreement with city respecting Elgin St. subway. Draft order in council prepared, subway to be 50 ft wide.
p411900-02 Depot HarborFilling trestle here, improving yards.
p411900-02 Depot HarborPress release regarding second elevator with capacity 1,500,000 bushells. Report was unauthorized.
p411900-02 Rainy Lake McCraneyFilling trestle here.
p411900-02 OttawaWork on central station will not start until next fall as they are waiting for the military stores to be vacated.
p411900-02 HawkesburyFilling trestle here.
p461900-02 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyJ.E.Duval formerly Chief Despatcher, appointed to car service agent.
p491903-02 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyWhitney to Opeongo line placed in operation. Cost $200,000 due to rock cutting and trestles. Four high trestles longer than 400 ft.
p721900-03 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyCA has built branch, "McAuley Central Ry" from five miles west of Madawaska to lumber operations.
p1051903-03 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyRumours of talks between C.J.Booth and CNoR denied.
p1151900-04 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyOntario Legislature granted subsidy of $3000/mile for railway less than five miles in length connecting Parry Sound with the Canada Atlantic.
p1211902-04 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyCrossings in Nepean, Haggerty, Fitzroy and March receive Privy Council approval.
p1321902-04 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyJames Bay Ry has secured locomotive and passenger car from CA.
p1441902-04 The Pembroke Southern Railway CompanyPS receives permission to extend to Ottawa River.
p1461903-05 Elgin StreetOttawa city council passed bylaw to divert streets for construction of subway under CA yards at Elgin St. Cost is to be $51,000 to be born by the CA, CP and Ottawa Electric.
p1691902-05 Elgin StreetCar repair shops damaged by fire recently. Two passenger cars, a combine, two freight cars and a wrecking derrick were destroyed.
p1691902-11 OttawaWork to commence on new Central station next spring.
p1891902-06 Elgin StreetCar repair shops will not be rebuilt, Subsequent work to be done in Ottawa East.
p2051901-02 The Canada Atlantic Railway Company"Through the pine woods of Ontario" is the title given to the CAR's summer folder.
p2071899-07 ValleyfieldIn reference to complain of G.M.Loy of Valleyfield that the CA crossing on Grand Ile road, Valleyfield was in dangerous condition, Messrs Bethune and Mountain on behalf of the railway stated that the cause of the complaint would be removed.
p207 Valleyfield1899-07: In reference to complain of G.M.Loy of Valleyfield that the CA crossing on Grand Ile road, Valleyfield was in dangerous condition, Messrs Bethune and Mountain on behalf of the railway stated that the cause of the complaint would be removed.
p2251901-08 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyAround ten wooden tresles being replaced by steel viaducts on concrete pedestals between Scotia Junction and Rose Point.
p2291899-08 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyThe Canada Atlantic is carrying about 200 cars of grain a day from Depot Harbor. Up to the end of July over 5,000,000 bushells of grain had been received at Depot Harbor since spring.
p2381900-08 The Pembroke Southern Railway CompanyParliament voted for subsidy of $64,000 for line from Golden Lake to Bancroft.
p2611899-09 The Canada Atlantic Railway Company5,087,000 bushells of grain have been received at Depot Harbor from start of navigation to Aug 1.
p2621903-08 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyParliament increased capitol of CA from $7.2M to $10.2M providing for issue of some stocks as preference not exceeding 5%, authorise issue of bonds to $35,000 per mile.
p2671899-09 Elgin StreetThe Canada Atlantic will not rebuild car shops at the foot of Elgin St, Ottawa which were recently burned as the shops built this year at Ottawa East & Stewarton provide sufficient facilities.
p2671899-09 Elgin StreetAn addition of 9 stalls is being made to the roundhouse.
p2681899-09 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyNotice of Annual General Meeting to be held on Sept 26.
p2681902-08 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyNew branch constructed from Whitney to Opeongo Lake for St. Anthony Lumber Co. The branch is 14 miles long, and was constructed by J.R.McQuigge, contractor.
p2961899-10 The Pembroke Southern Railway CompanyNotice that P.S. has been leased to CA for 5 years, percentage of earnings as rent.
p2961899-10 The Pembroke Southern Railway CompanyIt is said that the leasing of this line by the CA will not hinder the proposed extension from Golden Lake to Bancroft, so as to give a close connection to Toronto, but will materially assist the scheme at it will allow the projectors to devote their whole energies to its construction.
p3051903-09 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyArranging for surveys of line to Sault Sainte Marie. G.A.Mountain to be in charge.
p3371902-10 OttawaOttawa city solicitor believes Ottawa should recover $50,000 from CA for station bonus. J.R.Booth states that he has not abandoned the project, and that it is to start when the site becomes available.
p3511899-12 Elgin StreetElectric crossing signals installed at Concession, LeBreton, Division and Rochester Street crossing in Ottawa.
p3531901-12 Chadiere JunctionGates placed at crossing with Richmond Rd. 3 pairs of gates in 150 yards -- citizens considering a viaduct.
p3571901-12 The Pembroke Southern Railway CompanyPS applies to extend line to Ottawa River, and enter agreements with Toronto,Lindsay&Pembroke Ry, Pontiac Pacific Ry or any other railway.
p3711901-12 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyEarnings for past fiscal year was $1,786,000 versus $1,824,000 for previous year; profit of $375,000 vs $366,000.
p3811902-11 CaldwellLocation surveys completed for new four mile spur from Caldwell to Radnor Iron Mines.
p3811902-11 The Canada Atlantic Railway CompanyLocation surveys completed for new four mile spur from Caldwell to Radnor Iron Mines.
p381 Caldwell1902-11: Location surveys completed for new four mile spur from Caldwell to Radnor Iron Mines.