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| Date | Statement | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1887-09-21 | The C.A.R. are procuring a new patent coal crane from the United States for use in hoisting fuel at the Elgin street station on locomotive tenders. | Ottawa Free Press 1887-09-21(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher, 'Local Railway I...),Ottawa Citizen 1887-09-22(Same procurement reported the next day: 'Coal Cran...) | |
| 1893-06-29 | The large coal dump on the south side of the C.A.R. depot, which had been going up for some two weeks, was about completed. The dump would accommodate ten to twelve cars at once; a trial for its strength was made the previous afternoon, when the track was filled to its utmost capacity with heavy loaded cars. It was by far the largest in that section and would be ready for use in about a month. | Ottawa Free Press 1893-06-29(Trial made "yesterday afternoon". Transcribed by C...) |