Newfoundland's Railways
All Newfoundland railways were built to the British
Colonial gauge of 42 inches, (3 feet, 6 inches).
Originally incorporated May 9, 1881 several railways built and operated
in Newfoundland. Much of the system was built and operated for many
years by the Reid-Newfoundland Company (1901-1923 before finally being
taken over by the Government. When Newfoundland joined Confederation
in 1949 as the 10th. Province of Canada, Canadian National Railways
took over the common carrier railway. In 1981 TerraTransport was created
by Canadian National to take over the railway and to provide bus and
ship services. The railway ceased all operations at the end of September
1988. A smaller amount of railways were operated by Anglo-Newfoundland
Development (AND Co.) and other companies. Eventually, all were abandoned
and today none remain anywhere on the Island.
LINK: http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/railway.html
Buchans Railway
Grand Falls Central Railway
Millertown Railway
Newfoundland Railway
Government of Newfoundland
1923 - 1949
CNR Newfoundland
1949 - 1988
103 posing at Whitbourme circa 1900. Ken Pieroway collection
Note the wheels on hand car. Port Blantford 1905
