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- New Age of locomotives - CPR (~1949)December 5, 1949 created quite a stir for Marathonians, when the CPR showed off the new General Motors Diesel Ltd. locomotives that would shortly be replacing the old steam locomotives. That day, number 7001 stayed long enough for the residents to walk around and admire its beauty.December 5, 1949 created quite a stir for Marathonians, when the CPR showed off the new General Motors Diesel Ltd. locomotives that would shortly be replacing the old steam locomotives. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Historic North ShoreCPR archives lists this photo simply as 'Historic North Shore: Lake Superior District, Ontario' It is speculated that the men in this photo could be returning from the west, where they fought in the Louis Riel Rebellion of 1885. That rail journey from Red Rock to Winnipeg was 24 hrs …CPR archives lists this photo simply as 'Historic North Shore: Lake Superior District, Ontario' It is speculated that the men in this photo could be returning from the west, where …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Logging - Horse Drawn SleighPeninsula Harbour on the Pic River was a significant link in the construction of the railway. Peninsula was the base of operations for the most difficult and costly phase of the entire construction program. Railroad tie sawmills were an industry along the shore of the Pic River.Peninsula Harbour on the Pic River was a significant link in the construction of the railway. Peninsula was the base of operations for the most difficult and costly phase of …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Logging at PeninsulaMechanization began to replace horsepower. Here a tractor is used to pile logs.Mechanization began to replace horsepower. Here a tractor is used to pile logs.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- MarathonA postcard of the town of Marathon. In the foreground is the Everest Hotel. The Everest Hotel dorms, located behind the train station, housed single men, mill and woodyard workers. The little square building behind the Everest was the taxi stand. In the background, is the CPR 'Canadian' passenger train, …A postcard of the town of Marathon. In the foreground is the Everest Hotel. The Everest Hotel dorms, located behind the train station, housed single men, mill and woodyard workers. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationThe Marathon Station opened for business June 3, 1946 before it was even completed. Until 1953 when the western section of the Trans Canada Highway was finally opened, the only way in or out of Marathon was by train.The Marathon Station opened for business June 3, 1946 before it was even completed. Until 1953 when the western section of the Trans Canada Highway was finally opened, the only …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train Station (~ 1945)In the background of this photo you can see the train depot under construction. In the foreground, are the dormatories for construction workers.In the background of this photo you can see the train depot under construction. In the foreground, are the dormatories for construction workers.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationPhoto of the Canadian Pacific Railway station under construction.Photo of the Canadian Pacific Railway station under construction.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train Station (~1946)Marathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroadMarathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train Station (~1946)Photo shows the bunk houses for the road construction workers and/or employees of the train station.Photo shows the bunk houses for the road construction workers and/or employees of the train station.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationLocomotive possibly stopped to 'tank up' at the water towers before heading west to Thunder Bay.Locomotive possibly stopped to 'tank up' at the water towers before heading west to Thunder Bay.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Rail Tie Sawmill - Peninsula HarbourA view of a rail tie sawmill at Peninsula Harbour in Marathon, Ontario. A company from Nipigon would arrive by train with their horses in time for the spring rafting season. They would set up their sawmill operations on the shore of Peninsula Harbour, north of the wood yard operations …A view of a rail tie sawmill at Peninsula Harbour in Marathon, Ontario. A company from Nipigon would arrive by train with their horses in time for the spring rafting …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Rail Tie Sawmill - Peninsula HarbourA view of the rail tie sawmill at Penninsula Harbour, Marathon, Ontario. As part of an agreement with the Canadian Government and CPR, the mill had to do the de-watering process and provide logs for the rail tie mill.A view of the rail tie sawmill at Penninsula Harbour, Marathon, Ontario. As part of an agreement with the Canadian Government and CPR, the mill had to do the de-watering …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Water TowerOriginally, water for the town had to be drawn from the lake. It needed to be heavily chlorinated. Later water from an artesian well, behind the town was found to be clean, safe and provided a sufficient supply for all the town's needs. In 1957 a new 208,000 gallon water …Originally, water for the town had to be drawn from the lake. It needed to be heavily chlorinated. Later water from an artesian well, behind the town was found to …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Marathon Train StationPhoto of Marathon Train Station In April of 1944, work began on the mill site. The General Timber depot near the CPR tracks became construction headquarters. Temporary board and tar paper buildings sprang up to the east.Photo of Marathon Train Station In April of 1944, work began on the mill site. The General Timber depot near the CPR tracks became construction headquarters. Temporary board and tar …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Mink TunnelLocated approximately 15 miles west of Marathon, this view is looking east towards the town. As faithful passengers on the Canadian, one of the highlights of each trip was going through the tunnels, especially in the daylight, when the interior passengers lights were turned off. For a few moments that …Located approximately 15 miles west of Marathon, this view is looking east towards the town. As faithful passengers on the Canadian, one of the highlights of each trip was going …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Red Sucker TunnelThe Canadian Pacific Railway completed this section of track while the troops were headed for Manitoba from Ottawa to suppress the Red River rising led by Louis Riel in 1885.The Canadian Pacific Railway completed this section of track while the troops were headed for Manitoba from Ottawa to suppress the Red River rising led by Louis Riel in 1885.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Trans Canada Highway ConstructionThe Government of Ontario was proceeding with work on Highway 17 in 1949. By 1950, it was decided that the route would include Marathon, Ontario, on the Trans Canada Highway. The construction was to be completed by 1951. In this photo, a construction tractor hauls rocks from an area to …The Government of Ontario was proceeding with work on Highway 17 in 1949. By 1950, it was decided that the route would include Marathon, Ontario, on the Trans Canada Highway. …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Trans Canada and CPR BridgeThis coloured postcard reveals the beauty surrounding the Big Pic River and Heron Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. Possible hazards of the road were dramatized one late October day when a 'Eulid' truck crashed through the guard rails to the bridge 10 ft. below. It was there that …This coloured postcard reveals the beauty surrounding the Big Pic River and Heron Bay on the shore of Lake Superior. Possible hazards of the road were dramatized one late October …Marathon District Museum & Historical Society
- Freight Train with Royal CrestPhotograph of majestic CPR steam locomotive number 25.The occasion for the photograph is unknown.Photograph of majestic CPR steam locomotive number 25.The occasion for the photograph is unknown.Marathon District Museum & Historical Society