Last Track

The last remaining section of line, now a small spur line, near Rosslyn. This track is not the original line however; when the Canadian Northern took over the line, the rails from Port Arthur to Stanley were replaced with newer, heavier steel and are dated 1902.

East of Rosslyn

This section of line was not removed until 1986. The rails ran to the Superior Brick Plant and I have vague recollections as a child of boxcars waiting on the tracks here.

Switch and Track, Rosslyn

This switch and remianing track can be found near the abandoned Superior Brick Works plant in Rosslyn.

West of Rosslyn

The seciton between Rosslyn and Stanley is now called Rosslyn Road. It is a very scenic drive along the Kaministiquia River.

Kaministiquia Bridge

The only steel bridge on the line, it was constructed in 1922 and now carries car traffic. The original bridge was washed out so many times that railway crews would often remove the rails for several weeks during the peak of spring run-off and later replace them.

Kaministiquia Bridge

Kaministiquia Bridge

As seen from the railbed of the former CNoR mainline (Ontario & Rainy RIver RR). Gives you an idea of the height of this line above the PD. The gradient was very steep, which led CNoR to re-route this line.

Telegraph Pole

One of the last few telegraph poles to be found; this one still stands near Whitefish River between Silver Creek and Hymers.

Ontario Historical Plaque

The heritage plaque that was erected by the Ontario government in the 1970's. It is located near the former site of the Hymers Station.

Hymers Bridge

The remains of one of the many bridges crossing the Whitefish River, west of Hymers.

Bridge Abutment

An overgrown concrete abutment marks the location of a bridge over the Whitefish River between Leeper and Nolalu. The near side abutment is visible in the bottom foreground.

Bridge Abutment

Beaver Dam Creek Bridge

The remains of one of the 11 small trestles over the Beaver Dam Creek west of Hillside.

Beaver Dam Creek Bridge

The remains of one of the 11 small trestles over the Beaver Dam Creek west of Hillside.

Beaver Dam Creek Bridge

Mileage Marker

This sign dates from the CN period. The railway mileage was measured from Twin City; Silver Mtn was mile 27, so this sign is in its correct location just west of the station.

West of Mackies

This was the location of the 200+ foot trestle that burned in a forest fire in 1923. CN did not replace this bridge and the railway stopped running to North Lake.

Gravel Lake

Ties still visible, partially submerged in the water of a nearby lake.

Gravel Lake

The former railbed near Gravel Lake. Skirting the sides of this small chain of lakes, the roadbed has now settled into the muskeg, with the ties still in place. This section of track was (obviously) one of the least stable on the line.

Gravel Lake

Iron Range Lake

Another section of railbed west of Iron Range Lake that had been submerged for many years under water because of a beaver dam. A tie, still in its original location, is visible in the foreground.

Iron Range Lake