Dr. MacDonald - Wonderful piece bringing the Island, the Railway and Confederation into perspective. As one of many who have cycled the Confederation trail, taking the time to think back considering what it was like when the rail service was in its infancy and growth is fabulous. For those who have never been on the Confederation Trail, what a fabulous opportunity we have to see the Island away from the pavement. Thank you. p.s.: My Grandfather-in-law was one of the later Conductors on the passenger service (Andrew Bell Bagnall, Retired @ 1965).
Greetings from India. Its wonderful to hear of the history of this unique island and its railway. Are some of the old rolling stock preserved? If not, then you need to do something about it. Maybe renegotiate with Ottawa. 😃😃. In India railways started way back in the 1850s. It changed the way how people went about their lives. Even today the railways are the major mode of travel for most people. The heritage of our railways has been preserved, thanks to the efforts of our Government and the tourist industry. There are three major railway museums, with a number of smaller ones.
My great grandfather, John MacKinnon, was the stationmaster of the Summerside train station. I have a photo of my grandmother, her sister, and him standing on the train platform of that train station. I would upload the photo but this page doesn't have a way of doing that.... if anyone knows I can upload it. Thanks. The photo looks to be about 1910 because my grandmother was born in 1903 in Richmond, and she looks about 7 in the photo.
Loved your story about the railway! I actually travelled from Moncton to Charlottetown on that very railway. Could you do a story on the old library that was there before they built the Confederation Centre? Or perhaps one on the old market building that was near the centre of Charlottetown?
I lived down by the railway station. As a child it was a most exciting time when the exhibition rolled in. We knew it would be a week or more of fun. I was a fun time playing on the trains at night only if you didn’t get caught by Mr. MacDonald. Trouble followers if you did. Miss the railway system for sure. Thank you for your information.
Hi Ed:my first job was a brakeman/trainman. Best job ever. Lots of stories.
Dr. MacDonald - Wonderful piece bringing the Island, the Railway and Confederation into perspective. As one of many who have cycled the Confederation trail, taking the time to think back considering what it was like when the rail service was in its infancy and growth is fabulous. For those who have never been on the Confederation Trail, what a fabulous opportunity we have to see the Island away from the pavement. Thank you. p.s.: My Grandfather-in-law was one of the later Conductors on the passenger service (Andrew Bell Bagnall, Retired @ 1965).
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Greetings from India.
Its wonderful to hear of the history of this unique island and its railway. Are some of the old rolling stock preserved? If not, then you need to do something about it. Maybe renegotiate with Ottawa. 😃😃.
In India railways started way back in the 1850s. It changed the way how people went about their lives. Even today the railways are the major mode of travel for most people. The heritage of our railways has been preserved, thanks to the efforts of our Government and the tourist industry. There are three major railway museums, with a number of smaller ones.
My great grandfather, John MacKinnon, was the stationmaster of the Summerside train station. I have a photo of my grandmother, her sister, and him standing on the train platform of that train station. I would upload the photo but this page doesn't have a way of doing that.... if anyone knows I can upload it. Thanks. The photo looks to be about 1910 because my grandmother was born in 1903 in Richmond, and she looks about 7 in the photo.
Loved your story about the railway! I actually travelled from Moncton to Charlottetown on that very railway. Could you do a story on the old library that was there before they built the Confederation Centre?
Or perhaps one on the old market building that was near the centre of Charlottetown?
Did that go via Sackville NB?
I lived down by the railway station. As a child it was a most exciting time when the exhibition rolled in. We knew it would be a week or more of fun. I was a fun time playing on the trains at night only if you didn’t get caught by Mr. MacDonald. Trouble followers if you did. Miss the railway system for sure. Thank you for your information.
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My grandfather and great grandfather were train engineers! They drove the trains !
can you please talk about the formation of the three counties of pei
I used to look out my Grandparents window in Tracdie Cross PEI, which is where I learned to count. "Look 1car2car3..cars gone by. I'm 70.
When I was very young I recall when it was my bedtime I'd hear the train whistle blow off in the distance as I drifted off to sleep.