10 Questions
Which branch was built to connect with the coastal boat service in Notre Dame Bay?
The Lewisporte Branch
Which branch was upgraded in 1941 to serve the U.S. Navy base?
The Argentia branch
Which company operated the railway lines from Grand Falls to the port of Botwood?
The A.N.D. Company
Which railway line was primarily used to carry pulpwood?
The Harpoon Logging Railway
Which branch was taken up in 1915-16?
The Tilton branch
When did the St. John's streetcar system start operating?
1900
Which of the following branch lines continued operations until the 1980s?
Placentia
What was the purpose of the Blackman contract of 1881?
To construct a branch line to Harbour Grace
Which company built the St. John's streetcar system?
Reid Newfoundland Company
When did the main line of the Newfoundland railway become operational?
Between 1883 and 1900
Explore the history of the branch lines of the Newfoundland railway, their construction, operations, and significance in connecting historic population centers. Learn about the impact of the Great Depression on branch line operations and the eventual closure of some branches in the 1980s.
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