Newfoundland Railway Branch Lines History

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Which branch was built to connect with the coastal boat service in Notre Dame Bay?

  • The Harbour Grace branch
  • The Lewisporte Branch (correct)
  • The Argentia branch

Which branch was upgraded in 1941 to serve the U.S. Navy base?

  • The Argentia branch (correct)
  • The Placentia branch
  • The Harbour Grace branch
  • The Lewisporte branch

Which company operated the railway lines from Grand Falls to the port of Botwood?

  • The Millertown Railway
  • The A.N.D. Company (correct)
  • The R.G.Reid Railway
  • The Harpoon Logging Railway

Which railway line was primarily used to carry pulpwood?

<p>The Harpoon Logging Railway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch was taken up in 1915-16?

<p>The Tilton branch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the St. John's streetcar system start operating?

<p>1900 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following branch lines continued operations until the 1980s?

<p>Placentia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Blackman contract of 1881?

<p>To construct a branch line to Harbour Grace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company built the St. John's streetcar system?

<p>Reid Newfoundland Company (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the main line of the Newfoundland railway become operational?

<p>Between 1883 and 1900 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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