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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch was taken up in 1915-16?

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

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

    <p>1900</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Placentia</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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