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	The Railways of Canada Archives -- Musquodoboit Railway
		In that year a first railway bridge was completed by the Intercolonial Railway from Halifax to Dartmouth, across the Narrows of Halifax Harbour.
		In Fall 1911 the Dominion Government through the ICR purchased the Halifax and Eastern Railway plans and all rights.
		There were many stations along the route with larger stations located at Dartmouth, Musquodoboit Harbour (which now houses the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway museum), Middle Musquodoboit and Upper Musquodoboit.
	www.trainweb.org /canadianrailways/articles/MusquodoboitRailway.html

	Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion: C
		Railway coaldrops built for the Ovenden and Halifax Junction Railway Company near Halifax station in 1874.
		With the coming of the railways, industrial development transformed the area and eventually the Charlestown area became known as one of the roughest parts of Halifax, until large scale slum clearances before the Second World War.
		District of Halifax, north of Siddal and at the foot of Trooper Lane.
	members.aol.com /calderdale/c.html (8697 words)

	Nova Scotia Museum - Railway-Related Images
		Liverpool Railway Station With Halifax and Southwestern Railway Train; Private and Public Horse- Drawn Conveyances (2) In Front.
		Postcard: Intercolonial Railway Station, North Street, Halifax Which Was Destroyed By Explosion Of 1917, Shows Cabs Awaiting Arrival Of Trains.
		Liverpool Railway Station With "Halifax and Southwestern Railway" Train; Girl In White Dress On Platform.
	www.novascotiarailwayheritage.com /ns_museum_images.html (8697 words)

	Wood
		Wood as a medium As a contemporary artistic medium, wood is used in traditional and modern styles, and is an excellent m...
		Lana Wood's parents were Russian, but they g...
		Charles Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax Charles Lindley Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax (Neville Chamberlain's government.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/wood.html (2588 words)

	The Railways of Canada Archives -- Significant Dates in Nova Scotia's Railway History (1850- 1899)
		A plan to build a railway, to carry passengers in electric streetcars between Halifax and Bedford, along the west shore of the Bedford Basin, was actively pursued in 1899.
		The new railway line between Halifax and Truro was officially opened for traffic on this day.
		Two Electric Railways Planned; Halifax to Bedford, to Carry Passengers and Halifax to Lunenburg, for Passengers and Freight
	www.trainweb.org /canadianrailways/articles/SignificantDatesInNSRailwayHistoryPart2.html (2588 words)

	History of Nova Scotia, Jan 1940 - Dec 1949
		Revenue freight loaded at railway stations in Nova Scotia and received from foreign connections during December 1945 was 484,188 tons, according to the monthly report of railway traffic issued by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
		Railway officials accompanying the train over the South Shore railway were Master Mechanic J.A. Fraser of Halifax, Trainmaster G.O. Baker, and Roadmasters S.J. Cook and J.E. Kelly of Bridgewater.
		The train is standing in Halifax at the South Terminal, Union Station, on a siding on the east side of the station.
	www.littletechshoppe.com /ns1625/nshist19.html (10032 words)

	St. Margaret's Bay Region, Nova Scotia, Canada - Tales from the Bay
		In 1901 enterprising businessmen, William Mackenzie and Donald Mann, began construction of the Halifax and Southwestern Railway, linking Halifax and Yarmouth.
		In 1910 the Halifax and Southwestern Railway transported more than 200,000 people.
		Sadly, with the abandonment of the line, the old train station was demolished on March 26th, 1977.
	www.stmargaretsbayregion.com /tales.cfm?tid=2 (10032 words)

	The Railways of Canada Archives -- Significant Dates in Nova Scotia's Railway History (1850- 1899)
		A plan to build a railway, to carry passengers in electric streetcars between Halifax and Bedford, along the west shore of the Bedford Basin, was actively pursued in 1899.
		The new railway line between Halifax and Truro was officially opened for traffic on this day.
		Two Electric Railways Planned; Halifax to Bedford, to Carry Passengers and Halifax to Lunenburg, for Passengers and Freight
	www.trainweb.org /canadianrailways/articles/SignificantDatesInNSRailwayHistoryPart2.html (10032 words)

	History of Nova Scotia, Jan 1870 - Dec 1879
		The Intercolonial Railway opened its North Street Station in Halifax; it was the main passenger station for Halifax until December 1917.
		Today (2000) the Julian Calendar is still running, and is still widely used used for certain religious purposes, but — as far as I know — it is not used anywhere for any civil purposes (such as dating legal documents, or scheduling the operations of businesses, government departments, transportation, radio or television stations, etc.).
		Today (July 2000) this railway track is still in use by ten trains a week in winter — twelve in summer, with the once-a-week round trip of the VIA passenger train — as the main line, between New Glasgow through Antigonish to Havre Boucher, of the Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway.
	www.littletechshoppe.com /ns1625/nshist11.html (10032 words)

	Nova Scotia Pony Express 1849, by J. Regan
		Another correspondent, Jacob Randall, of Kingston Station, near the western border of Kings County, states that this father kept what was called a tavern on the main road at Lower Aylesford one-half mile west of Kingston station.
		There was no railway or steam navigation to assist the newspapers except perhaps in local areas for a short time.
		Randall corroborates other statements that the average time from Halifax to Victoria Beach was 8 hours, or 18 miles an hour [about 29 km/h], when the roads were good.
	www.newscotland1398.net /ponyexpress/ponyex01.html (10032 words)

	Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion: C
		Railway coaldrops built for the Ovenden and Halifax Junction Railway Company near Halifax station in 1874.
		With the coming of the railways, industrial development transformed the area and eventually the Charlestown area became known as one of the roughest parts of Halifax, until large scale slum clearances before the Second World War.
		Early stone causeways were built in the Middle Ages to serve the local monasteries and manors, such as those linking Whalley, Kirkstall, and Pontefract.
	members.aol.com /calderdale/c.html (8652 words)

	Discounted hotel reservations around Barnoldswick, Lancashire and throughout the UK
		A friendly hotel with traditional Yorkshire hospitality and modern amenities in the heart of Halifax, opposite Halifax railway station and Eureka Science Museum.
		It enjoys a central location and is directly opposite Halifax Railway Station and offers easy access from M62.
		We are renowned for the comfort of our bedrooms, which are contemporary in style and the levels of service we offer.
	www.hotelqueste.co.uk /uk/lancashire/barnoldswick?n=30 (8652 words)

	Images Nova Scotia: Railway Station, Liverpool, NS, c.1920
		Liverpool Railway Station With "Halifax & Southwestern Railway" Train; Girl In White Dress On Platform.
		Queens County / Architecture / Liverpool / Train Station / Railway / Halifax & Southwestern / Transportation /
		Queens County: Architecture; Liverpool; Train Station; Railway, Halifax & Southwestern; Transportation
	museum.gov.ns.ca /imagesns/html/41810.html (8652 words)

	ST JOHN (ISLAND) - LoveToKnow Article on ST JOHN (ISLAND)
		St John is an important station of the Intercolonial, Canadian Pacific, and New Brunswick Southern railways, and shares with Halifax the honor of being the chief winter port of the Dominion, the harbour being deep, sheltered and free from ice.
		It is the distributing centre for a large district, rich in agricultural produce and lumber, and has larger exports than Halifax, though less imports.
		St John was member for Totnes in both the Short and the Long Parliament, where he acted in close alliance with Hampden and Pym, especially in opposition to the impost of Ship Money (q.v.).
	11.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/ST_JOHN_ISLAND_.htm (2290 words)

	Trains On-line guide to shows
		Bridlington MRS, exhibition Bridlington Railway Station concourse, Bridlington, Yorkshire.
		Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway Ltd, steam and model railway exhibition, Sittingbourne Viaduct, Sittingbourne, Kent.
		Burton Railway Society Railfair, Town Hall, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.
	www.trainsonlinemagazine.co.uk /html/show_dates_2.html (2290 words)

	stationmaster
		Middleton Railway Museum is filled with pictures, signs and models from the days of railroading in the Annapolis Valley N.S. This Dominion Atlantic Railway station and freight shed of 1917 is found at 61 School Street off Route 1.There are scenes from the DAR and CNR'S interesting line from Bridgewater to Bridgetown.
		From the early 1800s many railway stations have been built throughout Nova Scotia and over the years, stations have been in the landscape of most communities.
		This former Halifax and South Western station is located on Route 3.
	www.stationmaster.org (2290 words)

	yorkshire england accommodation
		It enjoys a central location and is directly opposite Halifax Railway Station and offers easy access from M62.
		The Granville Lodge Private Hotel is situated on the South Cliff and yet within easy reach of the Spa, conference centres, the beach, town centre, railway station and Stephen Joseph's Theatre.
		The Phoenix Hotel, Opposite Rotherham's Main Railway Station, Is A Landmark Building, With The Town's Museums And Art Gallery Within A Few Blocks.
	www.bxb.co.uk /yorkshire.htm (2290 words)

	Intercolonial Railway history
		The favourite route from Quebec to the Maritime Provinces is by the Intercolonial Railway, which runs down the south shore of the St. Lawrence River as far as Rimouski, and then turns south...
		The remainder of the "Port Mulgrave Branch" remained in use as the main line between Truro and Sydney, and in 2001 — owned now by the Cape Breton and Central Nova Scotia Railway — continues to carry trains daily.
		When the Intercolonial Railway opened for traffic between the Maritimes and Quebec on June 30 - July 2, 1876, the passenger train which was to become The Maritime operated over the ICR proper only from Moncton to Riviere du Loup, thence over Grand Trunk iron to the Quebec city ferry wharf at Levis.
	www.littletechshoppe.com /ns1625/railwy01.html (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
	www.grandukholidays.co.uk /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
	www.grandukholidays.com /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
	www.grandukholidays.com /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	WHS Randall House
		Mother was terrified, as my Dad was in the Army stationed in Halifax, and her mother, sister, and brothers lived on the Dartmouth side of the harbour.
		Sometimes, when it was known they were arriving, the local band and lots of people would be at the railway station to give them a royal welcome.
		Mother said, "What can it be?" Everyone went outside looking around, but it was late in the day before we heard about the terrible explosion in Halifax, sixty mile away, when a ship loaded with explosives blew up in the harbour, after colliding with a freighter.
	wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca /randall.html (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
	www.grandukholidays.com /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
	www.grandukholidays.com /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
		CORRINGHAM - Bus Stop by Garage, Gordon Rd - Railway Station, Kingsway
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
	www.grandukholidays.co.uk /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	Coach Holidays UK, Coach tours in Europe, Holidays by coach, cheap holiday
		WOKING - The Broadway Bay 1 to 3, Nr The Railway Station
		EDGWARE - Layby Station Rd, opp Halifax b/s
		DUNSTABLE - Saracens Head PH, High St - Bus Stop outside Unwins, High St - Halifax BS, Coach Stop, High St - Railway Stn Entrance, Stn Rd - Market Square
	www.grandukholidays.co.uk /Content.asp?Section=Pickup2&Season= (2290 words)

	The Railway Station Gallery
		A station on the line between Todmorden and Halifax.
		A junction station on the outskirts of Manchester.
		The station was the junction for Ashburton and was absorbed by the GWR.
	therailwaystationgallery.fotopic.net (2290 words)

	The Railway Station Gallery
		A station on the line between Todmorden and Halifax.
		A junction station on the outskirts of Manchester.
		The station was the junction for Ashburton and was absorbed by the GWR.
	therailwaystationgallery.fotopic.net (2290 words)

	How to get there
		The Railway Station and the passenger interchange are situated in the
		Halifax Hall of Residence, the venue for the conference and for the accommodation, is situated off Endcliffe Vale Road and is clearly indicated in the bottom left hand corner of the accompanying map.
		Sheffield is at the heart of the railway network.
	www.shef.ac.uk /scharr/eblibold/travel.htm (2290 words)

	The Railway Station Gallery
		A station on the line between Todmorden and Halifax.
		A junction station on the outskirts of Manchester.
		The station was the junction for Ashburton and was absorbed by the GWR.
	therailwaystationgallery.fotopic.net (2290 words)

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