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Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University

First train across the Canso Causeway

A Canadian National Railways (CNR) work train was the first to cross the causeway. Vehicle service was opened in May and ferry service discontinued at the same time.

Date: 18 April 1955

Reference:  Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University bi-87-269-16799

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