Council of Nova Scotia Archives
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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