Comments on: Here is another great shot of an era long gone- the control tower at the CNR Halton sub and CPR Galt sub diamond. Since the CNR Halton sub highline was built by-passing this diamond, the tower and old freight shed became obsolete and boarded up before being torn down. Taken from my fathers collection.

By: sdfourty

sdfourty — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 01:17:21 +0000

Nice. The railway junction dates from 1879. The Hamilton & North Western Railway first construction train arrived in Milton December 18, 1876. The Credit Valley Railway (George Laidlaw’s road) arrived in Milton late 1877 and the diamond with the H&NW was in place by 1879 when the CVR opened their line to Galt.
sdfourty

By: terry.oshell

terry.oshell — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:58:08 +0000

A great photo.

By: tlanders1962

tlanders1962 — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:38:32 +0000

My understanding is that this freight shed is not the main freight shed, but was for transfer between CNR and CPR trains.

By: Jacob Patterson

Jacob Patterson — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:50:39 +0000

This is great. The old line, prior to creation of the Halton Sub in 1965, was the Milton Sub.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:39:37 +0000

A familiar location for me. Thanks for posting!

By: Eric May

Eric May — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:24:28 +0000

It’s surprising how close the freight shed is to the diamond.

By: Todd Steinman

Todd Steinman — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:49:25 +0000

Extraordinary photo!