Railpictures.ca - A.W.Mooney Photo: This area had its railroad beginning back in the days of the Lake Simcoe Junction Railway. Turn of the century. Eventually became Grand Trunk and then CN. The CN Sutton Sub became a spur by 1960. Service on the line ended in Aug 1979 and the tracks were pulled up beginning July 1981. This old shot gives an indication of the state of disrepair the old station was in by fall of 1976. It was very fortunate that a group with some foresight in regards to preserving the past started up the Georgina area Pioneer Village in 1975. The station, on site since 1906, was eventually moved and restored at the Village not long after this photo was taken. | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

This area had its railroad beginning back in the days of the Lake Simcoe Junction Railway. Turn of the century. Eventually became Grand Trunk and then CN. The CN Sutton Sub became a spur by 1960. Service on the line ended in Aug 1979 and the tracks were pulled up beginning July 1981. This old shot gives an indication of the state of disrepair the old station was in by fall of 1976. It was very fortunate that a group with some foresight in regards to preserving the past started up the Georgina area Pioneer Village in 1975. The station, on site since 1906, was eventually moved and restored at the Village not long after this photo was taken.

Caption: This area had its railroad beginning back in the days of the Lake Simcoe Junction Railway. Turn of the century. Eventually became Grand Trunk and then CN. The CN Sutton Sub became a spur by 1960. Service on the line ended in Aug 1979 and the tracks were pulled up beginning July 1981. This old shot gives an indication of the state of disrepair the old station was in by fall of 1976. It was very fortunate that a group with some foresight in regards to preserving the past started up the Georgina area Pioneer Village in 1975. The station, on site since 1906, was eventually moved and restored at the Village not long after this photo was taken.

Photographer:	A.W.Mooney [2136] (more) (contact)
Date:	10/11/1976 (search)
Railway:	Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks:	nil (search)
Train Symbol:	n/a (search)
Subdivision/SNS:	CN Sutton Spur (search)
City/Town:	Sutton (search)
Province:	Ontario (search)
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6 Comments

Stephen C. Host

July 22, 2018 at 11:32 am

Interestingly enough the right of way is still intact.
Stephen C. Host

July 22, 2018 at 11:38 am

Also good background here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Simcoe_Junction_Railway
awmooney

July 22, 2018 at 11:47 am

The RoW I know was intact enough for a walking trail, which is what all these old lines seem to turn into.:o) I’ve not been up there to ‘snoop’ for quite a few years now.
Cdntrainphotog

July 22, 2018 at 9:39 pm

Good find and save Mr. M.
It’s nice it was moved to a “village” but also good to see it where was actually in use.
BradKetchen

July 23, 2018 at 8:26 am

Loving the old historical station shots and old now torn up lines My Mooney. I’m sure you’ve been to this site:

https://www.openrailwaymap.org/

The work gone into it is astounding. Now zoom into Southern Ontario and look at all the abandoned lines!! This station being saved and not demolished or a victim of arson and being moved gives me a warm feeling.

Now if I can only get my copy of ‘The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore’ by Ron Brown back…for now i’ll enjoy your repertoire!
awmooney

July 23, 2018 at 9:05 am

Thanks so much for your commentary, Brad. The old station images need all the support they can get.:o) I did not know this Rail Site you posted, but I did know several like it. This one is superb !!! Mucho thanks. PS: If you want to see some nice shots of stations and everything else, CP only; get yourself a copy of “Canadian Pacific Facilities, Vol. 3″ by John Riddell. It is a beautiful works.

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