September 8 in rail transport

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This article lists anniversary events related to rail transport that occurred on September 8.

Contents 1 Events 1.1 19th century 1.2 20th century 1.3 21st century 2 Births 3 Deaths 4 References

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[edit] 19th century

• 1883 – Northern Pacific Railway completes its connection to the Pacific coast in Washington with a final spike ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana.

[edit] 20th century

• 1906 – Ottawa's Bank Street subway is opened as streetcar number 253 of the Ottawa Electric Railway traverses the tunnel.
• 1925 – Hull Electric Railway discontinues through service to Queen's Park, Toronto, passengers must now transfer to trains running from Aylmer.
• 1944 – Nickel Plate 765 is built by Lima Locomotive Works.^[1]
• 1979 – Restored Nickel Plate 765 is officially introduced by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for its 35th birthday.^[1]

[edit] 21st century

• 2004 – Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway opens the second railroad "flyover" bypass in Kansas City, Missouri.

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[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Brendel, Glenn, and York, Wayne. 765 Official History. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc..