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Revision as of 13:42, 17 January 2009

Kingsport, Nova Scotia

Subdivision Kingsport, Mile 13.6

Previous Station: Pereau

Kingsport was the eastern terminus of the CVR branchline. It boasted a large wye with a single stall engine house where the branchline locomotive recieved light servicing and stayed overnight. Because of the short distance to Kentville, there were no water or coaling facilities. Kingsport was home to many of the regular train crews on the branchline and also a summer home to some DAR employees who owned cottages there. The railway terminated on a massive tidal wharf where trains connected with Minas Basin steamers such as the SS Prince Albert and later the MV Kipawo.

Facilities

Station with daytime agent operator, north side of main line

Siding for two apple warehouses opposite station, south side of main line:

Wye with single stall enginehouse

Spur line to Kingsport Wharf

  • Siding at wharf, abandoned by 1911

Waiting room/freight shed and lighthouse at end of wharf

Features

Kingsport Wharf

Gallery

References and Footnotes

  • Dominion Atlantic Railway Employee Timetable September 25, 1949, Library and Archives Canada, pmp -HE.2804 DC

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