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| − | Pereau was the scene of a tragic level crossing accident on July 11, 1935. A speeding 1928 Pontiac was hit by [[DAR0039|locomotive No. 39]] pulling [[Train No. 14]]. Two passengers in the automobile were killed and two others seriously injured. The injured were taken to Kentville by the train. The subsequent investigation blamed careless driving by the unlicensed driver. Bushes and trees of | + | Pereau was the scene of a tragic level crossing accident on July 11, 1935. A speeding 1928 Pontiac was hit by westbound [[DAR0039|locomotive No. 39]] pulling [[Train No. 14]]. Two passengers in the automobile were killed and two others seriously injured. The injured were taken to Kentville by the train. The subsequent investigation blamed careless driving by the unlicensed driver. Bushes and trees of neigbouring properties were also ordered cut back to improve crossing visibility. |
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Revision as of 19:37, 22 June 2010
Pereau, Nova Scotia
- Subdivision Kingsport, Mile 11.86
Previous Station: Canning
- Spur for fruit warehouses, 412 feet long, (7 car capacity)
- Two fruit warehouses (40 x 350 feet & 40 x 80 feet), both British Canadian Fruit Association
- Small shelter station
- Spur 332 feet long, for team track freight at station
Next Station: Kingsport
Pereau was the scene of a tragic level crossing accident on July 11, 1935. A speeding 1928 Pontiac was hit by westbound locomotive No. 39 pulling Train No. 14. Two passengers in the automobile were killed and two others seriously injured. The injured were taken to Kentville by the train. The subsequent investigation blamed careless driving by the unlicensed driver. Bushes and trees of neigbouring properties were also ordered cut back to improve crossing visibility.
Gallery
Pereau Track Plan from 1935 accident investigation
References and Footnotes
- Dominion Atlantic Railway Employee Time Table September 25, 1949, Library and Archives Canada, pmp -HE.2804 DC
- Accident Investigation of July 11, 1935 level Crossing accident, Library and Archives Canada, RG46, Vol. 1865, File 28300.32
