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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 | + | Pereau was the scene of a tragic level crossing accident on July 11, 1935. A speeding 1928 Pontiac was hit by the Kingsport-bound [[DAR0039|locomotive No. 39]] pulling [[Train No. 14]]. The crash was witnessed by James Lightfoot working at the [[British Canadian Fruit Association Pereau warehouses]]. He rushed to help the accident victims along with Bert Connors, warehouse manager and other locals.<ref>"Automobile Train Crash at Pereau", ''Halifax Herald'', July 12, 1935, Carl Riff Collection.</ref> 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 16:51, 10 December 2023
Pereau, Nova Scotia
Mile 11.86 Kingsport Subdivision
- Spur for fruit warehouses, 412 feet long, (7 car capacity)
- British Canadian Fruit Association Pereau warehouses (40 x 350 feet)
- Howard Bligh & Sons/Rildey Holding warehouse (40 x 80 feet)
- Small shelter station
- Spur 332 feet long, for team track freight at station
Pereau was the scene of a tragic level crossing accident on July 11, 1935. A speeding 1928 Pontiac was hit by the Kingsport-bound locomotive No. 39 pulling Train No. 14. The crash was witnessed by James Lightfoot working at the British Canadian Fruit Association Pereau warehouses. He rushed to help the accident victims along with Bert Connors, warehouse manager and other locals.[1] 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
Topographic map from Kentville to Hortons Landing circa 1956.
Pereau Track Plan from 1935 accident investigation
Howard Bligh & Sons Pereau warehouse October 2007
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
External Links
- ↑ "Automobile Train Crash at Pereau", Halifax Herald, July 12, 1935, Carl Riff Collection.
