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=Brazil Lake, Nova Scotia=
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[[:Category:Subdivision Yarmouth|Subdivision Yarmouth]], Mile 73.6
 
[[:Category:Subdivision Yarmouth|Subdivision Yarmouth]], Mile 73.6
  
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* Flag stop station
 
* Flag stop station
 
* 1590 foot passing siding<ref>*[[1969-MemoOfGenInfo|1969 Memorandum of General Information]], p. 18</ref>
 
* 1590 foot passing siding<ref>*[[1969-MemoOfGenInfo|1969 Memorandum of General Information]], p. 18</ref>
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* Section tool house
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==Commerce and Industry==
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*Lumber Mill on siding
  
 
==Description & History==
 
==Description & History==
In June 1910, the DAR announced plans for the construction of a 11 mile branch line from Brazil Lake to Kemptville where gold mines were under development.
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In June 1910, the DAR announced plans for the construction of a 11 mile branch line from Brazil Lake to Kemptville, where gold mines were under development.
 
<ref>[[The_Railway_and_Marine_World_-_1910-06_-_DAR_News_Including_Government_Actions|''The Railway and Marine World'' April 1910, "DAR News Including Government Actions"]]</ref> However, it is unclear if tis line was ever built.
 
<ref>[[The_Railway_and_Marine_World_-_1910-06_-_DAR_News_Including_Government_Actions|''The Railway and Marine World'' April 1910, "DAR News Including Government Actions"]]</ref> However, it is unclear if tis line was ever built.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<Gallery>
 
<Gallery>
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File:YA-73.58 Brazil Lake.jpg|Track chart from 1918 showing siding, lumber mill, warehouse and section tool house.
 
Image:IMG 0138.jpg|Between Lake Annis and Brazil Lake.
 
Image:IMG 0138.jpg|Between Lake Annis and Brazil Lake.
 
Image:IMG 0139.jpg|Between Lake Annis and Brazil Lake.
 
Image:IMG 0139.jpg|Between Lake Annis and Brazil Lake.
 
Image:IMG 0140.jpg|Brazil Lake
 
Image:IMG 0140.jpg|Brazil Lake
 
Image:IMG 0141.jpg|Brazil Lake
 
Image:IMG 0141.jpg|Brazil Lake
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File:1985.BrazilLake.jpg|Brazil Lake, 1985.
 
</Gallery>
 
</Gallery>
  

Latest revision as of 09:25, 14 May 2024

Subdivision Yarmouth, Mile 73.6

Next Station West: South Ohio

Next Station East: Lake Annis

Facilities & Features

  • Flag stop station
  • 1590 foot passing siding[1]
  • Section tool house

Commerce and Industry

  • Lumber Mill on siding

Description & History

In June 1910, the DAR announced plans for the construction of a 11 mile branch line from Brazil Lake to Kemptville, where gold mines were under development. [2] However, it is unclear if tis line was ever built.

Gallery

References