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| − | This small farming community, sometimes spelled with an e as "Clarkesville", along the Kennetcook River was named after the Clark family, the family that settled in the area in the 19th century.<ref>[https://novascotia.ca/archives/places/page.asp?ID=133 C. Bruce Fergusson, "Clarkesville"], ''Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia'' Nova Scotia Archives (1967), p. 133.</ref>The [[Midland Railway Co.|Midland Railway]] arrived in 1901, building the [[Clarksville Station]]across from Clark family homestead, who | + | This small farming community, sometimes spelled with an e as "Clarkesville", along the Kennetcook River was named after the Clark family, the family that settled in the area in the 19th century.<ref>[https://novascotia.ca/archives/places/page.asp?ID=133 C. Bruce Fergusson, "Clarkesville"], ''Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia'' Nova Scotia Archives (1967), p. 133.</ref>The [[Midland Railway Co.|Midland Railway]] arrived in 1901, building the [[Clarksville Station]] across from Clark family homestead, a family who provided two generations of station masters. The station served until 1960 when it was closed and cut apart. One end was saved for a nearby cottage by the Clark family.<ref>[[Scotian Railroad Society 1976-02 News| Gary Pollock, "A Day on the Midland", ''SRS News'', Scotian Railroad Society, page 17]]</ref> |
| − | Clarksville remained a flag stop until the end of passenger service and was the subject of a memorable essay about the end of mixed trains service by Canadian railway author Greg McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville"<ref>Gred McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville', '' | + | Clarksville remained a flag stop until the end of passenger service and was the subject of a memorable essay about the end of mixed trains service by Canadian railway author Greg McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville"<ref>Gred McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville', ''Passing Trains: The Changing Face of Canadian Railroading'', Boston Mills Press, 1996, pages 18-19</ref> The actual last train to Clarksville for passengers was on October 28, 1979 when the Truro mixed train made its last run.<ref>[[CTC September 27, 1979]]</ref> The final train through Clarksville was on June 20, 1983 when Work extra 8133 brought a train load of ties from Truro to Kentville, closing out [[:Category:Subdivision Truro|"The Midland" subdivision]]. |
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 20 October 2018
Clarksville, Nova Scotia
Subdivision Truro, Mile 18.70
Next Station East: Midway
Next Station West: Stanley
Facilities & Features
- Passing track, 1631 feet long
Description & History
This small farming community, sometimes spelled with an e as "Clarkesville", along the Kennetcook River was named after the Clark family, the family that settled in the area in the 19th century.[1]The Midland Railway arrived in 1901, building the Clarksville Station across from Clark family homestead, a family who provided two generations of station masters. The station served until 1960 when it was closed and cut apart. One end was saved for a nearby cottage by the Clark family.[2] Clarksville remained a flag stop until the end of passenger service and was the subject of a memorable essay about the end of mixed trains service by Canadian railway author Greg McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville"[3] The actual last train to Clarksville for passengers was on October 28, 1979 when the Truro mixed train made its last run.[4] The final train through Clarksville was on June 20, 1983 when Work extra 8133 brought a train load of ties from Truro to Kentville, closing out "The Midland" subdivision.
Gallery
Orginal homestead just on the north side of the tracks, early 1900's
The house across from the station, unknown date.
Mix Train 22 with Engine CP8139 and passing track being removed, May 18, 1974.
Van No. 437130 and coach No 1303 on the M22 at Clarksville on April 24, 1975
References & Footnotes
- ↑ C. Bruce Fergusson, "Clarkesville", Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Archives (1967), p. 133.
- ↑ Gary Pollock, "A Day on the Midland", SRS News, Scotian Railroad Society, page 17
- ↑ Gred McDonnell, "Last Train to Clarksville', Passing Trains: The Changing Face of Canadian Railroading, Boston Mills Press, 1996, pages 18-19
- ↑ CTC September 27, 1979
