Canadian Railroads > Trestle fire on CN Sangudo sub

A large wood trestle has burned down near Mayerthorpe,Alberta. Photos on the CBC website. CJ

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/cn-rail-trestle-bridge-goes-up-flames-at-mayerthorpe-alta-1.3554227

Does CN still run unit trains on this line?  Used to be busy.

Mike Root
Madras, OR

That was a georgeous trestle.   What a loss.

can anyone provide any insight into the current operations on this line?   Is this a mainline, secondary line, or a branch?  Could this mean the end of this line?

100 odd mile branch line running north west out of Edmonton Alberta. Branch has 2 daily freights and serves a mill in Whitecourt, mill at Blueridge, sand company in Whitecourt, and a couple sulhur plants west of Whitecourt. (with the occasional unit train) THere is also a gravel pit near Silver Creek that can be quite active during the summer months. As far as I know the line is profitable, so expect the bridge to be quickly rebuilt. Note this is NOT the largest trestle on the line, but it was still an impressive structure....

-Trevor

Be now prepared for American style interogation of any railfan activities being questioned.

What a shame.

Rick

What a terrible loss.  I have been wondering if they will rebuild as it was, or fill the draw and place a short bridge over the water.

Some video from an Australian news service...
http://www.9news.com.au/world/2016/04/27/15/38/bridge-glows-orange-in-stunning-but-destructive-fireSome
Regards,DK