Newfoundland Railway

Newfoundland Railway
Map
Overview
HeadquartersSt. John's, Newfoundland
Reporting markNFLD
LocaleNewfoundland
Dates of operation1898–1949 (merged into CN), abandoned 1988
Technical
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)

The Newfoundland Railway was a narrow-gauge railway that operated on the island of Newfoundland from 1898 to 1988. With a total track length of 906 miles (1,458 km), it was the longest 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) narrow-gauge system in North America.[1]

  1. ^ Cuff, Robert (2001). "Railway". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved February 6, 2008.