Station: | Stroud, a.k.a. Craigvale |
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Subdivision: | Newmarket |
Mileage: | 57.55 |
Symbols: | .. |
Train Order: | N |
Office Signals: | CVThe "CV" office signal derives from the original name of the station, Craigvale. |
Sidings: | .. |
Other Tracks: | 15
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Location: | (Simcoe County, Innisfil Township) |
Date | Event |
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1856 | Craigvale settled by Samuel ManeerGazeteer of Simcoe County (1866-1867), p. 103. |
N.Ry. of C. moves station from Pratt's to CraigvaleInnisful Historical Review (1951), p. 165. | |
1860-09-10 | N.Ry. of C. operates special train for His Royal Majesty, Albert, Prince of WalesWalker-1953, pp. 8 & 52. |
1863 | Craigvale Post Office established; James Fraser postmasterGazeteer of Simcoe County (1866-1867), p. 103. |
1892 | G.T.Ry. constructs second stationGTR.ND.1907, p. 155. |
1931-06-15 | C.N.Rys. applies to remove agent at Stroud under provisions of General Order 119A letter from the A.D. Cartwright, Secretary B.R.C. to A. L. Webb, Reeve Innisfill Township, references General Order 54, Section 4, which provides that where the average earnings for the last three fiscal years amount to not less than $15,000, of which $2,000 shall represent inward traffic, the Company shall maintain a station and station agent.NAC RG46 V1364 File No. 4205.663 |
1931-09-11 | C.N.Rys. authorized to remove agent and appoint caretaker CraigvaleB.R.C. 47347. |
1931-10-08 | Ben Webb given charge of Craigvale stationThe Northern Advance (Barrie), Oct. 10, 1931, pg. 5, col. 3, Stroud |
1951-06-24 | C.N.Rys. changes station name from Craigvale to StroudCNR.CR.NOD.98. |
1964-04-26 | Appears in C.N.Rys. system time tableCNR.A.195, Table 55. |
1964-05-15 | C.N.Rys. applies to close Stroud citing station earnings of only $162.00 in 1961/62In its application C.N.Rys. states that Stroud is not a passenger stopyet shows passenger earnings of $104.00 in 1961/62NAC RG46 Vol. 1364 File No. 4205.663. Stroud appears in system time tables through 1964-04-26CNR.A.195, Table 55.NAC RG46 Vol. 1364 File No. 4205.663. |
1964-05-21 | C.N.Rys. posts notice at Stroud NAC RG46 Vol. 1364 File No. 4205.663. |
1964-06-30 | C.N.Rys. authorized to remove caretaker and retire station at StroudB.T.C. 114863. |
1964-10-25 | Stroud does not appear in C.N.Rys. system time tableCNR.A.196, Table 60. |
1965-04-25 | Appears as Stroud, M57.6, Other Tracks 15 in C.N.Rys. time tableCNR.GLR.NOA.41. |
1966-04-24/1968-04-28 | Appears as Stroud Auxiliary Track, M57.6, NS.15CNR.GLR.NOA.43/47. |
1969-10-27 | Stroud does not appear in C.N.Rys. time tableCNR.GLR.NOA.48. |
Date | Image | Notes |
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n.d. |
![]() Innisfil Historical Society, IHS 2184 |
South elevation of station and Craigvale Hotel.
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n.d. |
![]() Innisfil Historical Society, IHS 405 |
Craigvale station and freight shed. Special thanks to Derek Gorman for removing creases and tears from the original. |
1900c |
![]() Gertrude Logan collection |
West elevation of Craigvale station in the G.T.Ry. era. Special thanks to Derek Gorman for removing the crease mark from the original postcard. |
n.d. |
![]() Innisfil Historical Society, IHS 13507 |
South elevation of Craigvale station. |
n.d. |
![]() Innisfil Historical Society, IHS 13511 |
Loading express packages at Craigvale station. |
Date | Reference | Railway | Subject | Description |
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1878-07-30 | NAC / Col. RG30M Acc. 90137 Item 182 | NRC | Track plan. | 1"=50' |
1884 | NAC / Col. RG30M Acc. 81293/55 Item 176 | N&NWR | Station and yard. | Plan. |