by admin | Sep 7, 2016 | Station History
The history of the Palmerston Railway Station is directly linked to the development of the Town of Palmerston and the railroad. The first station was built on Lot 19, Concession 11 of Wallace Township, Perth County. It had been built in 1871, by the Wellington, Grey...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Station History
Palmerston’s other treasured landmark is the old steam engine facing Main street. The old steam engine, called “Old 81” by Palmerston residents, is a memorial to the days when “Iron Horses” were stabled within the Town. It now stands on...
by admin | Aug 25, 2016 | Station History
By December 13, 1867, the Township of Minto had come to an agreement with the Wellington Grey and Bruce Railway Company [WG&B] that would allow their line to be carried from the town of Guelph to a point within one mile of the village of Harriston. At this point,...
by admin | Aug 10, 2016 | Station History
The Pedestrian Bridge is considered Palmerston’s most unique and treasured landmark. During the railroad’s peak in Palmerston, the Grand Trunk had expanded the number of tracks in its yard to accommodate up to 40 trains a day. It became very tricky to pass...
