P5007

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Great%20Western%20Railway%20railyards%20along%20the%20Detroit%20River

Details

ID Number

P5007

Item Name

image

Title

Great Western Railway Yard on the River / Dépots des lignes de chemin de fer Great Western sur le bord de la rivière

Title (Fre)

Dépots des lignes de chemin de fer Great Western sur le bord de la rivière

Date

post 1860

Description

View of railroad facilities in the Great Western Railway railyards along the Detroit River waterfront; the structures possibly include train barns, service sheds and maintenance buildings; there are several stationary rail cars on the tracks; the buildings have seen some wear and tear, indicating a degree of age and usage; likely late 19th century

Place made

Canada - Ontario - Windsor

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Topic

Detroit River / Rivière Détroit

Subjects

Great Western Railway / Chemin de fer Great Western

Railroad facilities / Hangars pour le chemin de fer

Railroad freight cars / Wagons de frets

Railroad passenger cars / Wagons de passagers

Railroad shops & yards / Hangars et ateliers pour chemins de fer

Railroad switching / Aiguillage de voie ferrée

Railroad tracks / Voie ferrée

Rivers / Cours d'eau

Waterfronts / Quais

Related Objects

P5005

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