Train wreck of April 14, 1928. The CNR train crashed just past the Bradford station as it was heading southbound across the river. Engineer J.W Brooks died from this crash, and was found in his seat when the wreck was recovered. He died from the force and circumstances of the derailment. There was no known cause of the derailment.

"Serious smashup on the G.T. R. North of Bradford - Engineer, Fireman and Express Messenger Badly Injured"

Relates to the Grand Trunk Railway derailment on July 15, 1908.

"A freight train with 22 cars filled with gravel tore up 100 feet of track after it hit a spot on the tracks that was washed out by the more than three inches of rain that poured down on Bradford and Holland Marsh. Damages is estimated at over $1 million for the train wreck alone."

Train wreck of April 14, 1928. The CNR train crashed just past the Bradford station as it was heading southbound across the river. Engineer J.W Brooks died from this crash, and was found in his seat when the wreck was recovered. He died from the force and circumstances of the derailment. There was no known cause of the derailment.

Train wreck on the Grand Trunk Railway between Bradford and Gilford July 15, 1908, a result of making up time.

"Return Open Verdict in Accident Which Caused Fireman's Death"

Relates to the Grand Trunk Railway derailment on July 15, 1908

Article on the total number of people injured and killed due to train related accidents in one year (1908). The majority were railway employees.

Contains news clippings and articles on various disastrous events of Bradford West Gwillimbury; includes fires, Hurricane Hazel, drownings, explosion, train wrecks