Photograph of the Canadian National train on its path through Bradford in 1979.

Photograph of the Canadian National train on its path through Bradford in 1979.

Photograph of the Canadian National train station in Bradford in 1979.

Photograph of the Canadian National train and station in Bradford in 1979.

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.
The train was carrying a load of silk from Japan (via Vancouver) to New York, and a cargo of frozen fish from Vancouver.

"The Inquest at Barrie was not concluded. - Evidence of Engineer Meeking and the Report of the Official Investigation Required--Cause of the Accident Not Clear"

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

"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.

Photograph of the Canadian Pacific Rail train on its path through Bradford in the winter months.

Photograph of the CP Rail train passing by Bradford.

Photograph of the Canadian Pacific Rail train on its path through Bradford in the winter months.