The Sorel Mini Tourist Guide - Train station history

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In 1896 the South Shore Railway built the bridge "pont des chars" that crosses the Richelieu river. The present bus station was built in 1904. The structure and look has changed little and is still recognizable from the photos of 1910 and 1942. The two trees have since disappeared and the old rail line is now a biking path to Yamaska.

In the top photo is the locomotive repair shop of the Quebec Montreal and Southern Railway of 1900 along with some employees.

See the special effects of the photos below, from 1910 and 2007, superposed on each other.

See the special effects of the photos below, from 1942 and 2007, superposed on each other.

Canadian National abandoned the line in 1968 but it was still operational as late as 1979 when a now defunct company operated a special train from Montreal to Sorel using the CNR steam locomotive 6060.

Here is a work crew of the Quebec Montreal and Southern Railway in 1926 posing in front of the New Jersey Railway locomotive No. 207. Explore this photo using pan and zoom. A high speed connection is recommended for this.