The CN Avonlea subdivision ran from Parry, SK to MJ Junction (Moose Jaw), where it met the Central Butte subdivision.
The track between Parry and mile 84.1 was light rail and only cars loaded to 177,000 lbs. or less were permitted in 1978.
The majority of this subdivision was sold to the Southern Rails Cooperative shortline.
The information below is from the CN Saskatchewan Division Employee’s Operating Time Table #33, dated Sunday, October 29th, 1978.
Mile | Station | Siding |
---|---|---|
30.2 | PARRY | 1,450 |
36.7 | DUMMER | 1,480 |
43.1 | TRUAX | 1,480 |
52.2 | AVONLEA | 2,540 |
53.2 | GRAVELBOURG JCT. Junction with CN Gravelbourg subdivision | – |
59.2 | HEARNE | 1,510 |
66.5 | BRIERCREST | 1,480 |
73.6 | TILNEY | 1,480 |
78.1 | BAILDON | 1,450 |
86.7 | CP Transfer track | – |
87.5 | MOOSE JAW | 830 |
88.3 | MOOSE JAW JUNCTION Junction with CN Central Butte subdivision | – |
The maximum speed limit on the subdivision was 25 MPH.