Chemin de fer de l'Outaouais

The Chemin de fer de l'Outaouais, (CFO) or the Compagnie de chemin de fer de l'Outaouais (CCFO) is a railroad that linked the city of Gatineau to Wakefield, in the province of Quebec. Before 1986 the track extended to Maniwaki.[1][2]

Chemin de fer de l'Outaouais
Overview
HeadquartersGatineau, Quebec
Reporting markCCFO
LocaleBetween Gatineau and Wakefield, Quebec
Dates of operation2008 [1]
PredecessorCanadian Pacific Railway (1904 - 1992) [1]
Hull–Chelsea–Wakefield Railway (1992 - 2008)[1]
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The company is owned by the cities of Gatineau, Chelsea, and La Pêche.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Railways in Ottawa Archived December 17, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ UP THE LINE
  3. ^ Colin Churcher's Railway Pages (January 31, 2006), Significant dates in Ottawa railway history Archived December 17, 2005, at the Wayback Machine. (Retrieved February 8, 2006).
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