The Grand Trunk Railway arrived in Wingham in
1872. The construction of the link between Wingham and Kincardine including that of the bridge would have taken
place between 1872 -74. In 1909 it became apparent that the original bridge which was made of wood was not
strong enough to carry the heavier steam engines required for the freight trains traveling to Kincardine. A decision to
replace the bridge with a new steel construction was made. The structure, which still stands today, officially opened
in 1915.

Photos by Walter E. Pfefferle, Wingham, Ontario Return to Railway Pictures Page 1

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