Kensington in Prince County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

A Stop Along the PEI Railway Route

Un Arrêt le long de la Voie de PEI Railway

— Kensington PEI Rail Depot —

A Stop Along the PEI Railway Route Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2019

1. A Stop Along the PEI Railway Route Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

English:
Being a stop along the PEI Railway route brought the possibility of prosperity.

With construction about to begin, communities across the province were vying to have the tracks pass through their town or village.

This wasn't a problem for the contractors as they were to be paid by the mile. It did prove to be a problem for the province though, as no firm limit on the length of the railway had been set. The route began to wander through communities that had won (by legitimate as well as less ethical means) a place on the line, and around streams, hills and valleys that were too expensive to build over or through.

Suddenly the plan to build a line of approximately 192 km (120 miles) had grown to more than 236 km (147 miles) of track.

Français:
Un arrêt le long de la voie de PEI Railway pouvait signifier la prospérité.

Alors que la construction était sur le point de commencer, des communautés de toute la province tentaient de faire passer les voies par leur ville ou village.

Ça ne posait pas de problème pour les entrepreneurs, qui étaient

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payés au kilométrage. Mais ça représentait un fardeau pour la province, car aucune limite ferme quant à la longueur des rails n'avait été fixée. Le trajet a commencé à s'aventurer parmi les localités qui avaient remporté (par voie légitime ou par d'autres moyens moins éthiques) leur place sur la ligne en contournant des cours d'eau, des collines et des vallées qui coûtaient trop cher à traverser ou à enjamber.

Ainsi, le projet de chemin de fer long de 192 km (120 miles) était passé à 236 km (147 miles).

Erected by Prince Edward Island Museum & Heritage, and the Confederation Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 46° 26.268′ N, 63° 38.314′ W. Marker is in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, in Prince County. Marker can be reached from Commercial Street just west of Broadway Street North (Prince Edward Island Route 20), on the right when traveling west. Marker is along the Confederation Trail, near the former Kensington Railroad Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Commercial Street, Kensington PE C0B 1M0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kensington Station / Gare de Kensington (a few steps from this marker); Joining the Confederation (within shouting distance of this marker); Challenges in Store for the PEI Railway

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2019

2. A Stop Along the PEI Railway Route Marker

(Broadway Street & Commercial Street in background)

(within shouting distance of this marker); The PEI Railway Began Operation on 25 May, 1875 (within shouting distance of this marker); Unique Architecture and Cultural Significance (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Age of Steam Becomes the Age of Diesel (about 120 meters away); Built in 1960 by Montreal Locomotive Works (about 150 meters away); Preserving Locomotive 1762 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Kensington PEI Rail Depot

Kensington Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2019

3. Kensington Station

(station in background • marker visible right foreground)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on April 27, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.