Railway Facilities – Keeping the Trains Rolling

 
Railway towns were designed for convenience. The station was the focal point and the main business area and hotels were positioned nearby
 

Water and coal were the twin fuels that kept the steam engines running. Modern yards were already seeing the introduction of labour saving efficiencies such as the coal dock, and a mechanized re-fueling station. 

A good water supply was essential, especially in a large operation such as Rivers. That is why riverside locations are ideal. Water to fill the tower came from a dam about a kilometre to the south from a dam on the Little Saskatchewan River.
     


 

The Rivers Yards were a busy place, employing dozens of people for each shift. These were steady, well paying jobs that helped build the community.

 
 


This aerial view of the Rivers Yards shows the main features