Miramichi was amalgamated from the towns of Newcastle, Chatham, and outlying communities. It spans the Miramichi River.
What railroad action there is in the area takes place in these two areas:
- Ultramar bulk fuel depot
The yard was fairly busy until the UPM-Kymmene shutdown.
The main yard.
The main yard.
The Ultramar bulk fuel depot in Miramichi (former Chatham).
Note the CN tank train here. 17-car trains are brought here and unloaded in 3-4 hours.
The LaFarge cement plant is just visible on the left.
The LaFarge cement plant in Chatham. It is only open during the summer. Some of the worst tracks in New Brunswick go to this plant!
