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Ghost towns born from Manitoba railway boom
Manitoba ghost towns re visited recounts towns that rose during 1880s rail hopes only to fade when lines bypassed them. Asessippi Millford Nelson Norquay Souris City Totogan near Roblin Morden and Brandon feature, noting rail decisions, early settlers, and remaining ruins alongside funeral attendees from multiple cities.
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Asessippi
Shell River
Russell
Roblin
John
Manitoba and North Western Railway
Canadian Northern Railway
Souris City
Millford
Souris
Wawanesa
Brandon
Northern Pacific and
Manitoba