Early in May 2004, an MOW crew began work on a new industrial area at Bellamy just west of Glen Hammond and Nelson Yard.
The main line was temporarily severed, as new roadbed and switches were installed.
The road bed was carefully prepared and all end cuts treated with wood preservative (Pentox) in order to prevent deterioration from moisture.
Roadmaster, Gordon Bellamy oversees the rail bending operation.
IPP&W Railway President, Fred Mills inspects the roadbed to ensure it meets railway standards.
Fred and Gord ponder the alignment of the new industrial spurs.
The two new spurs were added just north of the diamond where the Rat Portage and Mattawa Railway traverses the Ironwood, Peter’s Pond and Western Railway.
The work at the north end of Bellamy is completed.
