The date, 1841, indicates that the initials were evidently carved at the time Sir George was making the original survey of the Canadian Pacific Railroad through the mountains.
FIRST TRAIN IN CANADA
Laprairie, P.Q.—St. Johns, P.Q. 1836
GRAND TRUNK LOCOMOTIVE BUILT IN G.T.R. SHOPS IN 1859
Hauled royal train with Prince of Wales (King Edward VII) through Canada in 1860.
LORD STRATHCONA DRIVING THE GOLDEN SPIKE COMPLETING THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILROAD AT CRAIGENACHEE, NOVEMBER 7, 1885.