In 1885 , they sold the railroad for $25 million .
Such was the success of the partnership ( minus Kittson who retired from business in 1881 ) that it had already led them to win the contract with the Government of Canada to build the CPR .
In 1885 , they sold the railroad for $25 million , and such was the success of the partnership ( minus Kittson who retired from business in 1881 ) that it had already led them to win the contract with the Government of Canada to build the CPR .