History of Nova Scotia Railways
A list of more than 150 railway companies in Nova Scotia, with their histories (a work in progress, with additional material being added as it becomes available).
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Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway
Ontario's newest working steam railway. Located close to the original right of way using the original steam locomotives and coaches of the original Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway that operated over the height of land between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays in the Muskoka Region from 1905 to 1959. Trains run throughout the summer from July 1 to Labour Day.
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Intercolonial Railways
In 1867, the Government of Canada organized the Intercolonial Railway to fulfil a condition of Confederation, linking the Maritime provinces by railway to the St. Lawrence River at or near Quebec City.
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Ladner's Landing: The Series
This series of books, available by mail order, explores the history of Ladner, British Columbia. One book, "Port Guichon: Forgotten Neighbour of Ladner's Landing," includes history and photographs of the Great Northern Railway line in southwestern B.C.
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Maritime Railway
- The Maritime Railway was a 12 mile steam powered line which operated in Nova Scotia from 1887 until 1961.
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Memories of the T&P
A website devoted to all things relating to the Texas & Pacific Railway - a resource for both railfans and modelers.
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Newfoundland Rail Scenes
An online album of railway photographs by Randy P. Noseworthy, featuring locations, stations, and equipment associated with the former railways of Newfoundland.
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North America Railway Hall of Fame
The North America Railway Hall of Fame is a non-profit charitable Canadian corporation. It's mission is to recognize and honour railway workers; business, government agencies and organizations; technical innovations; rolling stock; facilities and structures; and railway art forms and events that have had a significant impact on the railway industry and society.
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Online Historical Digitization Map Projects
1922 Gazetteer of US Railroads Passenger-Carrying lines of the United States, Canada, Mexico: c1935 CNR map: 1919 ,1925, 1941, 1948, Waghorn's Guide Western Canada Raillines: 1924, 1947-48, 1950-51, 1952-53, 1984 SWP Calendar CPR CNR Rail line maps
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Oshawa Railway Company
The Oshawa Railway Company was born in 1895, and effectively died on May 2, 1964 when the line was 100% dieselized by the CNR. Power was not shut off to this electric line until July 2, 1964.
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Rail Life Stories
Earl & Ruth Hanway, now both in their 80's, have written 'Rail Life Stories', a delightful book full of memories about a lifetime of railroading and a way of life that's all but gone.
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Railroad Man
"Steirkraft pushes the free reed limit with their tribute song to American railroading with the driving Railroad Man."
Composer's grandfather was a 60 year rail employee that started in 1912.
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Railroad Poetry and Photography
Colorful photographs of historic and contemporary trains in action, by award-winning photojournalist Bruce Andrew Peters. A must-see for the rail enthusiast.
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