Devoted
to Canada's railways past and present.
The
Carillon & Grenville RailwayA history of the Carillon & Grenville Railway, Canada's last broad-gauge railway. Also covered is the subsequent re-use of part of the right of way by the Canadian Northern Railway and its abandonment under Canadian National Railways.
VIA Rail Canada only ever owned one "road switcher" type locomotive. It was No. 8558, an ex-Canadian Pacific RS-10. Its seen here in action in the late 1970s operating in its customary position on VIA as a trailing unit.
A regularly updated collection of recent photographs taken at this popular Montreal train watching spot.
Vermont Central Fixed Globe Lantern For Sale
This fixed Globe lantern with a clear globe marked "VCRR" (Vermont Central Railroad) is from the collection of the late Omer Lavallée, C.M. It was manufactured by H&J Sangsters and bears an 1851 patent date. The lantern is in good condition. Suggested price $1275.00 (Canadian - Negotiable)
A selection of railroad-related books and links. To exchange links with me please click here .
Montreal,
Quebec
McTavish Weather Station
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