Jim Sandiland's Canadian Railway Web Pages

CN 2641 & 5374 on train 308 at Dorval, Quebec - April 14, 2001Devoted to Canada's railways past and present.

Copyright Jim Sandilands, 2009

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CP 2816 at North Junction (Montreal) on June 30, 2004.The Carillon & Grenville Railway

A 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 8558 at Dorval, Quebec

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.

Dorval Rails

A collection of  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 $$1000.00 (Canadian - Negotiable)

Links & Books

A selection of railroad-related books and links. To exchange links with me please click here .

Royal Canadian Pacific in Montreal

Photos of the Royal Canadian Pacific business car train in Montreal in late November 2000.

 

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