Prototype Books

Softcover book. This is author Tom Grumley's latest account of one of smaller of the many streetcar systems in Canada. The book traces the history of the streetcar system on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River across from Quebec City. From...

Softcover book. A number of railways operated in Montreal since 1847 and through mergers and acquisitions they became either Canadian National or Canadian Pacific constituent companies. This is a history of how they evolved and eventually operated into...

Softcover book. This award-winning book is Tom Grumley's second on Montreal Streetcars in the Society's Traction Heritage Series. Thoroughly researched, it includes a large colour fold-out map of the 1929 Montreal Tramway Company system. It also...

Softcover book. Our award-winning author, Thomas Grumley, has researched and written a third book on Montreal streetcars in the Society's continuing Traction Series publications. With photos and text, he has brought to life the many scenic areas of...

Softcover book. "This is our fourth book on Montreal Streetcars as the latest in our Traction Heritage Series. Again, author Tom Grumley has put together a well-researched book, this time on the non-revenue equipment of the street railways in...

Softcover book. The first railway in Montreal was the Montreal and Lachine Railroad that began operations in 1847. Also, this was Canada’s third railway. Eventually, this became part of the Canadian National. Author: Michael Leduc Size: 5 1/2 x 8...

Softcover book. The Algoma Central Railway has gone through many changes in its more than a century of life. Considered for outright abandonment, the railway was bought by Wisconsin Central. Then, as the Canadian national empire expanded, particularly...

Softcover book. The CP’s route between Calgary - Vancouver is explored, highlighting the “Banff-Lake Louise Route” through the Rockies. Emphasizing the final years of CP passenger service, it features early ‘52 steam and the first...

Hardcover book. "Spanning the adoption of the Chevron paint scheme in 1974 to the present! All active subdivisions during that time frame are featured, as well as locomotives and cabooses of “The Chevron Era”!" Author: Stephen M. Timko Size:...

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Hardcover book. Traces the entire diesel roster of the ONR from first ALCo S-2 switchers imported from the U.S. to the present roster. The various rebuilding programs are documented and the many paint schemes detailed. Featuring F unit rebuilds into APU,...

Published by Boston Mills Press (1981) Hardcover book. Subtitled: "A Pictorial History of the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway" The railway was constructed as a feeder link to the Canada Atlantic Railway system. Also, it opened up the timber...

Hardcover book. David R. Sweetland. 

Hardcover book. David R. Sweetland. 

Hardcover book. This new large-format book chronicles VIA Rail Canada’s history, operations and equipment over more than four decades since the company’s creation in the mid-1970s. Produced with the cooperation of VIA Rail Canada, "People...

Published by Dundurn Press Softcover book. Subtitled: "The Railway Heritage of Canada's Prairie Provinces" Follow the evolution of the rail legacy of the Canadian Prairies from the arrival of the first engine on a barge to today’s realities.This...

Published by Steampower Publishing Softcover book. Subtitled: "A History of the Rail Car Ferry Service On the St. Lawrence River Between Prescott Ontario & Ogdensburg, New York" The Prescott, Ontario – Ogdensburg, New York, rail car...

Subtitle: General Motors and Beyond Softcover book. General Motors wanted to revolutionize transit bus design after having success with their New Look Bus through the 1960s. Being protagonists for progress, GM's engineers created a prototype coach...

Published by the Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society. Softcover book. Subtitled: "The Story of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Through the New River Gorge of West Virginia" A wonderful survey of the C&O line through the New River...

Softcover book. Featuring the distinctive red and white locomotives, freight cars, and early wine-colored equipment of the Soo Line! Cabooses, passenger and freight trains, equipment, and structures are also included in this in-depth, full-color coverage...