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Colin Churcher's Railway Pages
Colin Churcher's Railway Pages.
Findings of the Ottawa Railway History Group on rail history in the National Capital region.
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Charles Cooper's Railway Pages
Charles Cooper's Railway Pages
Information on Charles Cooper's books and other railway information.
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Old Time Trains
Old Time Trains -
Information and stories on Canadian railway history.
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TrainsCan
TrainsCan -
An online source of information news and events about the railways in Canada.
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Railserve
Railserve -
A comprehensive list of links of railway interest.
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Niagara Rails
Niagara Rails -
A site dedicated, in photos, to the railways of Ontario's Niagara region.
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History of Railway Companies in Nova Scotia
History of Railway Companies in Nova Scotia -
A compilation of corporate and other information from government sources for the railways of Nova Scotia
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Eastern Quebec Railways
Eastern Quebec Railways -
Information and photos of the railways of eastern Quebec.
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RailroadData.Com
RailroadData.Com -
A directory of over 5,000 railroad-related Web sites from around the world.
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Moving West: The History of the Transcontinental Railroad
Moving West: The History of the Transcontinental Railroad
An article provided by Amy from Ms. Deborah Ward's class who found the society's links page helpful for a class project.
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Railway Bob's Railway Restorations
Bob Moore, aka "Railway Bob", is a Bytown Railway Society volunteer and Dirty Hands Club member. Bob has become our in-house mold Subject Matter Expert and he has documented all of his work on his public blog.
Some of Bob's topics include fabricating:
- World Hancock 24-M-L-46 Air Motor Reverser Lever for CP 2858 Locomotive
- Pyle Nuts which are used to close the lid on locomotive headlamps.
- Marker Lantern Brackets
- Baggage Car Bronze Striker Plate
- Track Sweeps for Wooding Motor Car
- Passenger Car Window Covers
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Railways of Eastern Ontario
This is Railway Bob's personal project on the history of some of the most fascinating railway lines in Eastern Ontario.
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Model Railroads and Freight Cars by Bonnie Gringer
Web link added from a suggestion by Noah.
Model railroading is a hobby that involves a variety of components, and it is suitable for people of all ages. People can pursue this hobby in ways that fit their innate interests and skills.
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Railroad Signs and Safety
Web link added from a suggestion from Liam and Jack who are working on their Boy Scout Railroading badge.
Upon approaching a railroad crossing in your car or truck, you might see any number of signs leading up to the actual crossing. Some might be black and white, some black and yellow, while others might display a message or flashing red lights. There is a considerable variety of railroad and street intersection signs, and understanding these signs is crucial for safely navigating through these exchanges.
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A Brief History of the Texas Railroads
Web link added from a suggestion from Ethan who is working on his Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge. Olivia Ingram the Children's Librarian at the Fullers Library assisted Ethan.
"The geography of the massive state of Texas is incredibly diverse. There are mountains, winding rivers, scraggly desert, forests, elevations changes and more. With a maximum width of over 770 miles and a length of 800 miles it is an incredibly difficult state to travel without a proper means of conveyance. Today it is taken for granted that you can travel across the state of Texas in a matter of hours in a method of your choosing. Before railroads were laid down in the mid-19th century, travel in the area of Texas was limited to waterways and Native American paths and trails. Roads, where they existed, were of poor quality. Flood-prone rivers made crossing a challenge in the best of conditions. The majority of the population in Texas was clustered in the southern and eastern parts of the state around the 1830's, as the west was still considered too wild. However, as railroads became more widespread and necessary, travel to the western reaches of the state became a reality and led to rapid development throughout the region and beyond."