CANADA'S RAIL NEWS MAGAZINE

Please Note as of July 2025, the annual fees for Canadian subscriptions have increased to cover our mailing costs with Canada Post.

Besides the latest Canadian rail news, Branchline includes interesting articles on historic and current topics about the railways of Canada. In addition, there are updates to locomotive and equipment changes for Class 1 and shortline railways as well as industrial operations across Canada. Each issue includes many colour and black and white photographs.

Six (6) issues per year.

Purchase or renew a Canadian, USA or International Subscription and enjoy the news and stories in Branchline. The subscription rates are as indicated below.

Memberships and renewals for the appropriate amount AND proper currency (CAD or USD) below may be sent via Interac e-Transfer® to our Treasurer's email address ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).  Please provide your complete name and mailing address in the "Message (optional)" box. (There no need to enter a security question as we are registered for Interac e-Transfer^® Autodeposit)

Memberships and renewals can also be paid by sending a cheque made out to "Bytown Railway Society Inc." for the appropriate amount shown below to:

Bytown Railway Society
P.O. Box 47076, RPO Blackburn
Ottawa Ontario
K1B 5P9

Canadian New Subscriptions and Renewals

Please note that the price increased in July 2025.

U.S. New Subscriptions and Renewals

Please note the US Subscriptions price has increased.

Overseas/International New Subscriptions and Renewals