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 Montreal that were once served by the city's extensive streetcar system.

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"Montreal Streetcars - Volume 4: 'Work and Service Equipment'" 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 Montreal. The book is produced in a 11" x 8-1/2" format on glossy paper with the usual high quality photos and detailed captions found in our previous traction publications. It includes 52 pages, 99 photos, 33 in colour.

*Canadian Railroad Historical Association 2011 Book Award

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Again, author Tom Grumley has created a well researched pictorial history book in the Society's traction series. This time it covers one of Canada's best known electric interurban railways, The Quebec Railway Light & Power Company, and its Montmorency Division. Order your copy today. The book has 52 pages containing 84 photos including 25 in colour.

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Tom Grumley, our award-winning author, has written his sixth Traction Series book that continues the story of the Quebec Railway Light & Power Company with words and photos on its Citadel Division.

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The story of one of Canada's leading streetcar builders, The Ottawa Car Company, in words and pictures featuring large photographs and detailed captions. The book contains 36 pages in a 11" x 8-1/2" format on glossy paper.

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The Central Pacific & The Southern Pacific Railroads by Lucius Beebe.

This monster hard cover volume (634 pages) is a complete history of the lines and is loaded with photos.

The book is in excellent shape and the cover has some small tears. Originally printed in 1963 this volume is from the 3rd printing in 1966.

Cost which includes shipping is $65.00 for this rare and hard to obtain work.

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“Mansions on Rails – The folklore of the Private Railway Car” by Lucius Beebe.

This 384 page hard cover volume comes in a slipcase. This volume is #1342 of 1950 copies autographed by the author.

An in depth history of the private car with many photos from the golden age of railroading.

There is an insert of the floor plan of the private car “Japauldon” built by ACF in 1926.

This rare book is in excellent shape and the slip case has some scuff marks.

Price is $120 which includes shipping.

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“Some Classic Trains” by Arthur D. Dubin

Hard bound 434 pages.

This volume is a portfolio of photos and descriptions of some of the most famous “Name” trains.

The book commences with an overview of cars and amenities that would be found on top notch trains of many railroads.

For the trains covered there are action shots, car views (both interior and exterior), car plans and some advertising material.

Among the 21 trains covered are the “Soo-Pacific”, “20th Century Limited”, “International Limited”, “North Coast Limited” & “Florida Special”.

There is a chapter on Interurban Classics and some special cars sets such as “The Cardinals Train” and “The Cuban Special”.

There is a final chapter on special cars with many side views and several floor plans. A CPR Park car shows up in this section.

There are two colour foldouts to end this spectacular volume. This book was originally from the Society Archives.

If you have an interest in passenger trains this is a must have. The book is in excellent shape.

Cost which includes shipping is $55.00 (US orders in US funds).

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Some available publications include:

• Used Branchline Magazines
• Journal’s of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association
• Model Railroader
• Railroad Model Craftsman
• Railroad
• Railfan
• Railfan & Railroad
• Trains
• Classic Trains
• Extra 2200 South
• Railpace Newsmagazine

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We have some operating timetables available for sale.

These can be ordered by selecting the timetables you are interested in, and sending us an email at salesdesk at bytownrailwaysociety dot ca to confirm your order and invoicing. 

The current timetable listing is available at the link below.

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