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Fascinating history of the origin and construction of the major railroad lines in Canada from the beginnings in 1836. Covers the Grand Trunk, the battle of the gauges, the Intercolonial, surveys for the transcontinental route, building of the Canadian Pacific and its branch lines, the Canadian Northern, the Canadian Pacific, the Depression, World War II, post-War years, lines to the far North, and many other issues. Illustrated with black and white photos. With statistical charts and bibliography. 255 pages with index.
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Railroads of Canada, Robert F. Legget
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- Released
- 1973
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- Title
- Railroads of Canada
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert F. Legget
- Publisher
- Douglas, David & Charles
- Released
- 1973
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 255
- ISBN10
- 0889140014
- ISBN13
- 9780889140011
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Technology & Engineering, Other History, Cars & Transportation, Railways / Trains, Canada
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Fascinating history of the origin and construction of the major railroad lines in Canada from the beginnings in 1836. Covers the Grand Trunk, the battle of the gauges, the Intercolonial, surveys for the transcontinental route, building of the Canadian Pacific and its branch lines, the Canadian Northern, the Canadian Pacific, the Depression, World War II, post-War years, lines to the far North, and many other issues. Illustrated with black and white photos. With statistical charts and bibliography. 255 pages with index.