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Few stories in the annals of railroading are as compelling as the construction, evolution, and astounding successes of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. This sprawling volume combines two of Voyageur Press' most successul Railroad Color History titles into one volume taking in the grand scope of both railroads. Author Tom Murray presents fastidiously researched and concisely presented histories of each railroad, along with more than 300 photographs, including rare archival black-and-white images and modern and period color photography sourced from national archives and private collections.
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Tom Murray is the author of several well-received Voyageur Press Railroad Color Histories, including Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National Railway, The Milwaukee Road, Southern Railway, and Chicago & North Western Railway. He lives in Santa Maria, California.
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two great books into one
11 May 2011
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This is two books into one, with a section each for both CN and CP. The great photos are worth the price of the book alone. American readers might be surprised in how much both companies figure in US rail history including Grand Trunk and Illinois Central both owned north of the border. Hopefully, some time soon, all North American railways will get back into the passenger business, it just might start making money for them, and anything beats being in a sardine can.
Great way to learn about railroads "North of the Border"
6 April 2011
Format:Paperback
Rails Across Canada provides a comprehensive history of the Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian National (CN) Railways.
Living in the United States, my knowledge of railroad history north of the border has been quite limited. Since the 1990's, the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National both have expanded into the United States and become more frequent visitors on US railroads.
The new title Rails Across Canada brings together the two previously published titles from the Railroad Color History on the CP and CN into one combined volume.
The book by Tom Murray is illustrated by more than 300 photographs sourced from the national archives and private collections. The variety of photographs provides a visual history illustrating the highlights of both systems. I particularly enjoyed the items from the authors collection including vintage timetables.
I enjoyed learning about the railroad and political history of these lines which is covered in great detail. The construction of the lines in Canada were just as challenging as the more famous western roads here in the US. This book brings the engineering and operational accomplishments to light.
The book also delves lightly into the non-railroad properties which the railroads owned. The most famous of these are probably the CP Steamships and the famous hotels across Canada which were owned by both roads.
The history of the roads ends when the original books were completed. For the Canadian Pacific this was 2006 and for the Canadian National it was 2004. I'd love to see an update on the history from then to today in a future version of the book.
Rails Across Canada by Voyageur Press will hopefully encourage you to learn more about the CN and CP and their operations!
Living in the United States, my knowledge of railroad history north of the border has been quite limited. Since the 1990's, the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National both have expanded into the United States and become more frequent visitors on US railroads.
The new title Rails Across Canada brings together the two previously published titles from the Railroad Color History on the CP and CN into one combined volume.
The book by Tom Murray is illustrated by more than 300 photographs sourced from the national archives and private collections. The variety of photographs provides a visual history illustrating the highlights of both systems. I particularly enjoyed the items from the authors collection including vintage timetables.
I enjoyed learning about the railroad and political history of these lines which is covered in great detail. The construction of the lines in Canada were just as challenging as the more famous western roads here in the US. This book brings the engineering and operational accomplishments to light.
The book also delves lightly into the non-railroad properties which the railroads owned. The most famous of these are probably the CP Steamships and the famous hotels across Canada which were owned by both roads.
The history of the roads ends when the original books were completed. For the Canadian Pacific this was 2006 and for the Canadian National it was 2004. I'd love to see an update on the history from then to today in a future version of the book.
Rails Across Canada by Voyageur Press will hopefully encourage you to learn more about the CN and CP and their operations!
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Simply a repackaging of two older books!
15 May 2011
Format:Paperback
This would be a great book if it were an original publication. However, it simply repackages two already published older books in one volume. And if you already have those other books on the CP and CN, you merely get a duplicate, without even an update. I feel cheated, that's why I give it one star only. As it comes with a different cover and completely different title, how can one see that it's nothing new; what a turn-off to buy other books from this publisher.
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