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 successful 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.

Excerpt from The Canadian Railroader, Vol. 1: October 1918 Acquaint us with your requirements, as specifications, drawings and estimates are gladly given at any time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Canadian Railroader, 1917, Vol. 1: The Circulation of the Magazine Is Devoted to the Canadian Railroad Men Who Are Railroad Engineers, Railroad Conductors, Railroad Firemen, Switchmen and Brakemen, Maintenance of Way Men and Railroad Telegraphers I know the difficulty of a movement of this kind. In starting out to reach many thousands of men, into each of whose breast God has put different emotions and convictions is not an easy task. But there was never a time in history, when the working men, the great middle class should begin to real ize themselves, and to put forth some united effort in the interest of the future, and in the famous words of President Wilson, Make the world safe for democracy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Canadian Railroader, Vol. 1: The Circulation of the Magazine Is Devoted to the Canadian Railroadmen Who Are Railroad Engineers, Railroad Conductors, Railroad Firemen, Switchmen and Brakemen, Maintenance and Way Men and Railroad Telegraphers; March 1919 The result of this controversy has greatly widened the gulf between East and West, and actually threatens the Dominion with catastrophe. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Canadian Railroader Weekly, Vol. 1: April 1918 A good Watch is more than just a piece of jewellery. It is an intimate personal friend It is a business partner. It keeps our buslness, our trains. All of our many ltcllvtt-ivs on schedule tinw. Helps the Tndivldual to acquire a reputation for punctu ality. And generally helps to keep him In step wlth the rest of mankind. A good Watch Costs So little nowad 13s that It is more foolish than false eco nomy to buy anything but a good one. Lilngwall Watches are good Watches. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Canadian Railroader Weekly, Vol. 1: September 6th, 1919 Statistics show that influenza is much more deadly than war. In a few months it took more victims than fell in over four years of fighting. That it has awakened the average citizen to a more lively sense of the constant risk of death which he faces, and the results which would ensue for his dependents, is shown by the enormous and growing demand for life assurance protection. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.