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New Book: Narrow Gauge Through the Bush
Narrow Gauge Through the Bush by Rod Clarke
My self-published book, "Narrow Gauge Through the Bush" (ISBN 978-0-9784406-0-2) relates the history of the narrow gauge Toronto Grey and Bruce and Toronto and Nipissing Railways in the 1860's, 70's and 80's. It has taken me 20 years of research and 9 years of writing. the story of the promotion, building, and operation of the lines from Toronto to Owen Sound and Teeswater, and Toronto to Coboconk; and includes much detail about the campaigns in villages and townships to raise tax bonuses to get the railway built.
Since the book is fully researched and documented, and mentions many personalities involved in the political, promotion and construction campaigns it will be of interest to people researching local and family Ontario history, as well as railfans.
Many new photographs, and drawings never before published, with a colour section showing how the railways might have appeared in those far off days. Over 30 scale drawings in S scale of locomotives, rolling stock, buildings and structures. A large format book, nearly 400 pages long, beautifully hard bound so that it will become a historical reference.
Available at Credit Valley Railway Company:
http://www.cvrco.com/whatscoming-ex.htm
for $65 + GST +Shipping and handling
Rod Clarke
Whitby, Ontario
clarkerm@rogers.com
"This is a stunning achievement for anyone interested in the history of railways. It's an absolutely delightful book that includes much original colour artwork…The research and the documentation are impressive". Derek Boles, Toronto Railway Heritage Group Historian.
DVDs: Union Pacific’s Cascade Sub & Shasta Route
The Shasta Route
Southern Pacific’s legendary Shasta Division was an important and challenging portion of the I-5 Corridor carrying traffic between Los Angeles and Seattle. Today it remains a vital link to the Pacific Northwest for the Union Pacific. In this program, we will cover nearly 170 miles of this amazing line between Redding, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Union Pacific’s Cascade Sub Part I: Eugene to Cascade Summit
In this premiere release from 7idea Productions, you’ll travel through Oregon’s scenic Cascade Mountain Range along the former Southern Pacific line. Now operated by the Union Pacific, the Cascade Line is still a vital link between the Pacific Northwest and California. Part I of this two-part video series covers the 113 miles of track between Eugene, Oregon and Cascade Summit. The railroad climbs 4,422 feet in elevation in the process. Railroaders refer to this line as “The Hill” and you will see why.
Union Pacific’s Cascade Sub Part II features big time railroading in the high country of Southern Oregon through all seasons! See trains roll through near white-out conditions on “The Hill.” Watch a Pike M-2 clearing snow from the right-of-way near Kirk and some beautiful snow scenes on the east side of the Cascades. At Chemult, BNSF traffic mixes with the UP via trackage rights to Klamath Falls making for a nice variety of power including SD40-2's still in Cascade Green. Catch former Southern Pacific tunnel motors, UP’s Heritage unit #1996 in Klamath Falls on her maiden voyage and some rare footage of the Swift Road Railer train at Calimus! Shot over a four year period in all types of weather, this DVD is packed full of great railroading action! 111 minutes of brilliant color and stereo sound with narration. Don’t miss “Union Pacific’s Cascade Sub Part II: Cascade Summit to Klamath Falls.”
Both Cascade Sub DVDs available individually or in a set.
For more information and to view trailers, visit www.7ideaproductions.com
50's CABOOSE AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY PASSENGER CAR
Circa 1950's Cupola Caboose. This Northern Pacific Car, later Burlington Northern, is currently being used as a gallery.
It's been a coffee shop and a gallery while occupying space in Lyons, CO (30 minutes North of Denver) It measures 31' 5" Long x 9' Wide x 7' 4" High. The Cupola adds another 4' 6".
1906 Burlington Car manufactured by Pullman was part of the Burlington & Southern Route. It currently is in Lyons, CO (30 minutes North of Denver) and was most recently being used as a residence and a gallery. Before that, it was a Tourist Info Center in Winter Park, CO.
It measures 67' Long x 9' Wide x 10' 5" High (w/out Trucks).
If interested, please contact: Matt DePofi, 303.444.8078 mdepofi@msn.com
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