admin | March 28, 2009
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser December 8, 1853
The Great Western Railroad. — We learn by the Prototype that the fare from London to Hamilton will for the present be two dollars and a quarter, less that half now charged by stage ; and passengers will be conveyed between the tow places in about three [...]
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admin | March 28, 2009
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
Thursday December 15, 1853
Mr. Hincks And The Grand Trunk.—
For the purpose of injuring Mr. Hincks, it is asserted that the Grand Trunk won’t go on, that money can’t be had, and in, fact, that the whole thing has exploded. It is no such thing. The Contractor for that portion of [...]
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admin | March 28, 2009
The Buffalo and Goderich Railway Bridge
The Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser December 8, 1853
We are happy to state that the work of this bridge was completed on Saturday last. There are upwards of6000 yards of solid masonry in the piers and abutments, which have been completed, by the energetic contractors, in the space of 18 [...]
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admin | March 27, 2009
I happened to see three BNSF Locomotives in the Sarrnia yard today as I was driving on the overpass on Indian Rd., so I stopped an snapped a few photos. I also have a few photos of a “Go Train” Locomotive at the Lambton Diesel shop today as well.
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admin | March 24, 2009
This web page contains information on Canadian Railway Stations, and a book titled “Directory of Railway Stations of Ontario”.
http://www.eagle.ca/crsn/index.html
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admin | March 23, 2009
Kitchener Model Train Show March 29, 2009 at Bingeman Park. Follow this link for more details.
http://kitchenertrainshow.blogspot.com/
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admin | March 23, 2009
Sarnia Observer and Western Advertiser
December 8, 1853
Fatal Accident on the Great Western Railroad
It becomes our painful duty to record to-day the first accident that has taken place on this section of the Great Western Railroad. This melancholy occurence happened this morning of Friday last, with in a few miles of Chatham, under the following circumstances. [...]
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admin | March 16, 2009
Trainman Cardboard Creations
http://trainman.cardboardcreations.net//index.html
Shane Stewarts Canadian Railroads
http://stewart.railfan.net/rail/TRAINS.htm
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admin | March 15, 2009
The Five Best Train Trips In Canada
http://www2.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/weekend_extra/story.html?id=e481e79b-aec4-48e9-a35a-8de1361e3284
The Worlds Twentyfive Top Train Trips.
http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE51Q1TY20090227?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
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admin | March 14, 2009
G scale rulers for the scale that best fits your Garden Railroad.
http://www.therailscale.com/
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