Download or read book The Newfoundland Railway 1898 1969 written by Les Harding and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in nineteenth century Newfoundland was a reckless and even desperate experiment. The island was poor, the population small, and the local politics rife with bitter sectarian conflict. Against these unpromising odds, the Newfoundland Railway came into existence on June 29, 1898, and operated successfully for well over half a century. This book offers a comprehensive history of the Newfoundland Railway, focusing especially on the railroad's early years and the important early contributions of railway engineer R.G. Reid. A chronology and glossary are also included, along with several appendices which offer eye-witness accounts of the railway as recorded in period news articles, personal correspondence, poetry, and songs.
Download or read book A History of the Newfoundland Railway written by A. R. (Alfred Raymond) Penney and published by St. John's, N.L. : H. Cuff Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A HISTORY OF THE NEWFOUNDLAND RAILWAY VOL 1 1881 1923 written by A.R. Penney and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of the Newfoundland Railway 1881 1923 written by Alfred Raymond Penney and published by St. John's, Nfld. : H. Cuff Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of the Newfoundland Railway written by Alfred Raymond Penney and published by St. John's, Nfld. : H. Cuff Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rails Across the Rock written by Ken Pieroway and published by Breakwater Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rails Across The Rockis an all colour 'then & now 'celebration of the former Newfoundland Railway on the 25th Anniversary of its closing. The reader is taken on a 547 mile photographic journey from Port aux Basques to St. John's with virtually all stops in between. Captured from 1952 to 1988, you can see the last days of steam, ride the Caribou, and watch lengthy freights and little mixed trains, as well as the final run. Those scenes, contributed by some of North America's top railway photographers, capture not only the colour and uniqueness of our narrow gauge line but also the breathtaking beauty of this wonderful island. The images of James A. Brown, Bill Linley, Phil Mason, Robert J. Sandusky, Mike Shufelt, Rich Taylor and others are spread all along the trans island journey. When compared to the same scene as it exists today, the changes are remarkable as both nature and progress reclaim the right of way.
Download or read book The Newfoundland Railway Contract of 1898 written by J. K. (James K.) Hiller and published by St. John's, Nfld. : Memorial University of Newfoundland, Department of History. This book was released on 1973 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Newfoundland Railway Report of Preliminary Survey and Explorations of 1875 written by Sandford Sir Fleming and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-11-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Newfoundland Railway report of Preliminary Survey and Explorations of 1875 written by Sir Sandford Fleming and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-14 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Tales of the Rails Volume IV the Newfoundland Railway 1881 1988 written by Clayton Daniel Cook and published by St. John's, NL : Flanker Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of the Rails gives a brief history of the Newfoundland Railway, particularly the period from the 1930s to the 1980s. It outlines some of the trials and tribulations encountered by the railway workers and tells of the men and women who carried on through both the hard and the happy times. Tales of the Rails is a tribute to the warmth, humour, and vitality of a people whose lives have formed a rich and vital chapter in the history of the Newfoundland Railway. Clayton D. Cook worked with the Newfoundland Railway for thirty-three years, from 1936 to 1940 and from 1941 to 1969. He served the railway well through his years of service and, in this volume, commemorates the men, women, and machines with which he worked. Tales of the Rails is sure to be a mainstay for many future generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Download or read book Newfoundland at the Beginning of the 20th Century written by Moses Harvey and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Newfoundland Railway report of Preliminary Survey and Explorations of 1875 written by Sir Sandford Fleming and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1876, this report details the results of the preliminary survey and exploration of the Newfoundland railway. Written by Sir Fleming Sandford, the Chief Engineer of the project, this work is an important historical document and provides insight into the challenges faced by early railway engineers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Iron Men written by Mont Lingard and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2022-12-05 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eminent Newfoundland Railway historian Mont Lingard paints vivid pictures of the “Iron Men”—tough and dedicated railroaders and their trains that opened up Newfoundland’s territory and economy, and serviced its interior and outport communities, beginning in the nineteenth century and lasting throughout most of the twentieth. An institution for half a century before Newfoundland became a Canadian province, the Railway began in 1898 to enable the development of the island’s mining and forestry resources, long before the construction of highways or even gravel roads. Its 547-mile mainline—the longest narrow-gauge railway system in North America—linked up the island’s branch lines and its communities from east to west for 107 years and made possible the construction and staffing of North American army, air force, and naval bases during WWII. With locomotives powered first by steam and then by diesel, the Iron Men worked to the limit on long tours of duty. Away from home for weeks or even months, they pressed into service the Railway’s freight, passenger, and snowplow trains through rugged and more gentle terrain, all year long, even in the gruelling months of the fiercest winters. Iron Men presents the legacy of the Railway in the words and images of those who were involved. A collection of original interviews and portraits of railwaymen, along with historical photographs from their own collections, makes Iron Men a rich source of fascination for railway buffs and regional history enthusiasts.
Download or read book Rails Across the Rock written by Ken Pieroway and published by Creative Book Pub. This book was released on 2013 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rails Across The Rockis an all colour 'then & now 'celebration of the former Newfoundland Railway on the 25th Anniversary of its closing. The reader is taken on a 547 mile photographic journey from Port aux Basques to St. John's with virtually all stops in between. Captured from 1952 to 1988, you can see the last days of steam, ride the Caribou, and watch lengthy freights and little mixed trains, as well as the final run. Those scenes, contributed by some of North America's top railway photographers, capture not only the colour and uniqueness of our narrow gauge line but also the breathtaking beauty of this wonderful island. The images of James A. Brown, Bill Linley, Phil Mason, Robert J. Sandusky, Mike Shufelt, Rich Taylor and others are spread all along the trans island journey. When compared to the same scene as it exists today, the changes are remarkable as both nature and progress reclaim the right of way.
Download or read book The Bullet written by Robert Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident that their service to the people of Newfoundland who "rode the rails" while travelling with CN was second to none. Explore the history of the railway, see how the steam engines changed travel when they were converted to diesel, get a glimpse of the railway yard in St. John's, and witness the loyalty of the crews who worked in this highly esteemed profession. For decades the railwaymen of CN gave their all and put in long hours as they went about making "their" customers feel comfortable and welcome on every trip. All passengers were treated with courtesy and respect as they made their way across the island of Newfoundland. Travel with Robert on a behind-the-scenes tour as he explores the once proud, never forgotten story of the CN Railway. With a foreword by Wayne Greenland, president of the CN Pensioners Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Download or read book Trains of Newfoundland written by Kenneth G. Pieroway and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For well over a century, the narrow-gauge Newfoundland railway played a vital role in the growth and development of the tiny island in the North Atlantic. From the commencement of construction in 1881 to the shutdown in 1988, it was a most colourful line, to say the least. It took over 547 miles to cross a 300-mile-wide island, and it had curves sharper and grades steeper than in the Rocky Mountains. There were only 131 miles of straight track, a bridge for every four miles, and a human wind-gauge to safely let trains pass. In Newfoundland, the railway wasn't simply a means of transportation--it was a way of life. Take an all-colour photographic journey from the capital city of St. John's to the ferry connection at Port aux Basques on the longest narrow-gauge railway in North America. Along the way you will ride in both steam- and diesel-hauled Caribou passenger trains, follow boxy G-8 locomotives skirting the shoreline as they lead little mixed trains to the branch lines, and see lengthy multiple diesel freights with boxcars and containers crossing the infamous Gaff Topsails. Watch as the trains navigate the rugged interior and pass through Newfoundland communities with some of the most interesting place names--such as Come by Chance, Gambo, and Goobies--and witness the incredible beauty that this province has to offer. These photographs, dating as far back as 1951 and on through to 1988, were taken by some of North America's most renowned railway photographers, such as James A. Brown, John Freyseng, Bill Linley, Phil Mason, Robert J. Sandusky, Stan J. Smaill, and Rich Taylor. Their work and others clearly illustrate the colourful rolling stock and engine paint schemes against the pristine scenery one encounters along the way. This trip back in time is sure to delight both those who remember when the railway was king as well as those discovering it for the first time. "Ken Pieroway's collection of colour images of the Canadian National and Newfoundland Railway is unsurpassed. His dedication to preserving these images is a labour of love and a means to keep the fabled railway alive and well in the hearts of people everywhere who love and miss the Newfoundland Railway." -- Mike Shufelt, Photographer
Download or read book A History of the St John s Railyard written by John J. Henley and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short history of the Newfoundland Railway -- Buildings and facilities in the railyard in St. John's -- Railway station building -- Commissary building -- Car erecting shop -- Roundhouse and turntable -- Cold storage building, smoke house and freight shed -- Diesel repair, machine shop -- The railway yards -- Rolling stock and locomotives -- Narrow gauge vs. standard gauge -- A brief history of early unionism in Newfoundland -- Railway labour union history -- International Association of Machinists -- Brotherhood of Railway Carmen -- Railway Employees' Welfare Association -- Noted railway personages -- R.G. Reid -- W.H. Massey -- References -- Photographs & figures -- Appendices.
