Railways - Canada: Books - History and Rolling Stock (1/2)

Locomotives of Western Canada

The mountains of Alberta and British Columbia in western Canada have always challenged the resolve of the railways that worked their way west, opening up the country. It was a new frontier that soon tested man and locomotive as trains crossed through a rugged and unforgiving territory.
Even today, the task continues as incredible amounts of tonnage are hauled over arduous mountain passes and through spectacular river canyons, powered by modern diesel locomotives.

With a stunning collection of previously unpublished photographs, Mike Danneman showcases these marvellous machines amid the splendour of some of the best mountain scenery in the world.

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Canadian Pacific: Stand Fast, Craigellachie!

Explore the Canadian Pacific Railway in this landmark tribute, showcasing the work of leading North American rail photographers. The book encompasses the entire CPR system, from the east coast to the west coast, including Nova Scotia's Dominion Atlantic lines and Vancouver Island's Esquimalt and Nanaimo.
Featuring exceptional photography, the collection spans the best of steam and diesel, including 1950s-era shots of steeple-cab electrics and passenger trains on Electric Lines subsidiaries like the Grand River Railway and the Lake Erie and Northern.

"Canadian Pacific" immerses readers in the ambiance of historic wood-frame stations, where time was kept by Seth Thomas clocks, the elegance of stainless-steel luxury on The Canadian, the rugged allure of SD40s conquering mountain grades, and the solitude of a prairie wayfreight navigating grain empties.
This book captures the essence of the Canadian Pacific Railway, celebrating its diverse landscapes and iconic moments through captivating visuals and insightful essays.

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Canadian Pacific in the Rockies

The Canadian Pacific Railway was built to unite all the Canadian Provinces with a transcontinental line running from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Many obstacles were encountered during construction including the Rocky Mountains, a formidable range of mountains in Western Alberta and Eastern British Columbia.
Originally planned to run further north, the line eventually crossed the Continental Divide at Kicking Horse Pass, a challenge to railway operating that still exists today despite the use of high-horsepower diesel locomotives.

Illustrated with unique photographs, taken over a number of years, this book covers the line from Exshaw, where it first encounters the Rockies, to Golden. The variety of traffic found on the line is shown against a backdrop of stunning scenery that is encountered along the line. Also detailed is the other Canadian Pacific line in the south of Alberta, which traverses Crowsnest Pass.

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General Motors Type 5 - Class 66 Locomotives

Over the past generation the Class 66 has been one of Britain's most successful and reliable diesel locomotives. After being introduced in the late 1990s, the Class has been involved in various new contracts and has taken over from the older generation classes such as the Class 56. Now operated by five rival companies, the Class keeps on growing with more success.
Ross Taylor uses his excellent photographs to illustrate this fascinating Class.

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