Rolly Martin Country

Exploring Canadian railways, history, technology, et cetera.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Canada's First Railway ... Who DID this?!

The artist: "This picture has gone all over the world." First Train in Canada ... at least that's what the Montreal Daily Hera...

Friday, March 28, 2025

1948-1990 - A Railroader's Career on Four Index Cards

Excessive heat, cold, stress from equipment failure and not always being able to trust the safety habits of your fellow employees, the possi...

Friday, March 21, 2025

An 11 Ton Cheese on a Flatcar and Other Border Stories

The 1939 shop floor of the CLC, and a flatcar holding an 11-ton cheese for the 1892 Chicago World's Fair are included as we look at a fe...

Friday, March 14, 2025

Dome Car Ads from 1948, "Ridin' High, Wide and Handsome!"

I only own a couple of Trains magazines from 1948 (May, June). Leafing through them, the full-page dome car advertisements were striking. F...

Friday, March 7, 2025

War Atlas, Part 3 & Roundhouse of Democracy, Conclusion

Links are included for authoritative books on WW2 military motive power. The last of the war atlas maps are presented. And, at the end of t...

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