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Seashore Trolley Museum - Kennebunkport, Maine - Trolley Museum
Large electric railway collection containing over 250 transit vehicles, most of them trolleys, from all over the United States and canada. history, events, and admissions information available.
http://www.gwi.net/trolley

Extractions: Our New Internet Address is: www.trolleymuseum.org PLEASE NOTE If you have reached this page, you have clicked on an outdated link . We would appreciate it, if you would notify the Webmaster of the site you clicked to this page from, that we now have our own domain name. Please ask the Webmaster, to update the link to our NEW address: http://www.trolleymuseum.org THANK YOU! This Web Space Provided Courtesy of GWI.net , Biddeford, Maine Visitors Since July 24, 2001
History
The history section of TrainsCan lists railway museums and linksto historical information about railways in canada.
http://www.trainscan.com/hist/
History Of Glacier National Park, Canada
The Canadian Pacific railway had just completed its transcontinental line, linkingtogether the scattered settlements of the young nation of canada.
http://parkscan.harbour.com/glacier/hist.htm

Extractions: Railway Beginnings in Glacier National Park Glacier National Park was established in 1886, simultaneously with Yoho National Park to the east. The Canadian Pacific Railway had just completed its transcontinental line, linking together the scattered settlements of the young nation of Canada. The spectacular scenery along the rail line suggested a potential for tourism to the railway company. Lodges and hotels were built to entice travellers to what had been uncharted wilderness only a few years before. The famous Rogers Pass is located in the center of Glacier National Park. The Pass was named for its discoverer, Major A.B. Rogers, Engineer-in-Chief for the railway. It has been designated a National Historic Site in commemoration of its role as an essential, yet perilous, link in the building of the transcontinental railway. Very little is known about the use of the area by First Nations peoples before the arrival of the railway route finders in the 1860s and 1880s. The long, snowy winters with their frequent deadly avalanches, the tangled and thick underbrush in summer, and poor hunting and fishing opportunities likely made what is now Glacier National Park a largely inhospitable place. The parks first visitor facilities were developed by the railway company in response to the needs of its passengers. The Glacier House hotel and recreation complex offered not only meals and accommodation, but also sightseeing, mountaineering, touring the Nakimu Caves and...bowling!
History Of Mount Revelstoke National Park, Canada
CPR divisional point after the completion of the railway. mountain's use as one ofCanada's first ski For more information Skiing history on Mount Revelstoke
http://parkscan.harbour.com/mtrev/hist.htm

Extractions: Mount Revelstoke National Park of Canada is situated in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, immediately northeast of the confluence of the Illecillewaet ( ill-ah-SIL-ah-wet) and Columbia Rivers. It occupies 260 square km of a landscape characterized by rugged snow-capped peaks and lush valley floor rainforests. In 1908, the City of Revelstoke broke a trail to the summit of the mountain and later completed trails to some of the alpine lakes. Local citizens lobbied the provincial and federal governments for construction of a road to the summit. Mount Revelstoke was established as a National Park in 1914, after considerable advocacy by local residents, in recognition of its unspoiled mountain scenery, its sub-alpine wildflower meadows, and its potential for recreational use. The Meadows-in-the-Sky Parkway was built between 1911 and 1927. Little is known concerning the area's use by native groups prior to European contact. Before the coming of the railway, the confluence of the Columbia and Illecillewaet Rivers just outside the park was used as an encampment by fur traders and explorers on the Columbia, and as a supply point for mining operations. Railway construction in 1885 made the river junction (known as Farwell) a focus of activity. Farwell was renamed Revelstoke and became a CPR divisional point after the completion of the railway.
WWW-VL History Index - Canada
and Economic Centre of canada; history of the Rideau Waterway; history of SaskatchewanWaterways; Significant Dates in Canadian railway history; Canadian National
http://www.ku.edu/history/VL/CANADA/canada3.html

Extractions: RETURN TO CANADA INDEX History Local History Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments Constitutional History Military History Introduction to the Study of Military History for Canadian Students The Canadian Military Heritage Project Canadian War Museum Gallery Tour Canada's War Art ... Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador: Battles, Treaties
Model Railroad Clubs - Canada
(9/8/00). York railway Modelers A 1600 sq. ft. The largest HO Layoutin canada. history, Layout Plans, Pictures, Films, etc. (228-02).
http://www.cwrr.com/nmra/Clubb-Can.html
Bob's Place Of Educational Links - High School Sites
Government of canada. history Television. Memorable Canadians. National Archives.Origins of canada Day. Statistics canada. Terry Fox. Underground railway.
http://www.bobsedulinks.com/high_school.htm

Extractions: Geography History Homework Help Mathematics ... Alphabet of Art (Learn Visual Design) Artcyclopedia (Guide to Museum Quality Art on the Internet) ArtMuseum How to Read an Artwork Inside Art Interactive Timeline of Art ... Online Art School (learn to draw step by step) Viewing Artwork Anne of Green Gables Full Text Artefacts Canada Atlapedia Online - Canada ... Canada Quiz Online (Answers are Supplied) Canada's Digital Collection (facts, history, geography, lots more) Canadian Geographical Names Database Canadian Virtual Museums Celebration of Women Writers Dave's Truly Canadian Dictionary of Canadian Spelling ... Underground Railway and Harriet Tubman (pdf script) Underground Railroad The Journey (National Geographic) Women in Canadian History Wright Brothers Wright Brothers Flights of Inspiration AntArctica : Virtual AntArctica ... Geo-Globe (Explore the World Interactively) Geography Awareness Week Geography Super Quiz Online GeoHistory Internet Links Map Creation Online ... Black History Past to Present (WebQuest) BlackQuest (African American and Black History Resource) Canadian Black History on the Web Underground Railway from National Geographic Walk Through Time (evolution of time measurement)
Saskatchewan Gen Web Project - Transportation Resources Rail Lines CPR CNR.
Dispatchers Colin Churcher's railway Pages CPR Land Sale Database C. Robert CraigMemorial Library history of rail transportation in canada with an emphasis
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/transportation.html
City Of Toronto: Union Station History
Waterfront rail history The first passenger train departure in Upper canada originatedfrom The Northern railway of canada then moved its rail shed to a
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/union_station/history.htm

Extractions: In front of a large crowd on August 6, 1927, His Royal Highness, Edward, the Prince of Wales, was handed a pair of gold scissors to cut the ribbon that opened Union Station. The Prince of Wales was accompanied by his brother, Prince George, the British Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin, and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. The welcoming party consisted of Ontario Lieutenant Governor Ross and Mrs. Ross, Ontario Premier Ferguson and numerous other members of the Ontario and Canadian governments. After cutting the ribbon, the Prince of Wales was escorted to the ticket counters where he was issued the first ticket ever sold at Union Station. The ticket was to Alberta and cost $71.20 which today would be approximately $1184.49. During this 11-minute ceremony, the Prince of Wales was also presented with a gold key that unlocked the station. Later that week, on August 11, the Station received and dispatched its first passenger trains. In the late 19th century many small rail companies served Canadian cities; many of these built their own rail station in each city they served. The opportunity to combine forces and build one station was a result of the great fire of April 19, 1904. The fire demolished 14 acres of Toronto's downtown manufacturing and warehouse district. The Canadian Pacific (CPR) and Grand Trunk Railways, recognizing the need for a larger station, lost no time negotiating with the City for control of some of this valuable land. The City leased the present Front Street property to the Grand Trunk Railway in 1905.
Canada
1995) and Canadian Pacific railway (2000 est.). history. The first inhabitantsof canada were native Indian peoples, primarily the Inuit (Eskimo).
http://www.infoplease.com/cgi-bin/id/A0107386.html

Extractions: World Countries Infoplease Atlas: Canada Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952) Governor-General: Adrienne Clarkson (1999) Prime Minister: Area: 3,851,788 sq mi (9,976,140 sq km) Population (2003 est.): 32,207,113 (growth rate: 0.3%); birth rate: 11.0/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.9/1000; density per sq mi: 8 Capital: Ottawa, Ontario Largest cities (1996 census; metropolitan areas): Toronto, 4,263,757; Montreal, 3,326,510; Vancouver, 1,831,665; Ottawa/Hull, 1,010,498; Edmonton, 862,597; Calgary, 821,628; Quebec, 671,889; Winnipeg, 667,209; Hamilton, 624,360; London, 398,616 Monetary unit: Canadian dollar Languages: English, French (both official)
Telkwa, BC - Historic Village - Sightseeing In Northern Canada
The history of Telkwa has also ebbed and flowed with the dramatic changes of the theturn of the Century, and the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway.
http://www.telkwa.com/html/history.htm

Extractions: Click on an image to view a larger version. The first townsite in the area, Aldermere, was originally established on the bluff above the Bulkley River (and above the present day townsite of Telkwa). The townsite was the central stopping spot for travelers and prospectors following the Telegraph Trail and the call of the Gold Rush. The town of Aldermere was first staked by John Dorsey in 1904 and was home to the first Hotel, Post Office, Newspaper (the Interior News), and General Store for the Bulkley Valley. From Hazelton, the settlers followed a wagon road (dismantling the wagons through the rougher parts of the trail) and finally (after many days) they would arrive in the Bulkley Valley and the townsite of Aldermere. As the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway began constructing the western section of their railway in 1907, many businesses and settlers began to move down the hill to the present site of Telkwa to be closer to the anticipated railway and an easier water supply. Consequently, the attention of the G.T.P. then turned to a swampy section of land at the foot of Hudson Bay Mountain. The surveyors in Hubert were withdrawn and the planning of Smithers was underway.
The Canadian Pacific Railway History
With 119 years of history, Canadian Pacific railway has been the periodic changesto the railway's logo; some CPR to the development of canada and immensely
http://www.cprheritage.com/history.htm
History And The Logo Development
The story of the railway is filled with history and achievement. canada's first PrimeMinister, Sir John A. MacDonald, resolved to build a Pacific railway to
http://www.cprheritage.com/logo/

Extractions: The Canadian Pacific Railway was formed in 1881. The story of the railway is filled with history and achievement. Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, resolved to "build a Pacific Railway to unite the country". George Stephen, one of the founders of the railway along with Donald Smith and R.B. Angus, struck a deal with the government to build the railway. The job fell to William Cornelius Van Horne. On November 7, 1885 Donald Smith drove the "last spike" connecting the Pacific Ocean to central Canada. Van Horne observed - "It was the end. And the beginning." Logo Development - from the begining These, and all logos and designs on this Canadian Pacific Railway Archives web site are the property of the Canadian Pacific Railway. None of the images on the cprheritage.com web site may be reproduced without written permission of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Companies go through many changes. With 119 years of history, Canadian Pacific Railway has had its share. Among the most visible to the public has been the periodic changes to the railway's logo; some discreet, others striking.
Multiculturalism
The Black railway porters and their union have Pioneers to British Columbia · CathieFerguson, Parcs canada · significance related to Black history have been
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/multi/black-noir/index_e.cfm

Extractions: Minister's page Secretary of State - Amateur Sport Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) Location: Home Multiculturalism Subjects A-Z Index ... Agencies and Corporations Every year Canadians are invited to take part in the festivities that commemorate the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. This is a time to celebrate their many achievements and contributions which have allowed Canada to become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today. It is also a time to learn about the experiences of Blacks in Canadian society. In December of 1995, the Parliament of Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament, Jean Augustine, P.C., M.P. of Etobicoke-Lakeshore in Ontario and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. The motion was carried unanimously by the House of Commons. Despite a presence in Canada that dates back farther than Samuel de Champlain's first voyage down the St. Lawrence River, peoples of African descent are conspicuously absent from Canadian history books. The same pattern of omission of the achievements and contributions of African peoples exists in the United States. For this reason, African-American historian Carter G. Woodson proposed an observance to honour the accomplishments of Black Americans. This led to the establishment of Negro History Week in 1926. Though no one knows for sure, Woodson is believed to have chosen February for this observance because the birthdays of the renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass (Feb. 14) and former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) fall in this month.
Mike's Railway History Page Index
The Darjeeling Himalayan railway A history about this 2 ft. Gauge line. The Doorwayto canada A look at the Canadian National railway in 1935.
http://mikes.railhistory.railfan.net/pindex.html

Extractions: Sound-alike matching Dated: Anytime Within the last week Within the last 2 weeks Within the last 30 days Within the last 60 days Within the last 90 days Within the last 180 days Within the last year Within the last two years From: January February March April May June July August September October November December To: January February March April May June July August September October November December Within: Anywhere Title Description Keywords Body Alternate text URL Target Show: results with without summaries Across Australia By Train A look at this multi-gauge system America's First Trains Early developments and origins The Atmospheric Railway Trains without locomotives Avoiding the Avalanche Ingenious Protective Measures Adopted by Swiss Engineers Belgium's Steel Network A look at it's system in 1935 British 4-4-0 Locomotives - 1 Photos of this locomotive type British Enterprise in South America The Activities of Two important Systems British Locomotives Steam locomotive types in the 1930's British Railplane Overhead streamlined trains The Cape Town to Johannasburg Express A ride on this train circa 1935 The Cascade Tunnel A look at it's construction in the 1920's The "Cheltenham Flyer" World's fastest steam train, 1932-35
Welcome To The C.R.H.A.
Railroad historical society dedicated to information about all Canadian railroads.Category Recreation Trains and Railroads North America CANADIAN RAIL, The Magazine of canada's railway history, has become an authoritativeand respected voice in the field of Canadian railway history.
http://www.exporail.org/association/intro_crha.htm

Extractions: The C.R.H.A. is a volunteer non-profit charitable organization. Its aims are the preservation and dissemination of information concerning railway heritage in Canada as well as the acquisition of artifacts and archival material which depict the historical or technological development of Canada's railways. The CANADIAN RAILWAY MUSEUM : over the years, the C.R.H.A. has acquired the largest collection of railway equipment in Canada. This collection, declared of National interest, is preserved and displayed at the Canadian Railway Museum. Admittance to the Museum is included with membership in the C.R.H.A. The C.R.H.A. ARCHIVES/LIBRARY , holds collections of technical drawings, photographs, books and other documents. In total the ARCHIVES/LIBRARY houses more than 200 000 documents. CANADIAN RAIL The Magazine of Canada's Railway History, has become an authoritative and respected voice in the field of Canadian railway history. Published 6 time per year, it is included with membership in the C.R.H.A.
Trans Canada Trail
CPR donated the RightOf-Way to be turned over to Trails BC and the Trans CanadaTrail Foundation. Click here more information on the railway history of the
http://www.greenwoodcity.com/greenwoodheritage/Tourism-info/transcanada.html

Extractions: Greenwood Archives Tourism 2001 Our History Japanese Heritage Buildings Our Brochures Heritage Walk Historical Notes- Boundary Falls Historical Notes Deadwood Historical Notes Phoenix ... Step Back In Time Other Pages to Check Out Surrounding Towns and Ghost Towns Forestry History Railway History Trans Canada Trail West Kootenay Power Building Snow Falling on Cedars Our Related Links Guest Book ... Who We Are The last train came through in 1988 and the Railway was then abandoned. In March 1999, the CPR donated the Right-Of-Way to be turned over to Trails BC and the Trans Canada Trail Foundation. Click here more information on the Railway History of the Boundary The Greenwood Heritage Society is responsible for the section of the Trans Canada Trail from Midway to Eholt a distance of about 26 km. Take a ride or hike past the West Kootenay Power Building and image the possibilities of this structure.
Greenwood Museum
BRIEF history. to Republic, GN's Washington and Great Great Northern railway beganconstruction Using its 1897 VV E charter in canada, GN built through Midway
http://www.greenwoodcity.com/greenwoodheritage/History-Info/railway_history.html

Extractions: Railway History of the Boundary Canadian Pacific Railway Great Northern Railway THE ROUTE BRIEF HISTORY The Great Northern Railway had surveyed routes to Phoenix and the Granby Smelter, but construction was delayed by other railways and local landowners. the branch was not opened for service until 1905. Experiencing easier grades than the CPR's Phoenix Branch from Eholt, GN was able to handle heavier trains and soon became the major carrier of Phoenix ores. Falling post-war copper prices and a coke strike spelled the end of the Phoenix Branch in 1919 and the Granby Smelter spur was removed the following year. THE ROUTE Curlew to Oroville, Wa. via Midway and Bridesville, BC. From Curlew, the Great Northern Railway followed the Kettle River Valley to Midway and ascended the Myers Creek to Myncaster before looping north toward Dumont. The climb continued with Baker Creek, through Bridesville across the International Border to a summit at Molson, Washington. From Molson, the railway skirted Molson and Sidley Lakes and descended with Ninemile Creek to Oroville, Washington.
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http://atlasgeo.span.ch/fotw/flags/keywordr.html

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Canadian Pacific Railway - A Brief History
a difficult period in CPR's history competing head 1917 and 1923 amalgamated canada'soverextended and bankrupt rail infrastructure into one national railway.
http://www8.cpr.ca/cms/English/About Us/CPR Heritage/A Brief History/

Extractions: Canadian Pacific Railway was formed to physically unite Canada from coast to coast. Canada's confederation on July 1, 1867, united four eastern British North American provinces into a new country. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were promised the Intercolonial Railway to link them with Central Canada Quebec and Ontario. Manitoba, around the Prairies Red River settlement, joined confederation in 1870. And British Columbia, on the west coast, was enticed into confederation in 1871. But only with the promise of transcontinental railway being built within 10 years to physically link it with eastern Canada. This was the reason for the Canadian Pacific Railway But the railway got off to a rough start. John A. Macdonald's Conservative government needed a private company to build the railway Judge Van Norman presided at the groundbreaking ceremony near Fort William (Thunder Bay), June 1, 1875, signaling the beginning of construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Joseph Whitehead got the contract to build railway lines out of Winnipeg. His six flatcars, a conductor's van, and a locomotive which he named Countess of Dufferin , after the Governor-General's wife was the first train to arrive on the Canadian Prairies. Although the railway equipment made the trip

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