Canadian National Railways Entire System Pass, FJ Johnson and Wife, 1971-1973
Name/Title
Canadian National Railways Entire System Pass, FJ Johnson and Wife, 1971-1973Entry/Object ID
2008.023.010Description
Canadian National branded all lines pass issued to Fred Johnson and his wife. Johnson was working as an assistant engineer at the time the pass was issued. The pass allowed both him and his wife to travel on passenger trains throughout Canadian National's entire system. It was valid until December 31st, 1973. The reverse side features conditions of the pass. Distinguishing Features: Pink coloured paper with red, black, and blue letteringContext
Original document issued to Fred Johnson and his wife. Johnson was working as an assistant engineer at the time the pass was issued in 1971. Canadian National was created following the end of the First World War, by combining five lines which were financially troubled. It soon became the largest railway in the country. Canadian National Railways was founded in 1919 as a combination of several railways that had become bankrupt and were being ran by the Canadian Government Railways, its primary service was freight but also operated passenger service until 1978 until it was absorbed by VIA rail. The Canadian National Railways was created by the Government of Canada as a means to fund the failing railway corporations including: Intercolonial Railway of Canada, National Transcontinental Railway, Prince Edward Island Railway, and Hudson's Bay Railway.Collection
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Canadian National