Canadian National Railways Volume 1
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Canadian National Railways Volume 1Entry/Object ID
2021.817.01Description
Book describing the history of Canadian National Railway's development. It covers the events occurring in the first 60 years, from 1836 until 1869. Includes: early years, development in the Maritimes, development of the Grand Trunk, and the different branches that were developed during these first 60 years. Distinguishing Features: noneContext
Provides a detailed history of Canadian National's first 60 years in operation and the trails and errors of the company. Covers the years 1836 until 1869. 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