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<p>Narrow Gauge Railways of Canada is a "survey course" about one of the most interesting chapters in Canadian railway history. The late Omer Lavallee's original work was published by Railfare Books in 1972, and soon sold out. Long-sought by collectors, historians and railway enthusiasts, his excellent material has now been expanded (over 40%) by the author's long-time friend and collaborator, editor Ronald Ritchie.</p> <p>Omer Lavallee's survey indicates the Province of Ontario, Canada, was the birth place - in July 1871 - of the first narrow gauge steam-operated public railway in North America . . . and the Lingan Colliery Tramway in Cape Breton may have been - in 1866 - the first narrow gauge steam-operated railway in the Western Hemisphere.</p> <p>Two dozen different railway systems are covered within the book's twenty-five chapters. There are 192 rare photographs - including a section of 66 full-colour photos - interesting sketches, and informative maps of each line to show route details. These are keyed to an overall map, pinpointing the railway's exact location within Canada.</p> <p>Narrow Gauge Railways of Canada contains listings of railway mileage, chronological and geogr

Who reads Narrow Gauge Railways of Canada?

Author

Omer Lavallée

Publisher

Fitzhenry and Whiteside

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9781550418309

Category

hobbies

Subjects

Technology, Social Science, Engineering

Rating

4.8 / 5 (12 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14