Ian Wilson's blog

Welcome to the blog of Ian Wilson, author of the award-winning books on 1950s Canadian steam railway operations.

Portfolio of pictures added for Speed Graphics and Steam 1957!

I’ve selected pictures at random from among the 300 which will appear in Speed Graphics and Steam 1957!

Oct 24, 2017

Pre-ordering Speed Graphics and Steam 1957!

In just the past two days, we’ve heard from dozens of “old friends”—those readers who have been with us for years...

Oct 22, 2017

Now taking pre-orders for Speed Graphics and Steam 1957!

Two print flyers for Speed Graphics and Steam 1957! are in the mail for everyone on our direct mail list...

Oct 20, 2017

Cover design chosen for Speed Graphics and Steam 1957! (FIREBOX CHAT #4)

The finalist in the cover design contest for the upcoming book has been chosen. I’m working with the artist over the next few days to finalize the design...

Sep 24, 2017

Title chosen for upcoming book! (FIREBOX CHAT #3)

The upcoming book on the Rehor-Wood photographic travels in Ontario is entitled SPEED GRAPHICs AND STEAM 1957!

Sep 17, 2017

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