Ian Wilson's blog

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

My favourite trains, part 4 of 4

This is the final of four posts chronicling my favourite trains from the 24 books I have written and published between 1998 and 2024...

Jun 26, 2024

My favourite trains, part 3 of 4

This is part three of four chronicling my favourite trains from the 24 books I have written and published between 1998 and 2024. If you've missed Part 1 and Part 2, check them out!

Jun 25, 2024

Steam Encounters at Montreal vol. 2 has been printed

Thought you would get a kick out of these pictures of the press approval yesterday for Steam Encounters at Montreal vol. 2...

Dec 9, 2022

Steam Encounters at Montreal vol. 2 free sample

While Steam Encounters at Montreal vol. 2 is in production, I thought you might like a sneak preview of the book...

Dec 4, 2022

A shot-across-the-bow for Steam Encounters in Ontario vol. 2

I have turned to the next installment in our Encounters series with Jim Guerin’s photography...

Jan 26, 2022

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