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

Train 11 between Toronto and London in July 1957

In laying out a spread for Steam Encounters in Ontario vol. 2, I have encountered passenger train 11 at the Kitchener station platform...

Mar 14, 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

Not exactly Speed Graphics and Diesel but...

I have to admit that a few of the internal combustion engine growlers have stealthily crept into Herb Harwood’s Speed Graphic viewfinder in the latest volume...

Nov 15, 2021

Jim Guerin’s CNR Ontario coverage in 1954-55

This video presents an overview of the Canadian National Railways locations that Jim Guerin visited over the years 1954 and 1955...

Feb 11, 2021

Steam Encounters in Ontario - July 1954

I thought you would enjoy this little video story I composed around a few Jim Guerin images taken in southwestern Ontario during July 1954.

Feb 3, 2021

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