Ian Wilson's blog

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

Credit River bridge on Friday, August 10, 1956

Imagine fishing in the Credit River on the morning of Friday, August 10, 1956.

Mar 2, 2023

Mainline action between Port Credit and Clarkson

At mile 15.0 on the Oakville Subdivision in the mid-1950s, the cottage community of Lorne Park nestles between Port Credit to the east and Clarkson to the west.

Feb 27, 2023

An hour at Toronto's Bathurst Street bridge in 1957

We spend an hour with Jim Shaughnessy at the easternmost end of the Oakville Subdivision, near Union Station in Toronto.

Feb 26, 2023

Oakville Subdivision local assignments

There were a number of local switching assignments on the Oakville Subdivision circa September 2, 1952.

Feb 25, 2023

CNR steam helper service at Burlington

Feb 24, 2023

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