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

At the printer: Steam Through Port Credit

Jan 19, 2024

Read a sample of Steam Through Port Credit

As promised a short time ago, I have prepared and uploaded a sample of Steam Through Port Credit for you...

Dec 24, 2023

Steam Through Port Credit nearing completion

Dad frames Canadian Pacific westbound eastbound passenger train number 792 (originating in Buffalo) behind a Montreal Locomotive Works cab unit...

Nov 5, 2023

Fifty years ago today - Sunday, October 14, 1973

The doubleheaded Ontario Rail Association steam excursion on the second day of a round-trip between Toronto and Owen Sound...

Oct 14, 2023

CPR G1 4-6-2 number 2206 at Owen Sound

We're at Owen Sound, with Canadian Pacific G1 4-6-2 number 2206 on the turntable...

Sep 3, 2023

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