Van Horne's Road : An Illustrated Account Of The Construction And First Years Of Operation Of The Canadian Pacific Transcontinental Railway

An illustrated history of the construction and early operation of the Canadian Pacific Railway, tracing the development of the transcontinental route that linked eastern and western Canada. Drawing upon corporate records and historical sources, Lavallée examines the planning, engineering challenges, and expansion of the line during its formative years. Numerous photographs, maps, and illustrations document the railway's construction, equipment, stations, and operations. Appendices provide station lists and mileages for the original main line between Montreal and Port Moody, together with genealogical and corporate information relating to the constituent railway companies incorporated into the transcontinental system.

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