Trains August 2016

A foggy pathBy Bob Johnston VIA Rail Canada struggles with shortages of funds, equipment, and clout Map of the Month: Canadian rail serviceBy Bill Metzger What remains since VIA Rail Canada formed in 1977 Coaling towersBy Jeff Brouws Enduring monoliths from the steam era Railroads and the national parks at 100By John Kelly Railroads had a big influence on the development of parks Filming the ‘20th Century Limited’By Geoffrey H. Doughty Alfred Hitchcock provides a cameo role ... or does he? Making connections on the 'Century'By Peter A. Hansen How close are you to Winston Churchill? In My Own Words: What is in a pictureBy Geoffrey H. Doughty A 1959 trackside experience with the '20th Century Limited'