Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969

A History

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in nineteenth century Newfoundland was a reckless and even desperate experiment. The island was poor, the population small, and the local politics rife with bitter sectarian conflict. Against these unpromising odds, the Newfoundland Railway came into existence on June 29, 1898, and operated successfully for well over half a century. This book offers a comprehensive history of the Newfoundland Railway, focusing especially on the railroad's early years and the important early contributions of railway engineer R.G. Reid. A chronology and glossary are also included, along with several appendices which offer eye-witness accounts of the railway as recorded in period news articles, personal correspondence, poetry, and songs.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-02-19
Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt413 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor238
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786432615

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Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. A Somewhat Startling Notion 2. The Battle of Foxtrap 3. The Great American and Shortline Railway 4. The Surveys 5. The Harbour Grace Railway 6. The Placentia Railway 7. Enter RGReid 8. Life on the Line 9. King Reid 10. The Contract of 1898 11. The Cross-Country Express 12. The New Century 13. July 2, 1969, The Last Run 14. Railway Mail Service, Dispatching Office, Locomotive Shop, Coastal Boats and More 15. Wrecks, Collisions and Close Calls Appendix One: Travelers, Eyewitnesses and Shameless Boosters Appendix Two: To the Old Capitals by the New Way: Crossing the Ancient Colony by Rail, 1899–1900 Appendix Three: Poetry and Song Appendix Four: Connections Far and Wide in 1900 Appendix Five: Miscellaneous Chronology Glossary Notes Bibliography Index