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70 images · 1925–1962

Train International Limited en route to Toronto from Montréal
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Train International Limited en route to Toronto from Montréal
Train International Limited drumhead on the rear platform of an open observation car
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Train International Limited drumhead on the rear platform of an open observation car
The “Continental Limited” en route to Montreal from Vancouver
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The “Continental Limited” en route to Montreal from Vancouver
Observation library car Fort George on the rear end of the Continental Limited
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Observation library car Fort George on the rear end of the Continental Limited
The Super Continental in the Fraser River Valley
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The Super Continental in the Fraser River Valley
Observation Car and Royal Train in distinctive royal blue livery
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Observation Car and Royal Train in distinctive royal blue livery
Train Ocean Limited exiting the Morrisey Rock Tunnel
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Train Ocean Limited exiting the Morrisey Rock Tunnel
Train Super Continental
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Train Super Continental
International Limited at station
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International Limited at station
Studying an old menu card on the CN museum train
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Studying an old menu card on the CN museum train
Steam locomotives Samson and Albion by The Nova Scotian Hotel
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Steam locomotives Samson and Albion by The Nova Scotian Hotel
Steam locomotives Samson and Albion on the same track
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Steam locomotives Samson and Albion on the same track
Central Vermont Railway steam locomotive 603 with the train The Ambassador in tow as it crosses the Winooski bridge
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Central Vermont Railway steam locomotive 603 with the train The Ambassador in tow as it crosses the Winooski bridge
A view of a sitting room aboard the Royal Train used in the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
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A view of a sitting room aboard the Royal Train used in the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
A view of the Canadian National Railways Royal Train used by their Majesties during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
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A view of the Canadian National Railways Royal Train used by their Majesties during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
The Royal Coat of Arms on Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive tender  no. 2850 during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
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The Royal Coat of Arms on Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive tender no. 2850 during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
The Royal Cypher on cars in the Royal Train during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
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The Royal Cypher on cars in the Royal Train during the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
A view of Canadian National Railways steam locomotive no. 6400 hauling the Royal Tour train in 1939
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A view of Canadian National Railways steam locomotive no. 6400 hauling the Royal Tour train in 1939
The train carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their 1939 Royal Tour of Canada arrives at Stratford
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The train carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their 1939 Royal Tour of Canada arrives at Stratford
A view of the King's sitting room in Car no. 1 of the Royal Tour train used for the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
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A view of the King's sitting room in Car no. 1 of the Royal Tour train used for the 1939 Royal Tour of Canada
Special passenger train carrying President Roosevelt from Montreal to Ottawa
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Special passenger train carrying President Roosevelt from Montreal to Ottawa
Special passenger train carrying President Roosevelt arrives in Ottawa
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Special passenger train carrying President Roosevelt arrives in Ottawa
Model steam locomotive 6400, built at Pointe Saint Charles, for Eaton's Toyland
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Model steam locomotive 6400, built at Pointe Saint Charles, for Eaton's Toyland
Passenger train 332 The Ambassador from Montreal to Boston / New York with Central Vermont Railway 4-6-2 type steam locomotive 231, built by Baldwin in 1912, scrapped in 1954.
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Passenger train 332 The Ambassador from Montreal to Boston / New York with Central Vermont Railway 4-6-2 type steam locomotive 231, built by Baldwin in 1912, scrapped in 1954.
Central Vermont Railway passenger train The Montrealer breaks a ribbon at the U.S.A. / Canada border, celebrating 25 years of operation.  CN steam locomotive 6173.
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Central Vermont Railway passenger train The Montrealer breaks a ribbon at the U.S.A. / Canada border, celebrating 25 years of operation. CN steam locomotive 6173.
Passengers for The Washingtonian checking in at Montreal.
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Passengers for The Washingtonian checking in at Montreal.
Passenger and staff aboard The Washingtonian.
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Passenger and staff aboard The Washingtonian.
Continental Limited at Jasper Station
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Continental Limited at Jasper Station
The Super Continental traveling east of Jasper
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The Super Continental traveling east of Jasper

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View of the three locomotives of the Museum Train
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View of the three locomotives of the Museum Train
Reading the menu in the dining car of the Museum Train
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Reading the menu in the dining car of the Museum Train
Costumed employees walking through the sleeping car of the Museum Train
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Costumed employees walking through the sleeping car of the Museum Train
Fixing her costume after departing the Museum Train
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Fixing her costume after departing the Museum Train
Reenacting Sunday service in the sleeping car of  the Museum Train
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Reenacting Sunday service in the sleeping car of the Museum Train
Two young girls watch as Locomotive 40 and the Museum Train pass by.
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Two young girls watch as Locomotive 40 and the Museum Train pass by.
The Museum Train makes another stop on its tour
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The Museum Train makes another stop on its tour
Band ensemble in honour of the Museum Train
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Band ensemble in honour of the Museum Train
View of locomotive 40 and the Museum Train
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View of locomotive 40 and the Museum Train
Examining locomotive 247 and the Museum Train
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Examining locomotive 247 and the Museum Train
Cornwall residents come to see the Museum Train
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Cornwall residents come to see the Museum Train
Children climbing into the cab of Locomotive 40
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Children climbing into the cab of Locomotive 40
Press conference in honour of the arrival of the Museum Train to Central Station
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Press conference in honour of the arrival of the Museum Train to Central Station
People gathered to see the Museum Train in Cornwall
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People gathered to see the Museum Train in Cornwall
Side view of the Museum Train and locomotive 40
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Side view of the Museum Train and locomotive 40
The conductor takes a passenger’s ticket for a journey on the Museum Train
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The conductor takes a passenger’s ticket for a journey on the Museum Train
The Museum Train, pulled by locomotive 40, pulls into Belleville, Ontario
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The Museum Train, pulled by locomotive 40, pulls into Belleville, Ontario
A waiter serves wine to two passengers in the dining car of the Museum Train
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A waiter serves wine to two passengers in the dining car of the Museum Train
Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the
Museum Train
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Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the Museum Train
Polishing locomotive 40 during its stop at Aurora Station
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Polishing locomotive 40 during its stop at Aurora Station
Crowds line both sides of the track as the Museum Train pulls into Aurora Station
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Crowds line both sides of the track as the Museum Train pulls into Aurora Station
Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the
Museum Train
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Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the Museum Train
Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the
Museum Train
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Crowds of people at Aurora Station lining up to take a tour through the coaches of the Museum Train
Residents of Barrie arrive at the station to get a glimpse of the Museum Train
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Residents of Barrie arrive at the station to get a glimpse of the Museum Train
Residents of Aurora at the station to get a glimpse of the Museum Train
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Residents of Aurora at the station to get a glimpse of the Museum Train
Wall to wall people line up to get a tour of the coaches of the Museum Train
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Wall to wall people line up to get a tour of the coaches of the Museum Train
A passenger train, probably the
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A passenger train, probably the
People gathered to see Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
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People gathered to see Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
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Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
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Canadian National Railways steam locomotive 5114 on its last run
Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
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Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
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Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
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Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
Ocean Limited leaving Halifax, N.S
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Ocean Limited leaving Halifax, N.S
Super Continental #2 near mile 89
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Super Continental #2 near mile 89
Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
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Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
Historic locomotive #40 - rebuilt for St. Albans Centenary Celebration
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Historic locomotive #40 - rebuilt for St. Albans Centenary Celebration
Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
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Historic locomotive #40 - Chaudiere Valley Railway
Loco 6401 - Pilot train coals at Brockville, Ontario
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Loco 6401 - Pilot train coals at Brockville, Ontario
Continental Ltd. entering tunnel near Mt. Robson, B.C.
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Continental Ltd. entering tunnel near Mt. Robson, B.C.