Iron men : memories of the Newfoundland Railway in the steam era / Mont Lingard.
Iron men : memories of the Newfoundland Railway in the steam era / Mont Lingard.
By
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Lingard, Mont.
Publication Date
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2022
Publication Information
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Altona, Man. : Friesen Press,
Physical Description
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xiii, 201 p. : ill., map.
Subject Term
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Railroads -- History.
Transportation -- History.
Railroads -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- History.
Summary
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An institution for half a century before Newfoundland became a Canadian province, the Railway began in 1898 to enable the development of the island's mining and forestry resources, long before the construction of highways or even gravel roads. Its 547-mile mainline-the longest narrow-gauge railway system in North America-linked up the island's branch lines and its communities from east to west for 107 years and made possible the construction and staffing of North American army, air force, and naval bases during WWII. With locomotives powered first by steam and then by diesel, the Iron Men worked to the limit on long tours of duty. Away from home for weeks or even months, they pressed into service the Railway's freight, passenger, and snowplow trains through rugged and more gentle terrain, all year long, even in the gruelling months of the fiercest winters. Iron Men presents the legacy of the Railway in the words and images of those who were involved. A collection of original interviews and portraits of railwaymen, along with historical photographs from their own collections, makes Iron Men a rich source of fascination for railway buffs and regional history enthusiasts.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9781039156074
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