The Victoria Pacific Railway

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The Victoria Pacific Railway was a short-lived tourist operation on Vancouver Island. It ran for two seasons on CN track just west of Victoria, in 1972 and 1973.

Review: True Biz

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I really enjoyed True Biz by Sara Nović. In some ways it is a traditional coming-of-age story (three stories, I guess) – kids going to school, overcoming crises, experiencing love and loss – but with a serious twist. Most of the protagonists are deaf, and the action takes place at a school for the deaf.

The Loggieville Water Tower

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Railway water tower in Loggieville, New Brunswick from 1966

Back in the days of steam, water towers were a common feature beside railway tracks. Steam engines used vast quantities of water and they needed to refill frequently. After the end of main line steam in 1960, these towers disappeared quickly. Only a few remain… like the one in Loggieville, New Brunswick.

Different Light

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When I was a new railfan, I didn’t understand the quality of light. I just took pictures, no matter what the light was and where the sun was. Most of my pictures weren’t very good.

Ottawa Valley Railway Timetable October 28, 2001

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This is the employee timetable for the Ottawa Valley Railway (OVR), effective October 28, 2001. At the time of this timetable, the OVR was operated by RailAmerica. Today it is owned by the Genesee & Wyoming, and is about half the length that it was in 2001. Download the timetable This timetable shows the OVR … Read more

Kitchener Quickies

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GO Transit train at Kitchener Ontario

I visited my son in Kitchener, Ontario recently. I was there to see him, not to railfan, but since we are both railfans… well, trains happened.

Nautilus 7

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“Attention, all planets of the Solar Federation.” Ace lifted his finger off the transmit button.

“What the hell are you doing?” Sarah asked.