Research Catalog

Title

The Newfoundland Railway, 1898-1969 : a history / Les Harding.

Author

Harding, Les, 1950-

Publication

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2008.

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Details

Description

viii, 230 pages : illustrations, map; 26 cm

Summary

"The building of a narrow-gauge trans-island railway in 19th century Newfoundland was a reckless and desperate experiment. Against unpromising odds, the Newfoundland Railway began operation on June 29, 1898 and operated relatively successfully for well over half a century. This book focuses on the railroad's early years and the contributions of railway engineer R.G. Reid"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

• Railroads
• History
• Newfoundland Railway Company
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Newfoundland Railway Company History
• Railroads > Newfoundland and Labrador > History

Genre/Form

History.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-226) and index.

Contents

1. Somewhat Startling Notion -- 2. Battle of Foxtrap -- 3. Great American and Shortline Railway -- 4. Surveys -- 5. Harbour Grace Railway -- 6. Placentia Railway -- 7. Enter R. G. Reid -- 8. Life on the Line -- 9. King Reid -- 10. Contract of 1898 -- 11. Cross-Country Express -- 12. 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 1. Travelers, Eyewitnesses and Shameless Boosters -- Appendix 2. To the Old Capitals by the New Way: Crossing the Ancient Colony by Rail, 1899-1900 -- Appendix 3. Poetry and Song -- Appendix 4. Connections Far and Wide in 1900 -- Appendix 5. Miscellaneous.

ISBN

• 9780786432615
• 0786432616
• 9781476608396
• 1476608393

LCCN

2007046479

OCLC

• ocn181072695
• 181072695
• SCSB-1462957

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library