Tom Murray 160 pages hardcover
Author Tom Murray provides an
unprecedented look at a national icon, from its genesis amid the
turmoil surrounding World War I to its acquisition of the Duluth,
Missabe & Iron Range Railway and its lease of BC Rail, both in 2003.
In addition to exploring Canadian National operations and equipment
through depression, war, modernization, and acquisitions, Murray
explains how the railway affected and was influenced by the vast and
varied regions it served. Marvelous photography from top shooters and
Canadian archives along with period timetables and print ads illustrate
CN's extraordinary geographic reach, diverse operations, and social and
economic roles, both as a government entity for 70-plus years and more
recently as a privatized industry exemplar.
