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Steam at Allandale: The Story of a CNR Division Point in the 1950's -by Ian Wilson (signed)( Trains / Locomotives / Railroad / Railways / Canadian National Railway )( Ontario - Hamilton / Burlington to North Bay through Barrie & Orillia )( C.N.R.)

Steam at Allandale: The Story of a CNR Division Point in the 1950's -by Ian Wilson (signed)( Trains / Locomotives / Railroad / Railways / Canadian National Railway )( Ontario - Hamilton / Burlington to North Bay through Barrie & Orillia )( C.N.R.)

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Steam at Allandale: The Story of a CNR Division Point in the 1950's -by Ian Wilson (signed)( Trains / Locomotives / Railroad / Railways / Canadian National Railway )( Ontario - Hamilton / Burlington to North Bay through Barrie & Orillia )( C.N.R.)

by (2nd Printing Overall, 1st REVISED EDITION ) Wilson, Ian (signed)

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9780968381502
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Orillia, Ontario: Orillia, ON: Canadian Branchline Miniatures, 1998, 1st edition, 2nd Printing ( 1st REVISED Edition ) , 1998. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, very small nick on lower edge of front panel, signed by the author " Ian Wilson Feb 25/07", 192 pages, profusely illustrated with b&w photos as well as quite a few colour, ---this 2nd printing is revised from the 1st printing which contained some errors, ---contents include: Intro; Morning at Allandale; The Newmarket Subdivision to Toronto; The Milton Subd.; The Alliston Subd.; The Meaford Subd.; The Colourful Allandale Division; The Penetang Subd.; The Newmarket Subd. to Washago; The Huntsville Subd.; Darkness Descends on Allandale; APPENDICES: Allandale yard Plan; Locomotive Assignments; Modeller's Appendix -industries and train operations, ---"Turn the clock back more than forty years to the last decade of steam operation on the network of CNR lines radiating out of Allandale, sixty miles north of Toronto and division point of the 672-mile Allandale Division ---. to an era before the automobile, the highway and the internal combustion engine dealt their mortal blows to traditional railway operations. Between these covers you will journey by mixed train through the scenic crannies of the Niagara Escarpment; stand trackside at Gravenhurst as Mikado locomotives change places on the head end of hot paper trains; travel by way freight through apple orchards to the sparkling waters of Georgian Bay; witness the Penetang mixed train winding through tall grass; study the servicing rituals being performed on steam engines coming and going from the 27-stall Allandale roundhouse; and stand on the station platform as number 41 rolls in behind a 6000-series Mountain Type. Through descriptive narrative and 248 stunning photographs, you will relive the excitement of the Allandale Division in its twilight. For aspiring modellers of the fascinating Allandale lines, track diagrams, timetables, steam locomotive assignments, and commentaries on train operations and industrial customers are provided"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and NOT a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 9.25w x 11.75h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

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Steam at Allandale: The Story of a CNR Division Point in the 1950's -by Ian Wilson (signed)( Trains / Locomotives / Railroad / Railways / Canadian National Railway )( Ontario - Hamilton / Burlington to North Bay through Barrie & Orillia )( C.N.R.)
Author
(2nd Printing Overall, 1st REVISED EDITION ) Wilson, Ian (signed)
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Photo Cover
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine (see description)
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Near Fine (see description)
Edition
First Revised Edition
ISBN 10
0968381502
ISBN 13
9780968381502
Publisher
Orillia, ON: Canadian Branchline Miniatures, 1998, 1st edition, 2nd Printing ( 1st REVISED Edition )
Place of Publication
Orillia, Ontario
Date Published
1998
Size
9.25w x 11.75h Inches
Keywords
Trains, Railways, Railroads, Locomotives, Steam Driven,
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