The history of rail transport in Canada began in the early 19th century. The Canadian railway system saw several expansion "booms" throughout history, as well as a major change from broad to standard
The Albion Railway's Samson locomotive, the oldest surviving locomotive in Canada
Ceremonial driving of the Canadian Pacific Railway's last spike at Craigellachie, British Columbia, in 1885.
The National Transcontinental Railway was a historic railway between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Moncton, New Brunswick, in Canada. Much of the line is now operated by the Canadian National Railway.
Building a bridge on the National Transcontinental Railway, ca 1910.
Booklet published by the Conservative Party opposing the large amount of money given by the Liberal Party for the construction of the NTR.