| The Railroad Color History series book "VIA Rail" is a historical look at Canada's national long-distance passenger railroad. VIA Rail Canada, a Crown corporation, assumed control of CN and CP passenger operations in the 1970s, much like Amtrak did in the U.S. VIA operates a network of 8400mi 14,000km of passenger routes. The author covers all aspects of VIA from its routes to equipment, facilities and more. This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in post-70s Canadian railroading. 160 pages, hardbound. |
