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More Info CPR Private Car

photograph : b&w


between 1952 and 1953
1976.055.053 PHOTO.OS.0004.0052
More Info Fernie, Morrisey & Michel RR at Lethbridge, AB
Now at Heritage Park, Calgary, AB
photograph : b&w


1965
1976.055.064 PHOTO.OS.0004.0062
More Info Rail Car
Perhaps Colonel James Bakers' at Cranbrook Roundhouse. From 'Across Canada by Rail'
photograph : b&w; photocopy


1978.230.001 1-2-1-31

Mr Pullman's Elegant Palace Car
A chronicle of cheerful things in an age of hope and plenty, when a ride on the steam-cars was a glorious adventure in a fairyland where there were cherubs painted on the ceilings and Terrapin & Porterhouse on the dollar menu.
First edition.
B&w photos and illustrations. Writing in red and blue pen on flyleaf. "Property of George A. Fillian, Calgary, Alta."
book: hardcover


1961
1982.001.001 Library

Palaces on Wheels,Royal Carriages at the National Railway Museum
A reasonably detailed survey of the most priceless relics in the Museum's care (York, England).
B&w and col. photographs. 2 appendices.
book : hardcover


1981
1982.010.001 Library

Pullman Company, The, Private Car & Special Train Service in 1901
Contains general information concerning private car service, special car service and special train service involving Pullman cars operated in the United States, Canada & Mexico. An experienced representative was stationed at every principal point. Several b&w photos, b&w technical illustrations depicting floor plans of various cars.
book : softcover


1901
1982.012.001 1-4-6-10

Royal Saloon, London & North Western Railway
photograph : postcard, col.


1982.036.001 1-2-5-37

Royal Visit to Canada
Commemorating Alberta Royal Visit (1939)
BOOK


1984.003.001 1-5-1-3

Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, interior

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.072 1-2-7-15

Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, 'Rochelle' (1898)

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.073 1-2-7-16

Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, interior

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.074 1-2-7-16

Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, Gov General sleeping room

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.075 1-2-7-16

Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, Prince of Wales dining room

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.076 1-2-7-16
More Info Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, Prince of Wales exterior & interior

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.077 1-2-7-16
More Info Various Private Cars
CPR Private Car collection, Gov General's train

B & W
PHOTO


1984.005.078 1-2-7-16
More Info CPR Cars
#19 explanation of official CP cars by Omer Lavallee Photostat (history)
textual record : bulletin, printed


1984.035.001 1-5-1-27

American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners
Referral guide - This guide is provided as a service to interested parties who have inquired about the availability of private cars for charter. Has b & w photos as well as b&w illustrations.
book : softcover


1985
1986.025.001 Library
More Info Railway
Luxury Private Cars Montreal Gazette (1988)
textual record : newspaper article, printed


1989.009.002 1-4-2-16
More Info Railway Articles
From 'Dante Stephensen's Private Car'
textual record : article


1992.095.007 PF.0187.0161

Mansions on Rails
photos
book : hardcover


1959
1997.017.001 ? not mentioned . . .
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