On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers Toronto Railway Museum
The last red caps were let go from VIA Rail in 2013. At that time, there were 24 red caps employed by the railway.
Silent film actress Priscilla Dean is assisted by a porter, possibly at Union Station.
Michelle describes an instance when she encountered prejudice towards her work in the railways. Michelle Ardron: “And the funniest ever time I was with another locomotive engineer, my […]
During the Second World War, railway companies employed women to fill vacancies left by male workers who went to war. After the war was over, many women left […]
Jake Charendoff and Bert Fortune await passengers at Toronto’s Union Station. In 1972, Charendoff claimed the title of Toronto’s oldest Red Cap. He picked up his first piece […]
Chris describes the challenge of balancing life and work obligations as an engineer. Bob Fallowfield (interviewer): “What would you say is the biggest challenge of your job?” Chris […]
Michelle explains that there are many others who helped make the railways a better workplace. Michelle Ardron: “While there is some interest in the fact that I was […]
Michelle describes her decision to return to working with a railway company. Michelle Ardron: “Transport Canada was great, I got to see and do many, many things there […]
SC Modiste explains what she would like audiences to know about Walter. SC Modiste: “I think I’d like the one thing for them to know is when you’re […]
SC Modiste recounts how her grandfather Walter felt about working on the railways. SC Modiste: “This is such a, in my view, like the beginning of the expansion […]
Chris describes all the tasks involved in driving a locomotive. Chris Fox: “But the work-life balance is one of the hardest things,” Bob Fallowfield (interviewer): “It’s tough.” Chris: […]
Peter recounts his experience working on the railways during Expo 67. Peter Taylor: “But it was a good time to be on the trains, in terms of Expo […]
