On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers On the Rails: The Experiences of Toronto’s Railway Workers Toronto Railway Museum
Silent film actress Priscilla Dean is assisted by a porter, possibly at Union Station.
In 1981, VIA Rail and Amtrak resumed daily international service between Toronto’s Union Station and New York City. More than 60 rail enthusiasts took the first trip.
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 […]
In the early 1980s, the workers at the John Street Roundhouse were mainly responsible for maintaining business cars, road switchers, and trailers. The yard and car shops remained […]
The number of passenger trains using the station declined in the decades following the Second World War until 1967, when GO Transit began operating a new commuter service […]
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 […]
This photo was taken in 1941 during a promotion to encourage shop employees to buy Victory Bonds during the Second World War. John Clarke is standing at the […]
