A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification. Here is what Wikipedia tells us about “rectifiers”: “Physically, rectifiers take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes,

Ice Drag Locomotive – Niagara Falls, Ontario Click on the image for a closer look! In our TRHA News Posting earlier this week, we spoke to the movement and preservation of this unique locomotive in Niagara Falls. At that time we searched the Internet without success for a close up

On the back platform of our U33C Full Cab Simulator System, our museum volunteers have used a display case to show models of some of the engines and cabs in our collection. Below, you will find an image of four scale models of an CNR F7 diesel in the orange,black

The CP is not the only railway to operate Christmas trains to communities on their routes. The Ontario Northland also operates an annual train on the following dates to many of the communities that they serve.  They have already begun the journey. Here is their schedule for those of you

Click on the image for a closer look! Earlier this fall, the Niagara Parks Commission moved a small narrow gauge electric box cab locomotive, located just upstream of the Horseshoe Falls to a new temporary location as part of major rehabilitation work being carried out to improve vehicular, pedestrian and

The following story has been circulating on the web: “If you were in the market for a watch in 1880, would you know where to get one? You would go to a store, right? Well, of course you could do that, but if you wanted one that was cheaper and

Each year, the CP operates Christmas Trains across their railway network bringing entertainers to many communities. This year, they will have extra “star power” to three of their stops including Gage Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Here is what they say on their website: “Tom Cochrane will be joined by Great

This is the time of year when we purchase our railway themed calendars for next year.  We at the TRHA do not publish calendars but two local railway associations in Ontario.  The Canadian Railway Historical Association (CRHA) Niagara Division is once again producing a calendar (see cover above) with great

Rail Fans and Model Railroaders have been served by a large number of magazines in the print media for many decades.  What is really interesting news in the past few years is the emergence of new “online only” magazines.  We don’t normally cover or promote these magazines here but after

YouTube has become a treasure trove of great video viewing for rail fans. The hard part is sorting through the incredible number of railway videos for the truly great ones. Here is a 36 minute long video produced likely in the 1940’s by the Great Northern Railway to train railway