Canadian National was no stranger to cutting edge technology in its first decade of operation. In 1928, it took delivery of the first diesel locomotive designed for mainline service in North America. This locomotive made appearances in Toronto on several occasions, but its later history is where things get interesting.
Today marks 94 years since the John Street Roundhouse was first opened by Canadian Pacific. It also marks the gradual closure of the one that came before it.
For 73 years from 1857 to 1930, the area presently occupied by David Crombie Park carried all railway traffic east of Union Station.
Part two of this series features former train stations in Ontario that are in use as craft breweries or brewpubs that serve craft beer
Come learn about the connections between Ontario railways and Ontario craft beer! Part one of this series features breweries located in former railway buildings
The continuation of our lecture series on Toronto’s Union Stations hosted by Derek Boles from earlier this month. This one will cover the history of the current Union Station from 1927 to the modern day and will be held on Thursday, October 1st. After almost 25 years of planning and