Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 21 Apr 2006, p. 37

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Ail aboard the ibrary to Iearn all about Canadian railways The Canadian ChamDion. Fridav. Anril 21. 2006 - B5 Canadians have long had a love affair with trains. Railways have played an important part in the develop- ment and history of this coun- try. In the United States, the west was largely settled by cov- ered wagon, but in Canada the pioneers took the train. Countless people today still thrill to the passing of a train. Its not unusual to find a train spot- ter or two parked by a crossing waiting for a train to pass by. At Milton Public Library, we have a number of books detail- ing the rise and decline of rail- ways in Canada. 'History Of The Canadian National Railways' is an epic of one of the largest and oldest railways in the world from the pioneer days to the 1970s. It details the stormy early years, its growth paralleling the growth of Canada and its status today. 'Train Country: An Illustrated History Of Canadian National Railways' is more visu- al, with numerous pictures of both steam and diesel across the country. 'The Heritage Of North American Steam Railroads' tells the story of the early regional railroads across North America and the linking of east and west that was so crucial to the devel- opment of Canada. Cover to cover The nostalgic appeal of trains recalls an earlier time when the train station was the hub of every town. 'The Train Doesn't Stop Here Any More' by Ron Brown is an illustrated history of railway stations across Canada. Elizabeth Willmot bas brought together a wonderful collection of photos and stories in 'When Any Time Was Train Time'. Browse through our pictorial books on railways. 'Magnetic north' chronicles the last days of the steam locomotive in Eastern Canada. 'Rites Of Passage' looks ai over three decades of transi- tion and change along Canada's railways. 'Rusty Rails' is a photo- graphic record of branchline railways in midwestern Ontario from 1901 to 1996. Model train enthusiasts will find books and magazines with detailed layouts. 'The Big Book Of Model Railroad Track Plans' bas plans for small shelf layouts up to large designs recreating an entire branch line. 'The HO Model Railroading Handbook' includes new techniques and materials to build a railroad empire or simply enjoy the trains on the floor. One of the most beloved toys of the twenti- eth century was the electric train. 'Lionel: A Century Of 'Timeless Toy Trains' is the rich- ly illustrated story of the first one hundred years of Lionel. Take a train ride from the comfort of your home. Check out one of our many train travel videos. 'The Great Canadian Train Ride' is the story of the 'Canadian' and a transcontinen- tal trip on one of the most spec- tacular and longest rail journeys in the world. The 'All Aboard! Luxury Trains Of The World' series on DVD and the 'World Class Trains' series on video pro- vides trips on the world's most luxurious trains from the Royal Scotsman to the Orient Express. Finally, why not read 'Time Lord: The Remarkable Canadian Who Missed His Train, And Changed The World' to find out how a missed train by Sir Sandford Fleming led him to revolutionize how the world viewed time. Climb aboard and ride with us at the Milton Public Library. Cover Io cover is prepared by staff of the Milton Public Library. Activate ANY phone on a Contract and recieve a free Hydrofoam Pouch* *$24.00 value Corne into Communication Zone and pick up your FREE Yellow Pages PhoneBook Get the Samsung A570 for FREE on a 1 year TELUS mobility - 905.875.9100 420 Main St. East, Milton, Ontario, Canada - L9T 1 P9 zon

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