University of Alberta
Construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway
An informative look at how the Canadian Pacific Railway was built.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Crow's Nest Line
This is a history of the construction and significance of a railway through the Crowsnest Pass that connected a part of British Columbia that was cut off from the rest of Canada. Included are maps, photographs and primary source documents.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Calgary and Edmonton Railway
This history of The Calgary and Edmonton Railway is an account of the necessity to build branch lines in order for the Canadian Pacific Railway to develop its vast land holdings on the prairies. Included are maps, photographs and primary...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: University of Alberta the Alberta Central Railway
This is a brief history of a railway that was envisioned to be a "trans-prairie " railway and was planned to serve the settlers in the Red Deer area. Included are maps, and primary source documents.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Canadian National Railways
This history of the Canadian National Railways (CNR) describes its formation in 1918 as the Government of Canada merged the assets of the Canadian Northern Railway with those of the Canadian Government Railway and later the Grand Trunk...
University of Alberta
The Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada: Rogers Pass
This resource offers a look at the difficulties of construction around Rogers' Pass
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: World War I and the Consolidation of Rail Line in Canada
During World War l, 300 miles of rail and other track materials were taken in response by the British Government for rails to be used for military purposes in France. This brief account includes pictures and primary documents.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: 19th Century Railways: Export of Revolution
This website from the Fordham University provides information about the expansion of the rail system in European countries between 1840 and 1900. Presents graphs to present the information.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Spread of Industrialization
This website from the Fordham University presents industrial data of the leading countries involved in the Industrial Revolution. Provides population statistics, illiteracy, railway expansion, and mineral output.