Tracks to the trenches : Canadian railway troops in the Great War (1914-1918)
Record details
- ISBN: 9781927083369 (softcover) :
-
Physical Description:
print
regular print
viii, 227 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 x 31 cm - Publisher: Markham : Fifth House, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Subtitle on cover contains the incorrect date. "A Railfare book." |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prince Rupert Library | 940.41 Guay (Text) | 33294001993534 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
This is the untold story about the Canadian Railway Troops who built, maintained and operated the standard gauge and light railways, the supply routes to the front lines during The Great War - World War I. David Guay discusses the evolution and management of this complex infrastructure in the context of German, French and British railway development and military strategy. He also emphasizes the enormity of the railway work done by the Canadians: regimental histories, organizational charts, operating procedures, decorations, rosters of locomotives and rolling stock, as well as tips on modelling and collecting railway and military memorabilia. Lavishly illustrated throughout.