Oscar D. Skelton

Chronicles of Canada The Railway Builders

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As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped its railway legacy. Join us on this journey through history, as we explore the vital role that railroads played in connecting communities a...

Author

Oscar D. Skelton

Category

History

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Latest episode

Feb 25, 2026

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Episodes

015 - Some General Questions 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

014 - Sundry Developments 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

013 - The Expansion of the Grand Trunk 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

012 - The Canadian Northern 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

011 - The Era of Amalgamation 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

010 - Building the Canadian Pacific Part 2 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

009 - Building the Canadian Pacific Part 1 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

008 - The Canadian Pacific -- Beginnings 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

007 - The Intercolonial 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

006 - The Grand Trunk Era Part 2 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

005 - The Grand Trunk Era Part 1 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

004 - The Canadian Beginnings 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

003 - The Call for the Railway 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

002 - Early Travel in Canada 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

001 - The Coming of the Railway 25.02.2026

As railroad construction came to a halt in 1914, Canada had firmly established itself within the global railway scene, boasting more track mileage than all but five other nations—only the United States, Russia, Germany, India, and a close France could compare. This fascinating chronicle delves into the story of how Canada evolved into a nation intricately woven together by its railways, highlighti...

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