Sunday, February 12, 2012

Cross-Canada Reading

The Atlas model railroad forums this week included a message from a modeller who was planning a trip across Canada, looking for both lineside information and something to read while aboard.  Meanwhile, on the viasig Yahoo!group, a group member was wondering what VIA Rail books were currently available.  

In both cases, I humbly suggested Trackside with VIA: The First 35 Years.  Turns out the modeller had already planned on taking a copy of my book on his cross-Canada journey, and has booked a bedroom in the Park car near the dome and the morning muffins.  And the book list compiler soon had suggestions for half a dozen VIA-related books from me.

While train trips can include reading a good book, a newspaper, or dozing (depending on length of the trip), there's nothing like reading something railway-related.  For my next trip on VIA I have some Trains and Railfan & Railroad magazines saved up to read, accompanied by a hot coffee or a cool Sleeman's (depending on the time of day).

Highball!
Eric

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