Scenic Rail Guide to Western Canada

U.S.A.: New York Zoetrope, 1985. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Greey de Pencier, Toronto, 1989. PB. 8vo. 192 pp Illustrated throughout with b&w and colour photos, maps, charts and historical illustrations. Information on Wildlife, History, Rail lore, Mountains, Prairies, Waterfalls, Glaciers; British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Alaska.Bill Coo wrote two books about the passenger rail services of Eastern and Western Canada. There may not be anything like as many services now, but he was writing with warmth and love about amazing train rides going to amazing places. Mile by mile descriptions; information about history, sights to see and, for milepost freaks, data about the subdivisions, trackage etc. Profusely illustrated. Although a bit dated, they are still a wonderful armchair read. And for those lucky enough to travel on Via Rail or the Rocky Mountaineer, a super book to have in your lap as the miles unfold.