Historic locomotives and railcars can be mysterious and challenging objects, but there are similarities between the 19th and 21st century rail industry that provide historians context for preservation. Join Chris Fox for a lively discussion of his experience in maintaining heritage rolling stock using his industry knowledge that he's compiled throughout his rail career. About...
In November 2025, King Charles III celebrated his 77th birthday by driving a tram-train in Wales while opening a new rail depot. The reign of King Charles III, however, has also seen the decommissioning of the royal train in the United Kingdom. Join Dr. Carolyn Harris as will discuss the changing role of trains in...
Join author and historian Channon Oyeniran as she shares the story of the Black men who worked as sleeping car porters on Canadian railway routes. This presentation will also explore some of the established Black communities in which many of these men lived and came from, as well as explore the experiences many Black men had...
Our Second Tuesday Speaker Series continues with Jeremy Hopkin, who will take us on a tour of rail infrastructure sites across the Toronto that have been repurposed over the years. This presentation will give you new perspective on Toronto’s streetscape both past and present. While registration is required to receive the Zoom link, these talks...
The history of Chinese heritage in Canada is often introduced through a single storyline, the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Thousands of Chinese laborers helped to lay the foundation of this nation, who endured harsh working conditions, discriminatory pay, and exclusion from recognition. This talk celebrates Chinese heritage in Canada by recognizing the importance...
