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PA009

Canadian Car & Foundry fonds. - 1893 - 1963. - 10000 photographs : Part of the negatives are nitrate. ; The majority of the photos measure 7"x10". The original negatives measure 8"x10" and the copies 4"x5".
. - 5 order book. - 28000 engineering and technical drawings.

Administrative history :
Canadian Car & Foundry was incorporated in 1909. It was the result of a merger between three companies: Rhodes Curry Co. Ltd of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Car Co. of Montreal (Turcot shops) and Dominion Car & Foundry Co., also of Montreal. Canadian Car & Foundry was originally managed by Nathaniel Curry, formely of Rhodes Curry Co. who moved to Montreal headquarters to assume the leadership. By 1910, Canadian Car & Foundry was the most important builder of rolling stock in Canada. In response to growing demand, Canadian Car & Foundry bought Montreal Steel Works, located in Longue Pointe, in the est end of Montreal, as well as the Ontario Iron & Steel Co. in Welland, Ontario. Thus, Canadian Car & Foundry became the largest Canadian manufacturer of freight cars, passenger cars and tramways. It supplied the national as well as international markets. During the World Wars, Canadian Car & Foundry produced military equipment. In 1957, The A.V. Roe Company of Canada Ltd took control of Canadian Car & Foundry. A short time after, it bought Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation, a subsidiary of Eastern Car Company, located in Trenton, Nova Scotia, a company that had specialized in the construction of freight cars since 1912. This transaction was the beginning of a peciliar era where two companies, owned by the same firm, competed mercilesssly for the railway car industry. Although it was the more important of the two, Canada Car Co. was sacrificed for the benefit of its competitor. The Turcot shops closed their doors in 1958 and were sold. In 1962, the Montreal and Amherst shops also closed due to a lack of resources. The remaining shops were managed by Hawker Siddely Canada operating under the name Canadian Steel Foundries.

Custodial history :
The fonds was donated to CRHA archives in June 1962. In 1987, the Canadian Railway Historical Association acquired part of the pictures.

Scope and content :
The Canadian Car & Foundry fonds broaches the subject of the manufacture of passenger, freight, maintenance and specialized cars as well as tramways in Montreal and Nova Scotia between 1893 and 1962. Amongst other things, the documents contain information on passenger cars with examples of first, second and third class accommodations as well as information on buffet cars, sleeping cars and lounge cars. Information on freight cars includes tank cars, boxcars, reefer cars, hopper cars and gondolas. The fonds also contain s plans for mining cars, buses and some military equipment. The documents are grouped in the following subcategories: passenger cars, freights cars, maintenance and track building cars, specialized cars and tramways. The fonds contains engineering and technical sketches, photographs,negatives and order book.

Variations in title : Title based on the contain of the fonds.

General note : This fonds contain also some documents from the Otis company in relation with those of Canadian Car & Foundry. Those documents are not process. Almost all the photos are identified on the ack or at the bottom of the image.

PA009,S1

Passenger car. - 1899 - June 1958. - 4409 engineering and technical drawings and other documents.

Physical description : The series also contains 943 photographs, 407 other fixed images : negatives, 164 other fixed images : photo reproduction and 2 order book.

PA009,S1,SS1

First class passenger cars. - 1905 - June 1958. - 902 engineering and technical drawings. - 77 photographs. - 156 other fixed images : negatives.

Scope and content :
This subsection treats the subject of first class passenger cars built between 1905 and 1958. This type of car is the ultimate symbole of opulence on the part of railway companies. They featured the most recent technological innovations and very rich interior decoration (woodwork, electric lighting).
The companies who ordered these cars include: Grand Trunk railway, Grand Trunk Pacific, Canadian Northern Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National, Toronto,Hamilton & Buffalo Railway, Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway, Intercolonial Railway and Trinidad Government Railway.
This subseries is composed of engineering and technical drawings, photographs and negatives.

Source of supplied title proper : Title based on the content of the file.

Language : The documents are in english.

General note : This subsection is composed of the subsequent lots: 2, 3, 4, 26, 33, 46, 46A, OO98, 107, 115, 127, 131, 138, 201, 209, 216, 255, 268, 287, 290, 292, 324, 458, 550, 559, 567, 583, 593, 604, 725, 726, 921, 1146, 1324, 1413, 1468, 1484, 1532, 1724, EST1843, 1844, 2069, 2099, 2100, EST8334 et EST18439.

PA009,S1,SS1,D1

Drawings of first class passenger cars. - 1905 - June 1958. - 902 engineering and technical drawings.

Scope and content :
The plans illustrate the process of building a first class car. They mainly show the different parts of the frame and some finishing details. There are no existing plans for the complete manufacture of a first class passenger car.
Canadian Pacific Railway's cars were finish in Montreal's Angus Shops.

Source of supplied title proper : Name based on the content od this file.

Language : The documents are in english. Only a few are in french.

General note : There are no drawings for the lots 1483, 1484 and 1532.

PA009,S1,SS1,D2

Photographs of first class passenger cars. - January 1914 - March 1948. - 77 photographs. - 156 other fixed images : negatives.

Scope and content :
The photographs found in this file refer to first class passenger cars built between 1905 and 1958. The photographs show cars in various stages of construction, detailing installation of the roof and the heating system. Photographs of finished cars show restrooms, seats, storage compartments, electrical boxes. There are also pictures of cars being loadd on the ships for delivery to the Newfoundland Railway and the Trinidad Government Railway.

Source of supplied title proper : Title based on the content of this file.

Language : The documents are in english.

General note : The folowing lots are not represented: 2, 3, 4, 26, 33, 46, 46A, OO98, 107, 115, 127, 131, 138, 201, 209, 216, 268, 287, 290, 292, 324, 458, 550, 559, 604, 725, 726, 1146, 1844, 2099 and 2100.
The lots 1413, 1468, 1484 and 1532 are only in negative forms.

PA009,S1,SS2

Second class passenger and combine cars. - 1899 - 8 August 1939. - 32 photographs. - 7 other fixed images : negatives. - 446 engineering and technical drawings.

Scope and content :
This subseries deals with second class passenger cars as well as combine second class and bagage cars. This type of car is not as comfortable as first class cars and the interior decoration is not as elaborate. Seating capacity was higher than that of first class cars. These cars address the needs of a middle class clientele by offering accomodation at a lower fare.
Orders for these cars were made by the following companies: Grand Trunk Railway, Grand Trunk Pacific, Canadian Northen Railway, Canadian National, Sydney & Louisbourg Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway.
This subseries contains engineering and technical drawings, photographs and negatives..

Language : The documents are in english.

General note : The following lots are included in this file: 3, 33, 35, 50, 116, OO201, 225, 293, 294, 567, 594, EST9026 and EST9027.

PA009,S1,SS2,D1

Drawings of second class passenger and combine cars. - Jully 1905 - 8 August 1939. - 446 engineering and technical drawings.

Scope and content :
The plans in this file detail the construction of this type of car quite well, from the frame to the finishing touches inside the smoking cars.

Language : The documents in this file are in english.

General note : The are no drawings for the lots 526R, EST9026 and EST9027.

PA009,S1,SS2,D2

Photographs of second class passenger and combine cars. - 1899 - April 1931. - 7 other fixed images : negatives. - 32 photographs.

Scope and content :
The photographs in this file.

PA009,S1,SS3

Third class passenger cars. - March 1919 - November 1939. - 85 photographs and other documents.

Physical description : The sub-series also contains 1 order book, 1 other fixed image : negative and 377 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS3,D1

Drawings of third class passenger cars. - Marsh 1919 - 11 August 1939. - 377 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS3,D2

Photographs of third class passenger cars. - November 1939. - 1 other fixed image : negative. - 85 photographs.

Scope and content :
The photographs in this file show the interiors of completed cars with shots of the corridors,kitchen,washrooms and the trucks. There are also exterior views of the construction of the roof and the steel window frames. Also shown are workers in the shops and transport from the factory as well as loading the Trinidad Railway Company order on the ship.

Variations in title : title based on the contents of the file.

General note : File groups 97, 269 and 287 are not included. There is no file group number for the two photos (A126 1/2). File group 1324 is an order for 1st class and 3rd class cars.

PA009,S1,SS4

Dining cars. - November 1905 - November 1943. - 659 engineering and technical drawings and other documents.

Scope and content :
The documents in this subseries deal with dinin cars built between 1905 and 1943. This type of car offered a restaurant service complete with fully equipped kitchen and dining room according to each railway company' criteria. Before the arrival of dinning cars, trains used to stop at stations in order to allow passengers to get something to eat. Dining cars use the steam from locomotives to heat water reservoirs and serving dishes. Along with sleeping cars, these type of cars were found on long-distance trains.
Orders for dining cars were made by the following companies: Canadian Northern Railway, Grand Trunk Pacific, Intercolonial Railway, Grand Trunk Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian National and Newfoundland Railway.
This subseries contains engineering and technical drawings, photographs and an order book for lot 1206.

Source of supplied title proper : Title based on the content of this file.

Physical description : The sub-series also contains 162 photographs, 19 other fixed images : negatives and 1 order book.

Language : The documents in this file are in english.

General note : The following lots are in this file: Z, 34, 49, 117, 168, OO295, 304, 315, 457, 478, 491, 676, 696, 791, 878, 941, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1206, 1218, 1219, 1534 and HS2021.

PA009,S1,SS4,D1

Drawings of dining cars. - November 1905 - 1938. - 659 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS4,D2

Photographs of dining cars. - Jully 1910 - November 1943. - 19 other fixed images : negatives. - 162 photographs.

PA009,S1,SS5

Sleeping cars. - November 1910 - June 1948. - 240 photographs and other documents.

Physical description : The sub-series also contains 199,9 engineering and technical drawings, 113 other fixed images : negatives and ca. 88 other fixed images : photo reproduction.

PA009,S1,SS5,D1

Drawings of sleeping cars. - November 1910 - June 1948. - 199 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS5,D2

Photographs of sleeping cars. - Marsh 1912 - November 1943. - 113 other fixed images : negatives, part of them being nitrate. - 88 other fixed images : photo reproduction. - 240 photographs.

PA009,S1,SS6

Lounge and lounge-café cars. - 1905 - August 1938. - 526 engineering and technical drawings and other documents.

Physical description : The sub-series also contains 124 photographs, 30 other fixed images : negatives, 15 other fixed images : photo reproduction and 1 order book.

PA009,S1,SS6,D1

Drawings of lounge and lounge-café cars. - 1905 - August 1938. - 526 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS6,D2

Photographs of lounge and lounge-café cars. - December 1909 - November 1931. - 124 photographs. - 30 other fixed images : negatives. - 15 other fixed images : photo reproduction.

PA009,S1,SS7

Lounge-buffet cars. - September 1913 - February 1929. - 176 engineering and technical drawings and other documents.

Physical description : The sub-series also contains 46 photographs, 6 other fixed images : negatives and 5 other fixed images : photo reproduction.

PA009,S1,SS7,D1

Drawings of lounge-buffet cars. - September 1913 - February 1929. - 176 engineering and technical drawings.

PA009,S1,SS7,D2

Photographs of lounge-buffet cars. - February 1915 - May 1929. - 6 other fixed images : negatives. - 5 other fixed images : photo reproduction. - 46 photographs.

PA009,S1,SS8

Buffet cars and combines..

PA009,S2

Freight cars. - 1893-1956. - 2255 photographs. - 965 photographs : negatives.

Scope and content :
The documents in this series relate to various types of freight cars built between 1893 and 1956. There is a baggage car, a mail car, a boxcar, a flatcar, a refrigerator car, a hopper car, a tank car, a mine car, a dump car, a gondola car, an ore-car, a slag car, a cattle car, a horse car, an automobile carrier and a coal car. These cars are part of a freight train, with the exception of the mail car and the baggage car, as well as one version of the refrigerator car, which form part of a passenger train. This series consist of photographs, negatives and engineering and technical drawings.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this serie.

General note : The fonds also includes 2255 photographs, 965 photographs and 283 photographs.

PA009,S2,SS1

Baggage and express cars. - 1893- December 1948.

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of baggage and express cars built between 1893 and 1948. This type of car was used for transporting passengers' baggage, as well as express parcels. They were first built of wood and later steel, sometimes with a partition between the two sections. The companies who placed orders were as follows: Grand Trunk Pacific, Canadian Northern Railway, Algoma Central, Canadian Pacific Railway, Intercolonial Railway, Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo Line, Canadian National and Dominion Atlantic Railway. The sub-series is comprised of photographs, negatives and engineering and technical drawings.

Variations in title : Title based on the content of the sub-series.

General note : The constituent groups are follows: 47, 118, 210, 215, 264, oo426, 438, 470R, 479, 489, 498, 547, 585, 638, 813, 918, 1307, 1310, 1414, 1535, 1723, 1795 and 1807.

PA009,S2,SS1,D1

Drawings of baggage and express car. - November 1905 - September 1939.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file show the construction of baggage and express cars between 1905 and 1939. The drawings clearly illustrate the different components of this type of car, including (amongst others) the structural arrangements, brake systems, battery boxes, lockers, floor supports, double doors and closing mechanisms for the doors.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of the file.

General note : Groups 1414, 1723, 1795 and 1807 are not included.

PA009,S2,SS1,D2

Photographs of baggage and express cars. - 1893 - December 1948.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of baggage and express cars between 1893 and 1948. The picture are mostly exterior. The interior layouts show different stages of construction, as well as the completed car.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this file.

General note : Groups 1414, 1535, 1795 and 1807 exist only as negatives. Fifteen photographs do not belong with any set (A4, A9, A19, A26 1/2, A29, A35, A115, A135, A140 1/2, A145, A147, A148 and A150).

PA009,S2,SS2

Mail and express cars. - 1896 - October 1943.

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of mail and express cars from 1896 to 1943. This type of car carried mail which was sorted while en route by on-board employees. The car was equipped with a special swing hook allowing it to pick up mail-bags without stopping. The companies who placed orders were as follows: Canadian Pacific Railway, Northern Alberta Railway, Canadian Northern Railway, Grand Trunk Pacific, Intercolonial Railway, Grand Trunk Railway, Newfoudland Railway and Inverness Railway. This sub-series is composed of photographs, negatives and engineering and technical drawings.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this sub-series.

General note : This sub-series consist of groups 24, oo16, 254, 452, 459, 513, 548, 558, 606, 686, 808, 809, 888, 888-901, 901, 1158, 1205, 1308, 1387, 1536, 1794-1806 and 1906.

PA009,S2,SS2,D1

Drawings of mail and express cars. - November 1905 - Mai 1939.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the constructions of mail and express cars between 1905 and 1939. The drawings illustrate different parts of the car, including (amongst others) windows, skylights, floor supports, mail chutes steel structural components, ceiling lamps and the arrangement of the heating system.

Variations in title : Title of this file based on the contents.

PA009,S2,SS2,D2

Photographs of mail and express car. - 1896 - May 1938.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file deal with the construction of mail and express cars between 1895 and 1938. The pictures show the construction process with numerous shots including (amongst others) the ceiling and the ventilators, the sorting tables, tha mail boxes and the general arrangement of the parcel section.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this file.

General note : Groups 1794-1806 are in the form of negatives only. Three photographs (A31, A33 and A33 1/2) are without a related set.

PA009,S2,SS3

Box cars. - June 1905 - October 1952.

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of box cars between 1905 and 1952. This type of car was used for the transport of general merchandise, including those needing protection, such as bulk wheat for example. The companies which placed orders were the following: Canadian Northern Railway, Grand Trunk Railway, Intercolonial Railway, Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo, Mooney Biscuit Co, Canadian Pacific Railway, Quebec, Montreal and Southern Railway, Canadian Car & Foundry, Canadian Government Railway, Algoma Central, Algoma Eastern, Belgian State Railways, Canadian Explosive Co., Russian Government Railway, Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway, Dorado Extension Railway, Jamaica Government Railways, Parmour Porcupine Mines Limited, Canadian Car Munitions Ltd, Newfoundland Railway, Indian State Railway, Pacific Great Eastern, E.D. & B.C. Ry, A.N.D. and C.S.F. This sub-series is composed of photographs, negatives and engineering technical drawings.

General note : The groups are: Z, oo1, 3, 4, 5, oo8, 21, 30, 40, oo41, 42, 48, 58A, oo63, oo69, 77, 78, 99, 105, oo108, 111, 126, 133, 140, 140A, 141, 164, oo174, 183, 184, 186, 202, 214, 217, oo225, 231, 231A, 237, 245, 252, 259, 00267, 281, 294, oo308, 325, 340, 341, 342, 345, 350, 372, 376, 380, 386, 387, 389, 392, 393, 395, 396, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, oo427, 454, oo458, 462, 465, 481, 484, 486, 488, 488A, 535, 546, oo571, 574, 607, 684, 712, 793, 800, 817,820, 821, 870, 882, 1024, 1123, 1124, 1222, 1229, 1309, 1310, 1347, 1348, 1470, 1482, 1487, 1498, 1512, 1538, 1684, 1709, 1759, 1773, 1775, 1775A, 1822, 1917, 1970, 2028, 2092, DCF19A, DCF19B, DCF21, DCF24, DCF31, DCF45, DCF47, EST8649, and NS926.

PA009,S2,SS3,D1

Drawings of box cars. - June 1905 - May 1948.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of box cars between 1905 and 1948. The drawings illustrate, among other things, the lettering, ceiling, trucks, doors and brake systems.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of the file.

General note : There no drawings for the following groups: 3, 345, 427, oo458, 535, 1470, 1482, 1487, 1498, 1512, 1538, 1684, 1709, 1759, 1773, 1970, 2028 and 2092.

PA009,S2,SS3,D2

Photographs of box cars. - April 1906 - October 1952.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file deal with the construction of box cars between 1906 and 1952. The pictures show in detail the assembly of this type of car. We also see the buildings and the men at work.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this file.

General note : There is no picture for the following groups: 5, 30, 42, 48, oo63, 0069, 77, 78, 99, oo108, oo174, 184, 245, 252, 281, oo308, 325, 350, 376, 380, 387, 389, 392, 393, 396, 411, 413, 414, 415, 454, 462, 465, oo571, 817, 820, 1347, 1348 and EST8649.

PA009,S2,SS4

Flatcars. - 1905 - November 1955. - 15 photographs : duplicata. - 15 photographs : duplicata.

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series show the construction of flatcars between 1905 and 1955. This type of car is used for the transport of goods that do not require protection, for example wood, machinery (agriculture), and oversize items. The following companies placed an order: Grand Trunk Pacific, Michigan Central, Toronto & York Radial, International Paper Co., Canada Furnace Co, Trinidad Government Railway, Algoma Eastern Railway, S.A.R. A.N.D. and C.S.F.. This sub series is composed of photographs, negatives and engineering drawings.

Variations in title : Title based on the contents of this sub-series.

PA009,S2,SS4,D1

Drawings of flatcars..

Scope and content :
The drawings show the construction of flatcars between 1905 and 1937. The drawings mainly show the general arrangement of the car.

PA009,S2,SS4,D2

Photographs of flatcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file deal with the construction of flatcars between 1905 and 1955. The photos show the evolution of the assembly of the cars. Some buildings are also shown.

General note : There are no photographs for groups 128, 1159 and 1288. Three photographs (A21, A97 and C86) do not relate to any set.

PA009,S2,SS5

Refrigerator cars..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series show the construction of refrigerator cars between 1906 and 1947. This type of car was used for transporting perishable goods such as meat, vegetables and fruit. These cars were often used in passenger trains, since the goods could not be shipped on too long trips and had to arrive at their destination as quickly as possible to avoid spoilage.

PA009,S2,SS5,D1

Drawings of Refrigerator cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file show the construction of refrigerator cars between 1906 and 1926. The drawings do not show the complete car. We see lettering, chassis, some general arrangements, ventilators for ice bins, trucks and braking systems. In general, the sets include only a very few drawings.

PA009,S2,SS5,D2

Photographs of Refrigerator cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs show the construction of refrigerator cars between 1909 and 1947. The photos clearly show the process of building the car, including (amongst others) the refrigeration systems, the doors, and completed cars.

PA009,S2,SS6

Hopper cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series show the construction of hopper cars. This type of car is used for the transport of aggregates not affected by weather, such as coal, crushed rock, sand or ore. Beginning in 1950, this type of car could be covered when needed for carrying cement, fertilizer or grain.

PA009,S2,SS6,D1

Drawings of hopper cars..

Scope and content :
The drawings show the construction of hopper cars between 1910 and 1927. The drawings mostly show the general methods of construction, braking system and trucks.

PA009,S2,SS6,D2

Photographs of hopper cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs show the construction of hopper cars between 1900 and 1941. Most of the photos show completed cars.

PA009,S2,SS7

Tank car..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series show the construction of tank cars between 1904 and 1956. This type of car was used for the transport of liquid materials, such as chemicals or petroleum products. In some cases, the tank was insulated, so as to maintain a constant temperature and thus avoid changes of state.

PA009,S2,SS7,D1

Drawings of tank cars..

Scope and content :
The drawings show the construction of tank cars between 1910 and 1937. The drawings mostly show structural components of the tank and the trucks.

PA009,S2,SS7,D2

Photographs of tank cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs deal with the construction of tank cars between 1094 and 1956. The photos show the assembly of the tanks with many details of the installation of the insulation. The pictures also include employees and show the loading of trains for international orders.

PA009,S2,SS8

Mine car..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series show the construction of mine cars between 1906 and 1953. These cars are small in size, a few tons capacity, and are used to transport the basic raw materials within mining operations.

PA009,S2,SS8,D1

Drawings of mine cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file show the construction of mine cars between 1926 and 1939. The drawings show few details except for the axles and the steel structure for a few cars.

General note : Group 1270 is missing.

PA009,S2,SS8,D2

Photographs of mine cars..

Scope and content :
The documents show the construction of mine cars between 1906 and 1953. The pictures show all sides of the completed car.

PA009,S2,SS9

Logging cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series show the construction of logging cars between 1905 and 1923. This type of car was used to transport logs. All of the cars except one were built by Rhodes Curry in Amherst Nova Scotia. Companies that placed orders were as follows: F.H. Hopkins Co., Springfield Railway Co., Belgo Paper Co. and Fasset Lumber Co.

PA009,S2,SS9,D1

Drawings of logging cars..

Scope and content :
The drawings show the general arrangement of the trucks between 1905 and 1923.

PA009,S2,SS9,D2

Photographs of logging cars. - 1905 - July 1923.

Scope and content :
The documents in this file show the construction of logging cars between 1905 and 1923. The pictures mostly show completed cars.

Physical description : 10 photographs. - 3 photographs: copies of prints.

General note : Four of the photographs (A83, A84, A85, and A95) do not belong to any set.

PA009,S2,SS10

Dump cars. - July 1905 - November 1955.

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series show the construction of dump cars between 1905 and 1955. In this sub-set we find many Hart-Otis type cars, patented by the company of that name. The dump cars were used to transport aggregates such as ballast, ore, coal or sand.

Physical description : 183 engineering and technical drawings and other documents.

PA009,S2,SS10,D1

Drawings of dump cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of dump cars between 1905 and 1936. The drawings give an overview of the different parts of the car, including the general arrangement, the lettering and numerous small components.

PA009,S2,SS10,D2

Photographs of dump cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of dump cars between 1910 and 1955. The photos clearly show the assembly process and different aspects of the completed car.

PA009,S2,SS11

Ore cars..

Scope and content :
These documents in this sub-series show the construction of ore cars between 1906 and 1955. This type of car is used for the transport of ore, sometimes partially processed, from the mine to the point of processing.

PA009,S2,SS11,D1

Drawings of ore cars..

Scope and content :
These documents have limited relationship to the construction of ore cars between 1912 and 1931. The relatively few drawings show trucks and wheels.

PA009,S2,SS11,D2

Photographs of ore cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of ore cars between 1906 and 1955. The pictures show the assembly sequence for the cars, with (amongst other things) the braking system and the mechanism for opening the doors.

PA009,S2,SS12

Slag cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series show the construction of slag cars between 1928 and 1941. This type of car was used for the transport of slag, molten metal scrap, from the furnaces to the dumps.

PA009,S2,SS12,D1

Drawings of slag cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of slag cars between 1928 and 1936. The drawings show the brake mechanisms and trucks.

PA009,S2,SS12,D2

Photographs of slag cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of slag cars between 1933 and 1941. The pictures show different views of the completed car.

General note : Lot 1488 exists as negatives only.

PA009,S2,SS13

Gondola cars..

Scope and content :
This sub-series shows the construction of gondola cars between 1905 and 1940. This type of car is used for transporting ores, such as coal or sand.

PA009,S2,SS13,D1

Drawings of gondola cars..

Scope and content :
These documents deal with the construction of gondola cars from 1905 to 1939. The drawings show various parts of the car, including lettering, details of the steelwork and the braking system.

PA009,S2,SS13,D2

Photographs of gondola cars..

Scope and content :
The documents deal with construction of gondola cars between 1908 and 1940. The pictures show the assembly process for the car. We also see the loading of cars on a ship in the port of Halifax.

PA009,S2,SS14

Cattle cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of cattle cars between 1902 and 1920. This type of car was used for the transport of cattle, sheep and pigs from the producer to abattoirs or fairs. These cars had openwork to allow for proper ventilation of the animals during the trip.

PA009,S2,SS14,D1

Drawings of cattle cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of cattle cars between 1905 to 1920. The drawings show (amongst others) lettering, doors and attachment points.

PA009,S2,SS14,D2

Photographs of cattle cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of cattle cars between 1902 and 1919. The pictures mostly show the exteriors of completed cars.

PA009,S2,SS15

Horse car..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series relate to the construction of horse cars between 1910 and 1949. This type of car was used for the transport of horses.

PA009,S2,SS15,D1

Drawings of horse cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file do not show much of the construction of horse cars. The drawings show (amongst other things) the chassis and a shock-absorber.

PA009,S2,SS15,D2

Photographs of horse cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of horse cars between 1910 and 1949. The pictures show (amongst other things) chassis and completed interiors.

PA009,S2,SS16

Automobile carriers..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of automobile carriers between 1090 and 1948. This type of car, as the name indicates, was used for the transport of automobiles and automobile components.

PA009,S2,SS16,D1

Drawings of automobile carriers..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of automobile carriers between 1910 and 1937. The drawings show various parts of the car with (amongst others) the general layout, the side-panels, the floor and the lettering.

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Photographs of automobile carriers. - 1909 - July 1948.

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of automobile carriers between 1909 and 1948. The pictures show the process of assembling the car, including (amongst others) the doors, and the anchor hooks.

Physical description : 63 photographs. - 30 negatives. - 13 photographs: copies of plates.

General note : One photograph (A18) does not belong in any group.

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Coal car..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of coal cars. This type of car is used for the transport of coal between the mine and its point of processing.

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Drawings of coal cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of coal cars between 1911 and 1937. The drawings show (amongst others) the general arrangements, the side-panels and lettering.

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Photographs of coal cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of coal cars between 1906 and 1937. The pictures show the assembly process for the car.

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Quarry cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series relate to the construction of quarry cars between 1927 and 1940. This type of car is used to transport bulk aggregate within the quarries.

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Drawings of quarry cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in the file deal with the construction of quarry cars between 1927 and 1933. The drawings show (amongst others) the details of the steelwork and the chassis.

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Photographs of quarry cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in the file deal with the construction of quarry cars between 1927 and 1942. The pictures show the cars in tipped position, as well as the trucks.

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Maintenance cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this series deal with the construction of maintenance cars between 1905 and 1946. These types of cars were used for construction and maintenance of railway infrastructures. These cars did not generate revenue for the company. We find here various service cars, snowplows, Lidgerwood cars and flangers.

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Boarding cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of boarding cars between 1907 and 1929. This type of car served railway workers as dining area, sleeping quarters, tool sstorage, and for conducting tests.

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Drawings of boarding cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of boarding cars in 1907. The drawings show dormitory and meal cars of the Grand Trunk Pacific telegraph department.

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Snowplows..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series deal with the construction of snowplows between 1909 and 1946. There are snowplows with V-shaped fronts, symmetrical fronts and those for bi-directional operation. The snowplow is placed ahead of one or several locomotives, depending on the amount of snow to be moved. When the snow-clearing is completed the snowplow is placed behind the caboose facing backwards.

General note : The same order may sometimes have letters in front of its lot number (ex.:RH280).

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Drawings of snow plows..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of snowplows between 1910 and 1918. The drawings show different parts of these cars (amongst others) the steel side panels, the control cab and the trucks.

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Photographs of snow plows..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of snowplows between 1909 and 1946. The photos show the methods of assembly of the unit, with (amongst others) the cab, the plow and the operating mechanism for the wings.

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Lidgerwood cars..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series deal with the construction of Lidgerwood cars between 1905 and 1913. This type of car was used for track maintenance and was hitched to one or more ballast cars. A cable, attached to a v-shaped plow wound onto a winch drum, pulled the plow along the ballast cars and pushed the ballast to the outside. This car was placed just behind the locomotive.

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Drawings of Lidgerwood cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file deal with the construction of Lidgerwood cars between 1905 and 1913. The drawings show (amongst others) the gearboxes and the braking systems.

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Photographs of Lidgerwood cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs in this file show two views of winch-cars.

General note : The two photos do not really belong to a true lot.

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Flangers..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of flangers between 1910 and 1916. This type of car was used to clear ice and snow compacted between the rails. The companies who ordered them were the Sydney and Louisbourg Railway and the Canadian Northern Railway, This sub-series is comprised of photographs and engineering and technical drawings.

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Drawings of flangers..

Scope and content :
Scope and content The documents in this file show the construction of flangers between 1910 and 1916. The drawings show (amongst others) the brake and coupling systems.

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Photographs of flangers..

Scope and content :
The photographs in the file show an interior and an exterior view of the car.

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Ballast car..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series relate to the construction of ballast cars between 1906 and 1942. This type of car was used to transport aggregates used in the construction and maintenance of the roadbed.

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Drawings of ballast cars..

Scope and content :
The documents deal with the construction of ballast cars between 1907 and 1928. The drawings show various parts of the car with (amongst others) the general arrangement and the closure locking mechanisms.

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Photographs of ballast cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of ballast cars between 1906 and 1942. The photos illustrate the process of assembling the cars, as well as completed cars, photographed from several angles.

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Specialty cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this series deal with specialty cars built between 1905 and 1941. In this category we find the caboose, the business car and the private car. These two types of car have very different functions. The caboose is found at the rear of every freight train, while the other cars may be used on either kind of train, according to the needs of the owners. There are other specialized cars, but they are not dealt with here for the moment. This series is comprised of photographs, negatives, and engineering and technical drawings.

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Caboose..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of cabooses between 1905 and 1941. This type of car had several functions. The first was to monitor the air-brake system, the second was to watch from the cupola to ensure that bearing-boxes did not overheat and catch fire, and the third was to provide lodging for the train crew. This type of car was found at the rear of all freight trains.

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Drawings of cabooses..

Scope and content :
The documents in the file deal with construction of cabooses between 1912 and 1924. The drawings show (amongst others) the cupolas, tool-boxes, chassis and benches.

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Photographs of cabooses..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file show the construction of cabooses between 1912 and 1941. The photos show the process of assembling the car, with (amongst others) closeups of the interior arrangements.

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Business car and private car..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series relate to the construction of business cars and private cars between 1905 and 1937. The business car was used for travel by company managers, or loaned to special guests, for example a photographer. The private car was used for personal travel by its owner, who used it for business or recreational travel.

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Drawings of business car and private car..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of business cars and private cars between 1905 and 1937. Almost all the orders were for the Canadian National for cars built in the 1920's. The drawings show (amongst others) roofs, plumbing and the fitting-out of kitchens. Many drawings are pencil originals.

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Photographs of business car and private car..

Scope and content :
The drawings in this file deal with the construction of business cars and private cars between 1911 and 1927. The photos show the interiors of completed cars.

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Streetcars..

Scope and content :
The streetcars series deals with construction of streetcars in Montreal between 1908 and 1948. In this series we find the single streetcar, the one-man or two-man motor-car, the trailer which is always in tandem with a motor-car, the articulated "duplex" streetcar, the interurban which was used for longer distances, the PCC and tramway service cars. Wooden streetcars were no longer built after 1908. In 1924, the one-man car was introduced and by 1926 it was in general use except on very busy routes. Another important milestone was the introduction of tandem cars in 1914. The principal clients were Montreal Tramways Company, Toronto Transportation Commission, British Columbia Electric Railway Co., Regina Municipal Railway, Winnipeg Street Railway Co., Calgary Municipal Railway, Sao Paulo Tramways Co., Ottawa Car Co.,International Equipment Co., Ahearn & Soper, St. J.S.R. and London & Port Stanley.

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Single streetcars..

Scope and content :
This sub-series deals with the construction of streetcars in Montreal between 1908 and 1928. These streetcars were equipped (amongst others) with the PAYE (Pay As You Enter) system, where the passenger paid his fare on entry. The conductor no longer had to circulate to collect fares. The orders were for Montreal Tramways Company, Winnipeg Street Railway Co., Sao Paulo Tramways Co. and Calgary Municipal Railway.

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Drawings of single streetcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of single streetcars between 1913 and 1928. The drawings show (amongst others) the various doors, the general layout, the ceiling and the braking system.

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Photographs of single streetcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file deal with the construction of single streetcars between 1908 and 1928. The photos show all stages of assembly of the vehicle, with (amongst others) the frame, the interior arrangement, employees, and advertising signs.

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Motor-cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series relate to the construction of motor-cars between 1921 and 1930. This type of car came into service in 1914. These could be one-man or two-man cars. These were the first cars were the first to have folding doors and steps controlled by the conductor and/or motorman. This vehicle could operate alone or in tandem with a trailer. The tandems operated mostly on the busiest routes and downtown rush-hours.

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Drawings of motor-cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of motor-cars between 1921 and 1929. The drawings very well illustrate the various component parts of the vehicle, including (amongst others) the finishing of the doors, the chassis, the roof, the braking system, the mounting of the wheels, and the floor.

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Photographs of motor-cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of motor-cars between 1921 and 1930. The photos show the process of assembly for the vehicle, with the general arrangement of the interior and exterior.

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Trailer cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series deal with the construction of trailers between 1921 and 1930. Since the trailer has no motor, it must always travel with a motor-car. Passengers may enter either the motor-car or the trailer, since there is a conductor in each. However, they can not move between the cars.

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Drawings of trailer cars..

Scope and content :
The documents relate to the construction of trailers between 1921 and 1930. The drawings show (amongst others) the installation of the conductor's stand, the vestibule, the platform, the chassis, the braking system, the steps and certain windows.

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Photographs of trailer cars..

Scope and content :
The documents of the file deal with the construction of trailers between 1921 and 1930. The photos clearly show the overall assembly, with many details including structure, braking system, heating system, and the general arrangement of the completed car.

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Interurban cars..

Scope and content :
This sub-series relates to the repair of an interurban car (number 6) for the London and Port Stanley company. This type of car has three compartments, and can be used with a trailer. This sub-series is comprised of photographs and negatives.

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Photographs of interurban cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs in this file show repair work on an interurban car, with before and after photos of the interior, as well as the completed repairs.

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PCC (President Conference Committee)..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series relate to the construction of PCC type cars between 1936 and 1938. The PCC was the last type of streetcar assembled in Montreal before replacement by buses in 1959. This type of streetcar was meant to match the comfort, speed and quietness of a bus. The components were manufactured in the United States and assembled at Canadian Car and Foundry.

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Drawings of PCC cars..

Scope and content :
The drawings in this file show the construction of the steps, the protective screen for the motorman, and the details and arrangement of the doors.

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Photographs of PCC cars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of PCC-type cars between 1938 and 1948. The photos show the progress of assembly of the vehicle.

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Articulated streetcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this sub-series relate to the construction of a "duplex" articulated streetcar between 1926 and 1928. This vehicle resembles a tandem, except that one can move between the cars, thanks to a flexible accordion passage. The only company to place an order was Montreal Tramways Company.

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Drawings of articulated streetcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in the file deal with the construction of an articulated "duplex" streetcar, from 1926 to 1928. The drawings show (amongst others) the motorman's seat, the conductor's platform, the rear of the vestibule, the plumbing and the seats.

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Photographs of articulated streetcars..

Scope and content :
The documents in this file relate to the construction of an articulated streetcar in 1928. The photos illustrate the two sections of the car (2500 and 2501) under construction and as completed (interior and exterior).

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Service cars..

Scope and content :
The documents of this sub-series deal with the construction of tramway service cars in 1925. These types of car were used for track maintenance by the Montreal Tramways Company.

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Drawings of service cars..

Scope and content :
The drawings in this series show the steel chassis, a motorman's cab, and some trucks.

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Photographs of service cars..

Scope and content :
The photographs in this file show the completed tramway service car and the trucks.

Last update : 2006/10/23