The description of the Archival Fonds and Collections of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association has been established according to the Rules for Archival Description (RAD). The description remains uniform from one fonds to another in order to facilitate research and reading.

The following research tools are available on line:

• Guide to the Fonds and Collection of the Archives –2008
• Inventory (partial) of Canadian Car & Foundries fonds – 2001
• Inventory (partial) of Montreal Tramways Company fonds – 2002
• Bibliographical Research