Wanted: North of 54 - Early VIA Tour of the Line Booklet

[mile179kingston-FFYn/[e-mail] [Canadian-Passenger-Rail]]

I received the request <below> by email from a Trackside Treasure reader in the US. I don't have the 'North of 54' booklet. Might someone know of an original copy available, or able to photocopy?

Any assistance appreciated. The US requestor would be happy to cover any costs.

Prior to VIA (prior to 4/78) I took a trip to Churchill and obtained a blue cover booklet entitled North of 54 which was a station by station description of the entire line from Winnipeg to Churchill. Some time after 4/78 I took another trip to Churchill and obtained a newer edition of the booklet. The booklet was smaller than an 8-1/2 x 11 size paper and printed on heavier paper stock. I had two editions, one CN and I know the other was a VIA published item. It may have been a 30 page at the most booklet similar to the Westward Across Canada and Eastward Across Canada booklets which I have. Any suggestions how I might locate one? Do you know anyone who specializes in railroad memorabilia that I could inquire as to obtaining a copy of this? I would be satisfied with a photocopy of one of the booklets. <

Thanks for any assistance. Contact offlist if your prefer.


Eric Gagnon
Kingston, Ontario
Just blogged Kingston to Toronto Round Trip at:
http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.ca http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.ca

['Mark W. Walton' [e-mail] [Canadian-Passenger-Rail]]

Maybe the Leach Collection, out of Laval, Quebec. They were a staple at the old Ottawa Railfair for years, but I don’t know whether or not they’re still around.

Mark Walton
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Subject: [CanPassRail] Wanted: North of 54 - Early VIA Tour of the Line Booklet

I received the request <below> by email from a Trackside Treasure reader in the US. I don't have the 'North of 54' booklet. Might someone know of an original copy available, or able to photocopy?
Any assistance appreciated. The US requestor would be happy to cover any costs.

Prior to VIA (prior to 4/78) I took a trip to Churchill and obtained a blue cover booklet entitled North of 54 which was a station by station description of the entire line from Winnipeg to Churchill. Some time after 4/78 I took another trip to Churchill and obtained a newer edition of the booklet. The booklet was smaller than an 8-1/2 x 11 size paper and printed on heavier paper stock. I had two editions, one CN and I know the other was a VIA published item. It may have been a 30 page at the most booklet similar to the Westward Across Canada and Eastward Across Canada booklets which I have. Any suggestions how I might locate one? Do you know anyone who specializes in railroad memorabilia that I could inquire as to obtaining a copy of this? I would be satisfied with a photocopy of one of the booklets. <

Thanks for any assistance. Contact offlist if your prefer.

Eric Gagnon
Kingston, Ontario
Just blogged Kingston to Toronto Round Trip at:
http://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.ca