Drawn from Fifty Years of Railway Service in Scotland and Canada, and told to Arthur Hawkes Hanna, D. B. (David Blyth) 1858-1938 creator Hawkes, Arthur 1871-1933 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Trains of Recollection" by D. B. Hanna is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work draws on Hanna's personal experiences over fifty years of railway service in Scotland and Canada, sharing insights into the development of Canada's railway system. The author offers a unique perspective on the transformations he witnessed, touching on themes of immigration, railway management, and the interplay between personal and national progress. At the start of the narrative, Hanna reflects on the normalcy of his railway career and the substantial changes he has observed throughout his service. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of railway construction and operation, beginning from his early days in Scotland to his eventual role in Canada. Through anecdotes and personal memories, he sets the stage for recounting the evolution of the railway industry, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the landscape of Canadian transportation, and expressing a deep appreciation for the role railways played in national development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-27 Produced by Nick Wall, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Railroads -- Canada Canadian National Railways Railroads -- Scotland HE Original publication data not identified a25000546 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63059 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63059 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134443.0 63059