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St John's, Newfoundland: St John's, NL: Flanker Press, 2020, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2020. ------------softcover, a Near Fine example, couple have pages have had the lower corner turned, 220 pages, b&w photos, ---" Compiled from interviews with workers now retired from Canadian National Railway, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the railwaymen are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident that their service to the people of Newfoundland who -rode the rails- was second to none. ---Travel with Robert Hunt on a behind-the-scenes tour as he explores the once proud, never forgotten history of the CN Railway. You will hear the heartwarming tales of families travelling between St. John's and Port aux Basques, funny and sometimes absurd anecdotes… Read More

St John's Newfoundland: Flanker Press, 2020. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pictorial paperback. xvii, 220 pages : illustrations,Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949.Read how the steam engines changed travel when they were converted to diesel, get a glimpse of the railway yard in St. John's, the Bullet itself (which in those politically incorrect days was often referred to as the "Newfie Bullet").....