Issue #106
With the opening of Ottawa’s new LRT line in mid-September, the Bulletin takes a look back at the history of transit Ottawa. From its basic beginnings, including a visit by royalty, to the end and ultimate return of electric transit after a 60-year gap the city’s transportation system has come
Directors’ Meeting and AGM Results
As we enjoy the summer sun and warm weather, it’s an ideal time to report on the results of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 15th, and to provide you with an update on a number of exciting developments as well as plans for the coming year. If
AGM 2019
On Saturday June 15th the CTHF held their Annual General Meeting and Board meeting in the vintage rail car “Cape Race” at the Toronto Railway Museum. The car was built by National Steel Car of Hamilton (link here) in 1929 for the Canadian Pacific Railway. In attendance were (Depicted in
The Passing of Paul A. Leger
Metro Transit 709 Charter – Paul is seen in the group photo, second row centre, sporting the grey coat and blue cardigan underneath. May 21, 2019 Paul Leger, a CTHF member from Halifax, NS, and long time bus historian, passed away on Sunday, May 19th. Paul recently celebrated
2018 Saskatoon Classic Charter Highlights
The recent Saskatoon Charter was successful with over 12 members in attendance. Classic 449 was their charter bus which is the last in the fleet. The visit to the Saskatchewan Railroad Historical Association Museum was a great add on & many thanks to Michael Kennedy for his assistance. ”
Vancouver Celebrates 70 Years of Trolleybus Operation
Today officially marks 70 years of trolleybus operation in Vancouver. Canada’s only remaining trolleybus system, began operating on August 16, 1948. Our affiliates at the Transit Museum Society have organized tours on the trolleybus network, to commemorate this milestone. For further information please follow this link to their site. CBC
[Event Cancelled] A Day at the Halton County Radial Railway
EVENT CANCELLED. As a result of the limited response to date for this charter, CTHF has regrettably had to cancel this event. Payments made by registrants will be refunded as soon as possible. The CTHF is hopeful of having an event in conjunction with Halton County Radial Railway, one of
Saskatoon Bus Charter 2018
On Saturday June 2nd 2018, 15 members of the Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation chartered Saskatoon Transit “Novabus Classic” bus #449. The high floor transit bus is becoming increasingly rare in Canada and Saskatoon is one of the very few transit systems still operating them. You can find photos from the bus tour
Metrobus Celebrates 60 Years
On April 30, 2018, Metrobus celebrated its 60th Anniversary of operation in the City of St. John’s, Newfoundland. To mark the occasion, Metrobus offered free service on April 30th. They have proudly display a scrap book of photos, a brochure from their 30th anniversary, and a brochure from the opening
Edmonton LRT 40th Anniversary
Last Sunday was the 40th anniversary for the Edmonton LRT. April 22nd 1978 was the opening of North America’s first modern LRT line, now part of the Capital Line in Edmonton, running 6.9 km from Central station in downtown to Belvedere in the northeast. This included a short tunnel section
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