Trains and Grains: May 2018

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Trains & Grains Now Available!

The books have arrived! To order, see sidebar at left. I usually ship within two business days of receiving your order. I'd like to thank everyone who contributed, commented or supported this Trains & Grains project in any way!

Sample pages! Volume 1: Data, text, observations and photos. Portage la Prairie 1976 to 1986! Click for larger versions of each sample page.

Sample pages! Volume 2: Photos and text. Grain elevators 1976 to 1986! Click for larger versions of each sample page!

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Background is Green!

The background is green. That means the books have been prepared, published and printed.

Look up, look way up,
Eric

Friday, May 18, 2018

Roll the Presses!

It was seven months ago when I officially launched this book project. Now I'm proud to tell you that both books are with the printer. Preparing for the launch!

Look up, look way up.
Eric

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Printable Order Form

Errata & Addenda

Volume 1 – TRAINS

• Cover photograph caption 3: “1430, September 20, 1985”

•Page 10, second-last caption at left: “threw the hoop back”

•Page 32, bottom caption at left: “from bottom”

-Page 88 and 89, photo captions flipped

Volume 2 – GRAINS

• Page 58 Forgan Mi 38.7

and shipping points visited on third day omitted:

June 2, 1986

CP Kerrobert Subdivision

Herschel Mi 62.0

Stranraer Mi 69.5

CN Rosetown Subdivision

Rosetown Mi 67.2

Ridpath Mi 73.9

Fiske Mi 87.2

Zealandia Mi 55.7

Harris Mi 45.0

Tessier Mi 36.3

Laura Mi 29.3

Delisle Mi 21.2

Vanscoy Mi 12.4

Praise for Trains & Grains

"Just recieved my copies. Amazing books!" G.D.

Books arrived yesterday, wow are they ever nice. - DD

" I received my copies of Volumes 1 & 2 a number of weeks ago and just wanted to pass along my congratulations on putting together two fine publications and as well as express my thanks. Both these volumes have already proved invaluable for modelling purposes as well as an enjoyable reminiscence. Once again many thanks for recording this era and these locations!" - BK

"Your grain book was a surprise with all the great shots and info. Thanks for taking the time to film and share the info." - JP

"Arrived this week - like a lot!" - RT

"As a Portage modeller I cannot begin to express my thanks for you publishing the 2 volume set of Trains & Grains. In almost every photo of “Portage proper” there is some small gem of information lurking in the background. In veritably a gold mine for a “Portage” modeller such as myself. A real treasure book in every sense of the word !

A true “Trackside Treasure” for sure ! As I am a family oriented person, I was touched that your uncle, was able to see your “scribbler scratching’s” come to life, after a this time !

Kudo’s on a job well done !

BTW: I loved the layout of the books, your “graphics guy” should be congratulated for doing a bang up job !" - RSOB "The books look great, can't wait to spend more time with them." - ES

Thanks"Keep printing and I will keep buying." - JP

"Earlier this week, I enjoyed an hour or so trackside with your books.

Their format makes one want to continue on to the next page to see

what is coming next. I found this especially to be the case with Volume 2." - DG

"My copies of the latest Kingston printed works came in today's mail. Can't say enough about this work. Like his other works on VIA, a time capsule in print. I just need the creosote, diesel exhaust, ballast dust and the horn sound effects and the "way-back" machine is set to 1982-86 years. Well worth contacting Eric for this work. You don't have to be from the prairies, its a great reference work.Very impressed by the detail and work involved." - BS

"Just could not wait to say thanks! Looks like an all-day read ! Thank you, ever so much!" - RO

M y copies arrived today and I am pleased that I was able to contribute to such a first-rate publication. You have created a precious photographic record of much that is now gone. Congratulations on a job well done." - CB