About the Society
The Bytown Railway Society is a volunteer, non-profit organization
incorporated under federal government statute to promote an interest in
railways and railway history. It was founded in 1969 and today its
activities include its twice-monthly meetings, the publication of a
magazine for members and subscribers (Branchline) and the restoration and operation of a number of pieces of historic railway equipment located at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa.
The Bytown Railway Society (BRS) has had a long history of active
participation in the rail scene in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
from running excursions to providing the service crews for the Canada
Science and Technology Museum's operation of ex-CP steam locomotive 1201
and today, their Shay locomotive. The Society has produced over 30
publications and continues this activity with some recent highly praised
publications plus its flagship book "Canadian Trackside Guide" ®.
Find out more about the Bytown Railway Society's activities and how you can subscribe to Branchline, by reviewing the information on the BRS site.
What's New
2012 Canadian Trackside Guide Is Coming in Late February
The 2012 Canadian Trackside Guide will be available in late February. You can now place an advance order online. The 2011 Guide sold out quickly so order early to avoid disappointment.
Society Signs MOU with Canada Science & Technology Museum (CSTM)
On September 28, 2011, Society President, Dave Stremes and CSTM President and CEO, Denise Amyot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and partnership certificates. The MOU establishes that the popular Shay locomotive will continue to operate two days per week at the Museum. The Society has been heavily involved with the Shay operations since it started.
Duncan du Fresne's "When Steam and Steel Get in Your Blood" Wins Award.
The Society is pleased to announce that Duncan du Fresne's book When Steam and Steel Get in Your Blood - Recollections of a CPR Locomotive Fireman has won the Canadian Railroad Historical Association's 2010 Book Award. Our congratulations to Duncan on receiving this well deserved honour.
NOW AVAILABLE, OUR LATEST BOOK:
MONTREAL STREETCARS VOLUME 4: WORK AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT
The next in our Canada's Traction Heritage Series by author Tom Grumley is now available. You can order online using PayPal.
Page last updated: January 17, 2012.
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