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
Society Offering Collector's Books For Sale Online
The Society is now offering collector's out-of-print books for sale online that we have acquired from various sources. See our Collector's Corner for the latest entries.
You Can Now Subscribe to Branchline Online
Subscribers to Branchline can now renew their subscriptions online using PayPal.
2012 Canadian Trackside Guide Is Now Available
The 2012 Canadian Trackside Guide has arrived from the printer! You can place an order online using PayPal. 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.
Page last updated: May 16, 2012.
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