I've written a lot of books on the Canadian National Railways (CNR) over the years. That was a choice back in 1996 when I started this business--either do CN or CP, but go insane trying to do both.
A few friends may be surprised to know that when it came to writing books, the CNR did not actually come first for me. Indeed, I began my first book project in 1986, the subject being the CPR Mactier Subdivision from Toronto to Sudbury (including the Port McNicoll branch). At age 25, I did not have the "cussedness" to pull it off, but the CPR Mactier has never left my imagination.
No, this post is not an announcement about Steam Along the Mactier Sub or anything like that. Or then again, maybe it is. Back on May 22, 1939, the Mactier Subdivision figured greatly in the eyes of the world. CPR Hudson 2850 brought the Royal Train through this neck of the woods that night. Along the way, there was a spectacular scene at Carley, just west of Orillia. That momentous occasion, when royalty came to our backyard, is the setting for the next book in the Angus Wolfe series. It is called The King's Puzzle, and I have begun working on it. The book will be available in June.
Now, a call for help to the CPR fans: I need you guys to steer me in the direction of any pictures of a CPR steam locomotive taking water at one of the road's all-enclosed octagonal water tanks. The book cover artist needs to have some reference material re. the water spout, tender top, positioning of the fireman, etc. A Royal Hudson would be a bonus, but it is the spout apparatus which is of prime importance. Please correspond with me by email if you can be of assistance.
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