We’ve seen a 1952 booklet by this name before. At that time, CN passenger trains were still hauled by steam locomotives and used heavyweight equipment. By 1957, Diesels had replaced most steam and streamlined passenger cars had replaced some CN … Continue reading
We’ve seen this booklet in 1956 and 1958 editions, and this one isn’t too much different. In addition to the cover photo, this one has four interior photos that differ from the ones used in 1956, and the same number … Continue reading
The back of this menu describes New Brunswick and mentions that “its streams — like the famous Restigouche, Miramachi and Matapedia — bring sportsmen from far away to fish for salmon.” Based on photos I’ve found on line, I suspect … Continue reading
In 1954, Canadian National advertised that it had made the largest order of new passenger cars in history, a total of 359 cars. These cars were streamlined, of course, and made significant improvements over the heavyweight cars that preceded them. … Continue reading
This menu cover is a lot more interesting than the ones shown here a couple of days ago. This menu specifically says it was for a cafe car, not a full diner, but like the dining car menus it consists … Continue reading
We’ve previously seen Canadian National’s Jasper booklets for 1951 and 1953. This one from 1952 more closely resembles the one from 1951 for the very good reason that Jasper Lodge burnt in 1952 and so the 1953 booklet includes several … Continue reading
We’ve previously seen editions of this booklet from 1937 and 1950. Today’s is from 1951. I’ve seen booklets like these dating back to at least 1928, but the sun-ray-and-totem-pole covers only began in the mid-1930s. Click image to download an … Continue reading
The typeface on this menu is a little different from yesterday’s, but the items and prices are almost identical. CN apparently used this a la carte menu for all three meals and then added an insert dedicated to each meal. … Continue reading
Here is Canadian National’s entry into the competition for the most-boring dining car menu cover of the post-war era. The menu is a la carte with an insert for “club breakfasts,” meaning table d’hôte breakfasts for 75¢, $1.25, or $1.50. … Continue reading
By 1949, when this menu was issued, the wartime restrictions found on the 1944 menu should have ended. Though this is only a lunch menu, it is still a little surprising that it doesn’t offer any steaks or chops. Other … Continue reading
