Steel Rails and Iron Men by Barrie Sanford

Steel Rails and Iron Men by Barrie Sanford

In the late nineteenth century, something stood in the way of mining and selling the riches discovered in the interior of British Columbia: mountains - and lots of them. While politicians and financiers wrangled over money and public support, engineers sought solutions to the obstacles presented by the terrain. Hundreds of men worked under dangerous conditions to make the Kettle Valley Railway a reality.

In this updated edition, Barrie Sanford presents a unique pictorial history of the legendary Kettle Valley Railway. From its construction to its turbulent life- span and eventual demise, the magnitude of the engineering needed to build and run the line is celebrated in this classic railway history.

Barry Sanford has penned numerous articles on railway and technical topics. In 1981, his book The Visual History of Railroading in British Columbia was selected as one of ten nominees for the coveted Eaton's Book Award. He has also contributed articles to Trains and other national and international publications. Barry graduated from the University of British Columbia with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in business administration from Simon Fraser University. His professional background is in passenger transit, where he has managed urban and rural bus systems as well as disabled transportation.