Fascinating history of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway between 1884 and 1904, covering its inception, construction and operation under the leadership of the Dunsmuir family (father Robert and sons James and Alexander), the E&N land grant, passenger and freight service, early locomotives and facilities, and the sale of the railway to the Canadian Pacific. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and maps. With roster and bibliography. 168 pages with index.