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ACR Railfan Resources
"The Algoma Central Railway" by O.S. Nock, published 1975 by A&C Black Co. (out of print?)
"The Algoma Central Railway Story" by Dale Wilson, published 1984 by Nickel Belt Rails of Sudbury, ONT. Out of Print
"The Tracks of the Black Bear" by Dale Wilson and Gordon D. Jomini, published 1990 by Nickel Belt Rails of Sudbury, ONT.
Magazine Abreviations:
CRM = Canadian Railway Modeller
CR = Canadian Rail Magazine - C.R.H.A.
RMC = Railroad Model Craftsman
RP = Rail Pace
NMRA = NMRA Bulletin
SLHS = SOO Line Histoical & Technical Society Newsletter
Trains = Trains
| Mag. | Issue | Page | Subject |
| RMC | Feb 1971 | 38 | ACR Business Car "Agawa" - Scale drawings of the Agawa before 1971 modernization |
| CR | 335 (12/79) | Algoma Central Railway pt.1 | |
| CR | 336 (1/80) | Algoma Central Railway pt.2 | |
| RMC | Apr 1980 | 64 | The Agawa Continues - Scale drawings of the modernized Agawa |
| TRAINS | Sept 1984 | ACR Tour Trains and Tonnage | |
| RMC | Aug 1988 | 80 | Modelling the Ortner Aggregate Car - Kitbashing from MDC 5-bay Ortner hopper. Rather obsolete with the introduction of Walthers' Ortner hopper, but has a nice photo of both the prototype and the model. |
| NMRA | Sept 1990 | 26 | Photo of ACR Bulkhead flatcar |
| RMC | May 1991 | 72 | Detailing an Algoma Central Railway GP7 |
| RP | Aug 1994 | Hawk Junction | |
| CRM | Jun/Jul 1995 | 25 | Photo of Algoma Steel SW8 #50 |
| SLHS | Winter 1996 | ACR Joins WC Family (photos) | |
| CRM | Nov/Dec 1998 | 16 | Model an ACR GP38-2 |
| TRAINS | Aug 2000 | 40 | Algoma Central Adventures - ACR tour trains |
| TRAINS | Sept 2000 | Photo of Canyon Tour train at Bellevue with WC diesels |
Overnight at Franz - an Algoma Central Railway autumn adventure (VHS) - Canadian Caboose Press Length: 1 hour
Algoma Central Railway (VHS) - Rail Innovations Length: 56 minutes
This is a hard one to find. I talked to Rail Innovations, and unfortunately the master was damaged, so
he cannot make ore copies. The video is from the late 1980s, and is worth it if you can actually find a
copy.
The Trains of Algoma Country (VHS)- Plets Express, PO Box 217, Altoona Wisconsin, 54620. Length: 98 minutes
This video is excellent. It provides a good overview of the ACR system around 1992-1993, especially
the branch from Hawk Junction to Wawa and Michipicoten Harbour. Probably about half of the film is spent
in Wawa, Michipicoten and Hawk Junction. Operation on the Michipicoten branch is well-covered, with a
locomotive cab ride down to the harbour, a detailed view of operations at the harbour and a ride in the
cupola of a caboose from the harbour back to Wawa. Passenger traffic is also covered, but not in-depth.
Time is also spent looking at connecting roads in Sault Ste. Marie, WC and CPR. While covering Sault Ste.
Marie, the film also briefly visits the boat locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where a 1000-foot lake
freighter is seen entering the locks.
The Tracks of the Black Bear (VHS) - Rail Innovations Length: 58 minutes
Provides a good overview of modern AC operations in 1995-1996, just after the WC takeover, including
the tour trains, road freights and even a short section on the ACR's way freight, delivering supplies to
various lodges and camps along the line. Also features a ride in a locomotive cab down to Michipicoten
Harbour.
Algoma Central Tour Trains (VHS)- Rail Innovations Length: 30 min.
The Agawa Canyon Tour Train (DVD) - Rail Innovations Length: 31 min.
New DVD combining new footage of CN era tour train operations, combined some pieces of older footage.
Official Site:
Photo Galleries:
Railway photos by Ted Ellis - Great photo coverage of the Algoma Central, by a former employee. Photos of engines, passenger, freight, service equipment and stations.
Tim Vermande's Algoma Central Photos
Tim Vermande's Algoma Steel Co. Photos
Dawn's RR Photos - Algoma Central
Photos of the Agawa Canyon Tour Train, 1999
ACR Coach Photos after sale to Chippewa Valley Railroad
fallenflags - Misc. 'A' Railroads - scroll down to find Algoma Central photos
RRPictureArchives.net - Algoma Central 
Michael Taylor's Canadian Photos including ACR from the 1970s and 80s
Travelogues:
Algoma Central @ 60 Below - Tour of the line in mid-winter. Lots of good photos
Speeder excursion on the ACR With photos.
Other ACR Pages:
Algoma Central Railway - some photos at Canyon, Hawk Junction. Brief historical information.
The Franz Swing - page about operations at Franz, the junction of the ACR and Canadian Pacific
Other Sites of Interest:
Canadian Freight Railcar Gallery
Ontario Northland Ry. Railfan Site
This page ©2001 Chris VanderHeide