Photography by Leonard Whistler

Canadian National Railway (CNR)

From 1979 to 1997 I worked as a Carman for the Canadian National Railway (CNR) and VIA Rail Canada in Surrey BC, Canada, and Vancouver. The Carman position is similar to a Heavy Duty Mechanic.

During my time there I picked up two souvenirs - a Canadian National Railway (CNR) caboose kerosene signal lantern manufactured by the Hiram L. Piper Company, and 4 railcar outer bolster springs.

I used the bolster springs as legs for a coffee table with a wooden top. I made the coffee table in 1980 and still have it.

Railcar Bolster Spring Coffee Table