The C.Robert Craig Memorial Library (CRCML)
Preserving yesterday's railway history for tomorrow's enthusiasts
The site was last updated on:
December 30th 2025
Changes were made to:
the books wanted list; and the number of employee timetables in PDF format has been increased.
Site change history:
Check out what's changed.
Announcements:
Annual General Meeting:
The AGM for the year ending August 31st, 2025 was held on Saturday November 1st at 10am at the City of Ottawa Archives Building. Members were notified in advance about the process.
Membership:
Your annual Membership fee is now due for the year 2025-2026.
Annual Report
About the Library
Founded in 1994, the Library was established to collect, preserve and make available to the public, materials that document the history of rail transportation in Canada. Materials focusing on the railways surrounding the Ottawa area are of particular interest. The Library has a significant collection of books, magazines, photographs, slides, plans, and archival materials of Ottawa area railway-related organisations. The objective is to provide a comprehensive research base for those seeking information about Canadian railways.
The Library is a federally-incorporated not-for-profit organization, registered as a charitable organization. Library Memberships and Donations to the Library are eligible for receipts for Canadian income tax purposes.
An example from the Photographic Collection.
Michael Iveson collection. Ottawa, ON. June 18, 1990.
