The C.Robert Craig Memorial Library (CRCML)
Preserving yesterday's railway history for tomorrow's enthusiasts
The site was last updated on:
September 29th 2026
Changes were made to:
Updated surplus book list to reflect sales.
Site change history:
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Announcements:
Annual General Meeting:
The AGM for the year ending August 31st, 2026 will be held on Saturday November 7th 2026 at 11am at the City of Ottawa Archives Building. Members have been notified 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.
Thomas Hood collection. Montreal, QC. July 1974.
