This episode of the History Slam features Sean Graham's conversations with the people he met aboard the train from Vancouver to Toronto. Given its popularity as a tourist attraction, I was able to talk with folks from around the world and across Canada. Starting just west of Edmonton, I talked with 12 people as we crossed the country, concluding as we sat just north of Sudbury. It was a terrific group and included: Visual Artist Robin Lambert from Red Deer, AB, Singer/Songwriter Joshua Smith from Halifax, Sally and Ed Williford from Brooke Haven, MS, Member of TTNG Cris Collis from Dorchester, England, Lillian Cargill from Capreol, ON, Gaye Casey from Darwin, Australia, Rona Simpson and Mitch Gibson from Aberdeen, Scotland, Ken and Tami Burgess from Vernon, BC, and Devin Andrews from Winnipeg, MB

They chat about why everyone was travelling, the history of the railroad, and the meaning of the train in the 21st century. Originally published September 25, 2013.