Episode Synopsis "Episode 2: Samuel Zimmerman – Train Baron"

A truly brilliant man who helped create the railway network in Ontario that brought Canada steaming into the industrial age, but who died on his own railway tracks, due to poor construction as a result of political favours and handouts. -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Adrienne Smoke, Juliet Dunn, Danielle Marconi Narrator: Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski Podcasts produced by:   Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund   Niagara Falls History Museum Canada 150 Fund Niagara Historical Society and Museum

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