Canadian Pacific Trackside 1977-2012 with Conductor John Cowan follows the noted conductor and author through his distinguished 35-year career on the Canadian Pacific Railway. From his start as a train order operator in Ontario and Quebec, to 34 years working as a conductor in British Columbia, his work in Revelstoke, Vancouver, the Kettle Valley Railway, and Vancouver Island is captured in amazing depth. CP, VIA and West Coast Express passenger trains are also featured, as well as the author's work as a conductor on mainline steam trains.