Arthur T. Hulley Fonds F798

A X1, 2

Date of the items: 1901, 1923, 1950-1970

Physical description: 30 cm

Title: Arthur T. Hulley Fonds

Creator: Arthur T. Hulley

Repository: Trent Valley Archives

Reference number: TVA Fonds 798

Scope and contents: The fonds consists of correspondence, plans, schematics, magazines and other items related to Arthur T. Hulley’s model train hobby, including a significant run of Model Engineer from 1926, 1928, and 1953-1970.

Access Conditions: No Restrictions

Finding aid: Contained here and with Excel files

Accruals: No further accruals are expected

Custodial history: Donated by Sean Hulley on behalf of the Hulley Estate on June 18, 2019. Much of the material showed wear and tear, and some of the drawings remain fragile.

Biographical sketch: Arthur T. Hulley (d. 2011) was part of a Steam Club whose members included Lorne Irwin, Tom Smith, Mac McFarlan, and Neil Coulage, among others. The club met at the Coulage residence on Keene Road, where there was a model track where they steamed up their trains that were large enough to pull people.

Related fonds at TVA: There are no fonds at TVA with a close link to this one.

Access Points:
Keene, Ontario
Model Trains

List of Files:

  1. Peterborough Live Steamers, 1961
  2. Bobcaygeon
  3. Juliet #2 Model Engineer, 1961
  4. Rudy Kouhoupt drawings, 1972
  5. Notebook pages, c. 1970’s
  6. Stuart Turner Ltd., 1974
  7. Tug Boat Pattern
  8. Conversion Scale ½:11/16
  9. Caledonian pattern
  10. Model Engineer, 1926
  11. Model Engineer, 1928
  12. Model Engineer, 1953-1958 – 8 issues
  13. Model Engineer, 1962-1964 – 8 issues
  14. Model Engineer, 1965-1966 – 8 issues
  15. Model Engineer, 1967-1974 – 6 issues
  16. Charles Kennion Catalogues, 1972
  17. Railway Magazine, c. 1924
  18. Bassett-Lowke Ltd Catalogue, c. 1970
  19. Power Models Catalogue, 1969
  20. Parts list, No 5A Engine, Stuart Turner Ltd
  21. Model Steam Engines by Henry Greenly, 9th ed.
  22. Reeves & Co Catalogue, 1972
  23. Orkan Boring Tools, 1971
  24. Pen – Models , 1970’s
  25. H. Clarkson Drawing and Casting List
  26. Aikenhead Hardware Power Tool, c. 1970’s
  27. Live Steam Book, 1950; Calvert’s Mechanics Year Book, 1941
  28. Boston Gear Mechanical Components Catalogue, c. 1960; A Handbook for Apprenticed Machinists, 1901; Building Model Boats, 1904
  29. Cylinder & Valve Plan, 1941, Juliet #4 Tank Locomotive
  30. Drawing
  31. Ship Photos, John Brown Ship Builders, Scotland, “Ivernia,” 1956
  32. The Through Express Train
  33. Marine Steam Engine plan 5586 Rudy Kouhoupt, 1972
  34. Tug Boat plan to scale, (see file 7)
  35. Map of Town Lots 7&8, Con 9 T.P. Belmont, 1905
  36. Souvenir folder of CN Tower Toronto, 1976