Wheat trains and Dan Dunphy

I heard that Grampy Dunphy would take the train out west to help with the wheat harvest. I'm pretty sure this was before he was married.

On the way back he played cards on the train. Farmers would have time to develop card playing skills. Especially with all the so called free time during the winter.

I'd like to know what card games were popular with Dan.

Dan Dunphy retired - letter from Police dept.

Dan Dunphy my grandfather and police officer

you tube link to Christmas 1950 s

this link takes you to you tube and a movie that begins with Christmas 1958 when Mom and Dad had just two children Colleen and Mark.
http://www.youtube.com/user/7512123?feature=mhee#p/u/6/3VMRgdjTURY


The movie ends with Mom in a rocking chair and NFLD. Kevin made the trip to Rocky Harbour and area.