"Abbotsford, British Columbia"
- 2013.6.35.11
- Item
- 1961
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Map depicts the Abbotsford area, including railway lines.
Abbotsford, BC
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26 Archival description results for Abbotsford, BC
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AVRO 504K fighter at the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.083.05
- Item
- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a wood and fabric AVRO 504K fighter, built in 1919. It was first developed in Britain in 1913. Now powered by Clerget Rotary. The fighter was used by the RCAF as a biplane trainer until 1928. This type was also used as crop duster, stunt machines, etc.
AVRO 504K fightera and biplane trainer at the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.083.06
- Item
- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts an AVRO 504K fighter and biplane rainer of the RCAF, dated 1919.
Abbotsford Agricultural Show case traction engine
- 2013.6.36.1.081.05
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- Sept. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a wood fired case traction engine that was built in 1913. Displayed at the Abbotsford Agricultural Show.
- 2013.6.36.1.016.24
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- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the Abbotsford CPR depot. It was built circa 1910-1914 and was the second depot built by the CPR in the town. It is at mile 6.7 on the the Huntingdon branch from Mission City. It was last used for passenger traffic in October 1959. It is No.5 standard design CPR depot.
Avenger torpedo bombers at the Abbotsford Airport during the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.083.04
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- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts avenger torpedo bombers that were purchased in 1958 and were owned by Skyway Air Sevices of the Abbotsford Airport. There were 14 avengers owned at the time the photograph was taken.
- 2013.6.36.1.049.43
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- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a westbound way freight switching at the Matsqui Industrial Centre on the north side of Abbotsford. Train consisted of BC Hydro Railway locomotives and 25 box cars.
- 2013.6.36.1.049.30
- Item
- Mar. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts BC Hydro Railway freight travelling north towards Abbotsford.
BC Hydro Railway diamond crossing at Clayborn
- 2013.6.36.1.049.47
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- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the Clayborn diamond crossing that intersects with the CPR Huntingdon branch. All BC Hydro Railway trains had to stop at this "home" signal before the interlocked could work.
BC Hydro Railway diamond crossing at Clayborn
- 2013.6.36.1.049.48
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- [22 June 1975]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the Clayborn diamond crossing on mile 37.0. The eastbound BC Hydro Railway freight was just nearly across the CPR tracks. Image captured from the signal interlocking hut.
BC Hydro Railway diamond crossing at Clayborn
- 2013.6.36.1.049.49
- Item
- [22 June 1975]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the Clayborn diamond crossing on mile 37.0. An eastbound 45 car BC Hydro Railway freight had just cleared the crossing. Now it was stopped, awaiting the conductor who had just worked the signals in an interlocking shanty.
- 2013.6.36.1.049.20
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- [June 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts ballast car #3013.
- 2013.6.36.1.049.21
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- [June 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the a weighbridge, just to the north of the city centre of Abbotsford.
- 2013.6.36.1.049.22
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- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts one of six former sub-stations of the BC Electric Railway's 64 mile interurban railway between New Westminster and Chilliwack. It opened in 1910, but was closed in the 1950's due to electric traction. The interior had been vandalized, but the building (made out of concrete) was so well built that the structure itself was quite sound.
Boeing replica at the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.083.07
- Item
- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a replica of the a Boeing, the first ever plane built by Boeings in 1916 in Seattle and was called the "B and W Seaplane."
C.P.R. station in Abbotsford, B.C.
- 2013.6.36.1.007.044
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- Sept. 1964
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts the C.P.R. station in Abbotsford, looking south.
CPR and BC Hydro Railway Abbotsford
- 2013.6.36.1.049.46
- Item
- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph taken at the Clayborn diamond crossing. The CPR runs north and south while the BC Hydro Railway crossing northwest and southeast. An interlocking hut is found at the upper left of the diamond crossing.
- 2013.6.36.1.017.04
- Item
- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a view of the CPR trackage just south of the Abbotsford depot, about mile 7.0 on the Huntingdon Branch. The view is looking southeast.
Canadian Refractories Ltd., Abbotsford
- 2013.6.36.1.053.41
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- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a railway that was used to haul fire clay from a horizontal drift mine. The track on the left-hand side, behind the camera, led to a garage type of structure that held dismantled battery operated electric locomotives made by General Electric.
Canadian Refractories Ltd., Abbotsford
- 2013.6.36.1.053.01
- Item
- [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a railway hauling fire clay from a horizontal drift mine. The line was disused, but not derelict.
Case traction engine at Abbotsford Agricultural Show
- 2013.6.36.1.081.12
- Item
- Aug. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a case traction engine that was built in 1913. Displayed at the Abbotsford Agricultural Fair.
Case traction engine at Abbotsford Agricultural Show
- 2013.6.36.1.081.11
- Item
- Aug. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a case traction engine that was built in 1913. Displayed at the Abbotsford Agricultural Fair.
Case traction engine at Abbotsford Agricultural Show
- 2013.6.36.1.081.13
- Item
- Aug. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a case traction engine that was built in 1913. Displayed at the Abbotsford Agricultural Fair.
Grain thresher at Abbostford Agricultural Show
- 2013.6.36.1.081.06
- Item
- Sept. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts grain thresher for barley. It was driven by a case traction engine.
RAF Avro Vulcan Bomber at the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.084.06
- Item
- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts a RAF Avro Vulcan Bomber that flew from Britain directly to BC for the Centennial International Airshow with a fuelling stop at Gander. The bomber was first introduced in 1952 and was built by AV Roe and Co. Manchester.
Replica of a Curtiss Pusher at the Centennial International Airshow
- 2013.6.36.1.083.09
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- 12 Aug. 1967
Part of David Davies Railway Collection
Photograph depicts what was believed to be a replica of a 1912 Curtiss Pusher, built and owned by Peter Bowers.