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Special Train - PGE Railway
2020.08.46 · Item · 20 Feb. 1915
Part of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Region Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a Pacific Great Eastern Railway "Special Train" that is "carrying a number of members of B.C. Legislature on their tour of inspection. First train into Lillooet, B.C. Feb. 20, 1915, 5 p.m." The train is depicted on the grade along the Seton River as it leaves Seton Lake.

2013.6.36.1.028.33 · Item · 14 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the South Slocan Junction at mile 11.9 on the CPR line on the Nelson Boundary Subdivision. It closed as an agency in June 1969 but the telegrapher still maintained it. Three to four freights pass per day on the main line: 2 to Trail, 1 to Castlegar pulp mill, and 1 every other day to Midway. On the branch there is 1 train per week to Nakusp that leaves Nelson on Monday, arrives in Nakusp on Tuesday, and returns to Nelson on Wednesday. The view is looking east.

South Shore Line
2013.6.36.1.048.10 · Item · 26 Sept. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the south shore line of the B.C. Electric Railway in False Creek, Vancouver. B.C. Hydro operated it, if not owned it. The location was directly opposite from Granville Island.

Soda Creek reaction ferry
2013.6.36.1.071.07 · Item · [July 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Soda Creek reaction ferry. A ferry was sited between Soda Creek and Marguerite. The reaction ferry in Soda Creek itself had been abandoned for some time.

Snowy Road and Houses
2012.13.1.87.011 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a snow-covered road with vehicle tracks, and several houses. The location is uncertain.

Snowy Road
2012.13.1.87.039 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a road covered in snow running through the woods at an uncertain location.

Snowy Road
2012.13.1.87.103 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a snowy road at an uncertain location.

Snowplow extra at Kingsvale
2013.6.36.1.021.21 · Item · Feb. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a snowplow extra on the CPR line at Kingsvale, on the Princeton Subdivision at about mile 119. The snowplow extra was running south from Merritt with a plough, 2 locomotives and a caboose. Towards Brookmere summit the snow was 9 to 12 inches deep.

Snowplow extra at Kingsvale
2013.6.36.1.021.22 · Item · Feb. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a snowplow extra on the CPR line at Kingsvale, on the Princeton Subdivision at about mile 119. The snowplow extra was running south from Merritt with a plough, 2 locomotives and a caboose. Towards Brookmere summit the snow was 9 to 12 inches deep.

Snow-Covered Barn
2005.3.2 · Item · [ca. 1945]
Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

Winter landscape scene featuring a small barn barely visible under snow. Trees in background and snow-plowed area in foreground. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Lakeside Barn in Winter".

2013.6.36.1.020.04 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the interior of a snow shed at about mile 29.0 using CPR mileages commencing at Brookmere, which is 4 miles east of Brookmere. It is on the ex CPR Coquihalla Line from Hope to Brodie Junction.

2007.17.4.16 · Item · [ca. 1960]
Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton, on board the M.S. Columbia, awaiting the arrival of a public health nurse, lighthhouse keeper and assistant lighthouse keeper who are approaching in a small boat. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “James Joseph Claxton - my uncle. Cook on the Columbia”; “James Joseph Claxton. JJC awaiting arrival of Public Health Nurse, Lighthouse Keeper and Asst Light house Keeper at Pine Island between Port Hardy & Bull Harvour. M.S. Columbia, Columbia Coast Missions (Anglican)”

Slocan branch line
2013.6.36.1.029.10 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts what is thought to be the Slocan branch line, near Passinae which is at mile 10.8 gtom south Slocan. This is at the point where the rail road and river lie close together. Approximately 20 miles west of Nelson.

Slim Williams and Dog Team
2006.20.9.7 · Item · 1933
Part of Northern BC Archives Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.