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David Davies Railway Collection
2013.6 · Collection · [before 2020]

The David Davies Railway Collection encompasses all facets of railway history specifically in the province of British Columbia and the Yukon territory. The collection consists of research material accumulated over the course of more than fifty years, and includes monographs, periodicals, articles, clippings, railway timetables, photographs, maps and plans, and excerpts. Material covers public, tourist, and private (industrial) railways, including: CPR, KVR, E&N; CNR, CNoR, GTPR; and PGER, BCR. The collection excludes material regarding streetcar systems and rapid transit, but includes long distance electric interurbans.

General
2013.6.01 · Série organique · [before 2011]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of general histories, statistics, and sources for railway subjects, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Most documents are Canada-wide in scope.

Locomotives
2013.6.10 · Série organique · [before 2012]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of research material relating to steam and diesel locomotives that were used on British Columbia railways. Includes information about the steam to diesel transition period, details about specific locomotives, locomotive manufacturers, and self-propelled coaches.

Rolling Stock
2013.6.11 · Série organique · [before 2011]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of articles, clippings, and other research material related to rolling stock used on British Columbia railways. Although the term “rolling stock” encompasses all vehicles that move on a railway, some material regarding rolling stock is filed separately, such as locomotives (see series 2013.6.11). Includes information about passenger cars, freight cars, and non-revenue cars (cabooses, cranes, service cars, etc.).

Employee Timetables
2013.6.12 · Série organique · [before 2012]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of employee timetables for the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, BC Rail, the Great Northern Railway, the Great Northern Railway, the Burlington Northern Railway, the BC Electric Railway, and the BC Harbours Board Railway. Also known as “working timetables”, these are a valuable research tool that include timings at every station or other significant location along the train's journey, the train's reporting number, its maximum speed, and any other information relevant to the operation of the train.

Oversize Material
2013.6.35 · Série organique · 1909-2011
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of large format maps and plans relating to railways in British Columbia and Canada. Also includes oversize documents.

"British Columbia Railway Belt"
2013.6.35.01 · Pièce · 1 July 1909
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Government map depicts railway lands, lands "disposed of", grazing leases, and timber berths. Shows the British Columbia 'railway belt' running from Greater Vancouver to Field, B.C.

"Canadian National Railway System"
2013.6.35.09 · Pièce · [between 1948 and 1968]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the Canadian National Railway system, including trackage for the Central Vermont Railway, the Detroit & Toledo Shore Line Railroad, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway, and the Northern Alberta Railway.

"Map of Lower Mainland Railways"
2013.6.35.16 · Pièce · Mar. 1971
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts rail lines in the BC lower mainland, including BC Hydro Railway, Burlington Northern Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the Pacific Great Eastern Railway.

"Cowichan Lake, British Columbia"
2013.6.35.24 · Pièce · 1955
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the Cowichan Lake area, including rail trackage for the Western Forest Industries Logging Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the BC Forest Products Logging Railway.

"Cowichan Lake, British Columbia"
2013.6.35.25 · Pièce · 1955
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the Cowichan Lake area, including rail trackage for the Western Forest Industries Logging Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the BC Forest Products Logging Railway.