Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Photograph depicts two men with a team of eight horses and a large load of logs. Typed annotation on verso of photograph reads: "The Pole Cart at work, circa 1930, opposite Longworth"
logging truck dragging a large cluster of logs
Photograph depicts an Arch-logging truck dragging a large load of logs, uphill on a snowy road. Notes on envelope read: " Arch-logging truck, Barney Creek, Summit Lake east of Highway 97. Maximum negotiable grade1/2 % up to 3/4 % for short distances (100 yards)." The truck in this image is a 1962 Pacific model SUD-A serial number T6261-192, purchased by Church Sawmills of McGregor River, BC. The truck was delivered October 16, 1962 came equipped with a Cummins NH250 engine, 5 speed main transmission and 4 speed auxiliary with power tower (for running the winch on the arch).
Photograph depicts an Arch logging truck. The truck in this image is a 1962 Pacific model SUD-A serial number T6261-192, purchased by Church Sawmills of McGregor River, BC. The truck was delivered October 16, 1962 came equipped with a Cummins NH250 engine, 5 speed main transmission and 4 speed auxiliary with power tower (for running the winch on the arch).
Partially visible handwritten annotation on verso: "...stern....'Prince George' ". Possibly a steamship heading up the Skeena River?
R.A. Harlow is believed to be man in front to the immediate right of the pennant.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
Photograph depicts PGE pile driver 6040 replacing a washed out section of track with a new trestle. The original track is visible, dropping down into the washout on the left edge of the photograph. The photograph is believed to have been taken after 1949, likely in the 1950s.
The Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Society Collection consists primarily of textual, photographic, and cartographic records related to the regional developments of the railway industry in Northern BC. A predominant portion of the collection is made up of material from the Canadian National Railway; other railways represented include the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the British Columbia Railway (BC Rail), the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the Grand Trunk Railway, the Intercolonial Railway, and the Okanagan Express. Significant geographical areas covered include Prince George, the Peace River Region, Terrace, Bulkley Valley, Hazelton and Prince Rupert.
The forestry industry is represented in the collection with operational and financial records from Fyfe Lake Sawmill Ltd., which operated southwest of Prince George in the 1950s.
The collection has been organized into series according to creator, each of which also has been arranged to subseries, file and item level, where applicable. This collection consists of eight series, as follows:
1) Canadian National Railway
2) Grand Trunk Railway
3) Pacific Great Eastern Railway
4) British Columbia Railway (BC Rail)
5) Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)
6) Intercolonial Railway
7) Fyfe Lake Sawmill ltd.
8) PGRFM
9) Photographs
Photograph depicts Grand Trunk Pacific steam locomotive, number 859 stopped in front of an unidentified brick building. Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: "My Jap cook. Tomiachi (?) Katsamuata (?)
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Photograph consists of an old wagon and another unidentified piece of old equipment in a grassy field.
Subseries contains maps and technical drawings produced by Canadian National Railways. Predominantly consists of record plans of the B.C. Mountain Region. Also includes technical drawings of CN railway equipment.
The Canadian National Railway series consists of administrative records, safety records, correspondence between departments, labour records, records pertaining to train movements, maintenance records, and ephemera. Includes publications concerning the topics of unionized labour, railway operation, maintenance of way, handling of hazardous materials, safety, public interest, and the two Royal Tours of 1939 and 1959. Also consists of maps and technical drawings depicting Canadian National Rail lines and equipment.
Sin títuloThe Miscellaneous Forest History Material series consists of material created or used by various logging and pulp mill companies. Includes forms, union materials, maps, plans and other records related to the forestry sector in British Columbia. The series also comprises publications related to equipment and employee training, and correspondence and memorandum developed by B.C. Chemicals, a division of Canfor.
The Fyfe Lake Sawmill series consists of administrative, financial, and operational records created by Fyfe Lake Sawmills. The series includes labour, logging, sale, and order records. Also comprises correspondence between Fyfe Lake Fir and a number of individuals, organizations and companies. Records created by the Northern Interior Lumberman’s Association, equipment manuals, and instructional publications that were collected and used by Fyfe Lake are also included.
Sin títuloThis series consists of material created by various societies, companies, railways, unions and government branches for the use and instruction of railway companies and employees. Includes publications, time tables, training materials, union materials, forms, maps and plans related to rail operations in North and South America, but predominately related to Canadian railway operations. Also comprises material created by several American and Canadian railways and transportation companies.
The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) series consists of materials documenting CPR operations in British Columbia from 1927-1996. Series includes correspondence, time tables, publications and ephemera used or created by Canadian Pacific. Also comprises tariff and freight materials developed by Canadian National Railways and the Canadian Freight Association used by Canadian Pacific.
Sin títuloThe British Columbia Railway (BC Rail) series consists of promotional ephemera material, employee time tables, fare rates and multiple forms, used and unused, pertaining to daily train movements and BCR operations. Several employee manuals, employee examination material, employee seniority listings, and union agreements are also contained within. Three plans detail various BC Rail sites.
Sin títuloPacific Great Eastern Railway series consists of correspondence between departments, records pertaining to train movements, and ephemera. Series includes publications concerning the topics of unionized labour, railway operation, and public interest. Also consists of maps and technical drawings depicting Pacific Great Eastern Railway lines and structures.
Sin títuloThe Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway series consists of administrative records, correspondence between railways, and ephemera. Also consists of maps and technical drawings depicting Grand Trunk Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific Railway rail lines and structures.
Photograph depicts a building structure near a train in an unknown location.
Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.
Large explosion to the left of a railway; wooden buildings visible on the right and water visible in the distance.
Photograph depicts Hart Gardner. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads, "Hart Gardner".
Photo depicts a fifth view of a re purposed railroad car. Railroad car is stationary, a roof and steps have been added. Location unknown.
Fully submerged Pumpman's (?) house at Pacific Station before the flood took it down the river.
Flood waters rise in foreground, buildings, train cars and water tower visible in background against a forested mountainside.
Photograph depicts a building structure in an unknown location.
Photograph depicts a trestle over railroad tracks in an unknown snowy location. (Possibly Mountain Park?)
Subseries contains ephemera related to Canadian National Railways.
Subseries contains publications intended for employees and the general public, produced by Canadian National Railways, concerning labour unions, uniform code, operating rules, maintenance of way, general instructions, examination material, handling of hazardous material, operating guides, safety, and the Royal Tours of 1939 and 1959.
Subseries contains textual material produced and recorded by Canadian National Railway relating to employee safety and accidents.
Subseries contains textual material concerning yard, station, track, and train maintenance. A majority of the records are in the form of work orders.
Subseries contains textual material relating to station names and locations, road crossings, and the movements of trains.
Subseries contains timecards, labour records, and employee documents.
Subseries consists of interdepartmental correspondence primarily in the form of telegraphs and internal correspondence bulletin books.
Subseries contains material relating to the administrative functions of the Canadian National Railway Prince George office, including financial records and publication material meant for management staff.
Subseries contains maps and technical drawings produced by Grand Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific Railways. Predominantly consists of plans of the rail line in the BC area. Also includes technical drawings of Grand Trunk Railway structures.
Subseries contains ephemera related to the Grand Trunk Railway.
Subseries consists of correspondence between Grand Trunk Railway and other railway systems, particularly the Wabash Railroad Company.