Northern BC Archives

Photograph depicts a boom tug called "Atlas Captain" that was brought in for refitting, adjacent to a smalll boat repair yard. It was loaded on a CN gondola car and then removed by a derrick crane.

"British Columbia Railway Belt"

2013.6.35.01
Item
1 July 1909

Part of 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.

"British Columbia Railways"

2013.6.35.03
Item
[1971?]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts railways in British Columbia, with insets for the Lower Mainland and the Kootenays.

"Burnaco" boat

2013.6.36.1.064.02
Item
22 Oct. 1974

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts boat named "Burnaco."

"Butterchurch" on Comiaken Hill

2013.6.36.1.074.09
Item
Sept. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Butterchurch" that was built in 1870 under the direction of Father Rondeault of the Oblate Order for missionary work among the Comiakan Natives, a tribe of about 100. It was abandoned by about 1880 because of its loca...

"Canada's Steel Roads"

2013.6.35.07
Item
2011

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts Canadian railways in operation at 2011.

"Canadian National Railway System"

2013.6.35.09
Item
[between 1948 and 1968]

Part of 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 Alber...

"Canadian National Railway System: The Only Railway Serving All Ten Provinces of Canada"

2013.6.35.19
Item
1952

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the CNR system in Canada and the United States and all of its connecting lines, including the Central Vermont Railway, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, and the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway.

"Canadian National Railways Locofolio"

2013.6.10.1.13
Item
[197-?]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of a folder containing photo information sheets that describe types of locomotive power operated by the Canadian National Railways.

"Canadian National Steam Power"

2013.6.10.1.11
Item
1969

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of a publication by Anthony Clegg and Ray Corley entitled "Canadian National Steam Power".

"Canadian Pacific Railway Diagrams and Data: Steam Locomotives"

2013.6.10.1.10
Item
1985

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of a publication edited by Omer Lavallee entitled "Canadian Pacific Railway Diagrams and Data: Steam Locomotives".

"Canadian Pacific Railway and Connecting Lines - Ticketing Routes"

2013.6.35.18
Item
1925

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts passenger routes on the Canadian Pacific Railway and its connecting lines in 1925.

"Canadian Princess"

2013.6.36.1.068.19
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[22 July 1982]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Canadian Princess" at permenant mooring as a restaurant, in Ucluelet.

"Canadians"

2013.6.36.3.08.02
Item
[after 1949]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "VIA Rail's eastbound and westbound "Canadians" meet at Glenogle, BCon C.P. Rail's Mountain Subdivision in the Kicking Horse River Valley. May 23, 1985."

"Cariboo Prospector"

2013.6.36.1.126.03
Item
15 Oct. 2002

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a train called the "Cariboo Prospector." It was supposed to arrive to the station earlier, but a freight locomotive failed north of Williams Lake and blocked the line.

"City of Vancouver, British Columbia"

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Item
Apr. 1974

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Map depicts the city of Vancouver and its railways.

"Collectors' Items: CP Bygones"

2013.6.10.1.12
Item
[197-?]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of a folder containing information sheets regarding Canadian Pacific Railway locomotives. The sheets consists of Selkirk type 2-10-4, Hudson Type 4-6-4, Standard Type 4-4-0, Atlantic Type 4-4-2, Ten Wheeler type 4-6-0, Mallet Type 0...

"Condensed Profile: Albreda Sub"

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Item
[between 1950 and 1970]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Technical drawing depicts a condensed profile of the CN Albreda subdivision.

"Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody"

2013.6.35.12
Item
Feb. 1973

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Real estate map depicts the areas around Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, including rail trackage.

"Cowichan Lake, British Columbia"

2013.6.35.25
Item
1955

Part of 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"

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Item
1955

Part of 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.

"Dinamac," Coal Harbour

2013.6.36.1.068.04
Item
Mar. 1968

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a small vessel called "Dinamac." It had a red hull, suggesting that it may have been a Department of Transport tender.

"Drawings of Standard 10 Stall Engine House with Annex for Machine Shop and Boiler Room to be Erected at Kamloops, B.C."

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26 June 1915

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Architectural plan depicts a proposed standard 10 stall engine house with annex for machine shop and boiler room to be erected at Kamloops, BC.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.05
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin" and a saloon coach on a test run at the BCER track between New Westminster and Marpole. The train was forced to stop because of working going on along the line 200 yards behind the ...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.06
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomitive, the "Dunrobin," and saloon coach having just emerged from a BCER locomotive shed in New Westminster. Mr. Swanson, a B.C. chief mechanical engineer, is visibled leaning out of the coach's window.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.13
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on BCER track in New Westminster. It was on its second steaming trial since the 1940's after it had underwent a complete overhaul at the BCER locomotive sh...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.14
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," as well as a saloon coach found at a BCER locomotive shed. It was emerging for a second trial run to Steveston. It just underwent a complete overhaul in 1966 after being being purc...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.01
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," as well as a saloon coach found at a BCER locomotive shed. It was emerging for a second trial run to Steveston. It just underwent a complete overhaul in 1966 after being being purc...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.03
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," and a saloon coach. The locomotive was on a test run between New Westminster and Steveston on BCER track beside the Rayonier lumber mill that had since been consumed by a fire. As ...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.04
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin" and a saloon coach on a test run at the BCER track between New Westminster and Steveston. It had just underwent an overhaul. Rear view of the coach is on BCER track between New West...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.11
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach beginning a test run on BCER track between New West Minster and Marpole.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.12
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach beginning a test run on BCER track between New West Minster and Marpole.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.02
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," and a saloon coach. The locomotive was about to start a roundtrip to Steveston via Marpole on the BCER track in order to test steaming, bearings, running time, and water consumptio...

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.09
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on BCER track in New West Minster, facing Marpole. The locomotive had stopped and was waiting for the loop switch to be turned.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.10
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach beginning a test run on BCER track between New West Minster and Marpole.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.07
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on a test run between New Westminster and Steveston on BCER track beside the Rayonier lumber mill (which was consumed by fire in 1966).

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.08
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on BCER track in New Westminster. It was on its second steaming trial since the 1940's.

"Dunrobin" locomotive and saloon coach

2013.6.36.1.056.15
Item
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin" and saloon coach that had just been given the clearance for the run to Marpole and then to Steveston. Visible is BCER track in New Westminster beside the Rayonier lumber mill that w...