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2013.6.36.1.015.17 · Stuk · 4 Nov. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR caboose #436917 in New Westminster. It is all wood and was built in 1928. It was lettered "Rubbish service between New Westminster and Coquitlam." A crewman said it was quiet running compared to modern all metal ones.

2013.6.36.1.062.16 · Stuk · 5 Oct. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts RCN "Restigouche," a destroyer escort that was fitted to eliminate submarines. It towed a 7 ton sonar pod and had 8 torpedoes that were launched by rockets. It was first initiated in 1954. Canada, at the time, had 4 ships of this class.

2013.6.36.1.049.19 · Stuk · 4 Nov. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a cross over. Track on the left to right are owned by the BC Hydro Railway, with the tracks on the right going to the Queensborough rail bridge. The tracks receding into the background are believed to be owned by the CPR.

CP rail in New Westminster
2013.6.36.1.015.18 · Stuk · 2 Nov. 1974
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts CP rail interchange yards about 1/2 mile west of the city center of New Westminster. In the view is CP baggage car #272046 made by the Canadian Car Co. It is now in use as a horse box with end loading.