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CPR Myra Canyon
2013.6.36.1.154.07 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

CPR Myra Canyon
2013.6.36.1.154.08 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

CPR Princeton spur line
2013.6.36.1.155.05 · Item · [July 1988]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR spur line (located on the right), running off from the 'main line' that went from Princeton to Penticton. The spur led to a sawmill.

CNR bascule bridge
2013.6.36.1.156.01 · Item · Apr. 1993
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CNR bascule bridge across the upper waters of Victoria Harbour. The rest of the trackage had been removed, except for the bridge itself.

Queensborough bridge
2013.6.36.1.156.03 · Item · [July 1994]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts railway track previously owned by BCER. It led onto the east end of Lulu Island and then to Annacis Island. Looking from the Naew West River Walk to the Queensborough bridge that was protected by signals and had a high chain link fence to deter pedestrians. It was likely that the rail was only used at night. Originally built by Canadian Northern Railway to reach Steveston, circa 1917.

CPR Pitt River swing bridge
2013.6.36.1.156.04 · Item · [July 1994]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Pitt River swing bridge in an open position. Apparently, it opened up to half a dozen times a day to allow large pleasure crafts to go through. Photograph taken at high tide when little clearance occurred.