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Foam pumper and truck
2013.6.36.1.082.13 · Pièce · 2 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at the main main fire station on the site of the former RCAF station near the Vancouver Airport. Visible is foam pumper #2, operated by the Federal Department of Tranpsort, as well as a Sicard truck.

"Seabee Amphibian"
2013.6.36.1.083.02 · Pièce · Oct. 1969
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a monoplane called the "Seabee Amphibian." It was a 3 seater and produced by the Republic Aviation Corp. About 10 of these aircraft were grouped together near the Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island. All were separately owned and in different finishes and states of care.

Goodyear Blimp
2013.6.36.1.084.08 · Pièce · [9 Aug. 1973]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a goodyear Blimp cruising over the Centennial Museum near Sunest Beach, False Creek, Vancouver. It came for the 1973 Abbotsford Air Show.

Georgia Viaduct
2013.6.36.1.088.09 · Pièce · [1 July 1971]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Georgia Viaduct in Vancouver. Image taken 5 days after its closure on June 28, 1971.

Man of the year 1
2000.13.1.60 · Pièce · 1964.
Fait partie de Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving the Man of the Year Award from the Newsmen’s Club of BC for outstanding achievement in public service. The award was presented by Dr. John B. MacDonald, President of UBC on November 7, 1964.

BC Hydro Railway Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.049.07 · Pièce · [22 June 1975]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an interlocked grade crossing with the CPR at Clayburn. Eastbound freight had stopped as required and was proceeding across.

Great Northern Railway - Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.050.07 · Pièce · 6 Feb. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Great Northern Railway station in main street Vancouver. Image captured looking west with the CNR trackage to the left. Lifted track in the foreground used to be depot track. Visible are switchers and a sand car found behind them.

CPR ferry ramp
2013.6.36.1.055.08 · Pièce · 23 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR rail ferry ramp just east of Pier A3 in Vancouver Harbour. On the adjustable ramp, it shows the gantry and barge connected. Cars were being unloaded off of a 18-car York Ltd. rail barge.

CPR line Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.055.37 · Pièce · 23 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line on Thurlow Street, Vancouver. A new spur was about to be laid next to a recently built rail ferry slip.

CNR rail ferry ramp, Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.055.40 · Pièce · 23 Nov. 1968
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR rail ferry ramp, just east of Pier A3 in Vancouver Harbour. It was usual to offload two outer tracks followed by the center. These cars were heavily loaded with pulp from Harmac and they caused the barge to tilt. There was a concern that cars would foil the gantry when the unloading was taking place.

CNR depot Vancouver 23 car circus train
2013.6.36.1.060.03 · Pièce · 23 Sept. 1971
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 23 car train that belonged to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. 2 of the cars are visible. The train's make-up included: 1 observation car for the circus manager, 1 generator and tool car, 4 animals cars, which also was used for baggage, and 17 accomodation cars for the performers, but were also devoted to circus equipment.

2013.6.36.1.061.09 · Pièce · [7 July 1980]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a liner called the "Pacific Princess." It was built in 1971 in West Germany. The liner was one of the 8-day summer crusises that travelled from Vancouver to Alsaska. Owned by P & O and registered "London."

M.V. "Queen of Victoria", B.C. Ferries
2013.6.36.1.063.07 · Pièce · 3 Aug. 1970
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" 24 hours after it had collided with a freighter. Visible is damage that was caused by the freight's bow. Taken looking outwards from the main car dock.

2013.6.36.1.010.73 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 3-truck Shay locomotive #115 , Railway Appliance Company, Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It was built by Lima Locomotive Works Inc. in October 1929 as works #3344. The 11 and the 5 of 115 are different castings, and the holes in the plate suggest the locomotive was #11 before.

2013.6.36.1.010.77 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts two 3-truck Shay locomotives, #114 and behind her #115, belonging to the Railway Appliance Company at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. They are in daily or weekly use. Both were built by Lima Locomotive Works Inc. Locomotive #114 was built in July 1928 as #3320 and #115 was built in October 1929 as #3344.

Tugboat "Master"
2013.6.36.1.012.22 · Pièce · [between 1964 and 1966]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam tugboat named "Master" owned by the World Ship Society (Vancouver Chapter). Photograph taken during Carnival and Regatta week in Vancouver.

Replica of S.S. Moyie
2013.6.36.1.013.19 · Pièce · [ 17 June 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the S.S. Moyie built and photographed at Burrard Shipyard & Marine Ways Ltd. on 1729 West Georgia St., Vancouver. It was launched on June 15, 1965.

U.S.S. Cowell in English Bay
2013.6.36.1.013.36 · Pièce · [June 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the U.S.S. Cowell, a heavy destroyer in English Bay, Vancouver during the maritime festival, with a yacht from the Victoria Yacht Club alongside.

C.P.R. rail ferry transfer #4
2013.6.36.1.013.69 · Pièce · Mar. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the C.P.R. rail ferry transfer #4, registered at Victoria. It is tied to the western side of C.P.R. Pier A! at Vancouver. It holds four tracks and is not self-propelled.