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Man stands on the front of a PGE train next to a sign that reads: "Hello! Prince George We're Here". This photo was taken after the arrival of the first PGE train from Squamish to Prince George.

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.

The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and is therefore also known as the "GTP Bridge". The Canadian National (CN) Railway Company took over the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1919.

Man's shadow in the foreground, stationary PGE passenger train sporting a banner which reads: "Williams Lake: The biggest "bull shippers" on the line".

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 man standing in CNR / GTP roundhouse at Endako. Typed annotation on verso reads: " Matt Caldwell in CNR/GTP roundhouse at Endako, pre-1950. Pre-WW1, Matt worked for Grand Trunk in Montreal as a boiler maker, moving to GTP in Edson. Served in WW1 with First Pioneers from P.G. Eventually promoted to Loco Foreman in Endako: retired c. 1950. Photo: May Caldwell Dockrill (daughter) & "Deeper Roots & Greener Valleys", published by Fraser Lake & District Historical society."

The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and is therefore also known as the "GTP Bridge". The Canadian National (CN) Railway Company took over the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1919.

Typed annotation on verso reads: "Matt Caldwell on GTP/CNR turntable at Endako c. 1950. Pre-WW1, Matt worked as boiler maker for Grand Trunk in Montreal & later in Edson. He served in WW ! with First Pioneers from P.G. and after the war became (eventually) Loco Foreman in Endako: retired c. 1950. Photo: May Caldwell Dockrill (daughter) & "Deeper Roots & Greener Valleys", published by Fraser Lake & District Historical Society."

Photograph depicts a CNR locomotive pushing snow removal equipment #51070 near a building, possibly a railway station.

Ten men working with a large mechanical track layer to lay down the ties for the PGE line.

Photograph depicts 2 steam locomotives, handwritten annotations on recto read, "59 & 161 at North Yard P.G.E. R."

Photograph depicts 2 steam locomotives, handwritten annotations on recto read, "59 & 161 at North Yard P.G.E. R."

Sign on front of train reads: "Hello! Prince George We're Here"

Photograph depicts several men working with cranes alongside a derailed train. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " derailment in 1958 near USK"

Photograph depicts the first shipment of sulphur via Pacific Great Eastern Railway August 2nd, 1958. Part of a set of 13 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & it's precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members. «

Photograph depicts a steam locomotive in action in an unknown part of BC. There are snowy fields in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Photograph depicts steam locomotive 2706 in an unknown location. Surrounding area has low rolling hills.

Photograph depicts 3 unnamed railway employees posing for a photograph in front of a railroad station in an unknown location.

Photograph depicts Hart Gardner. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph reads, "Hart Gardner".

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.

Photo depicts two men working with cranes and derailed railroad car.

Photo depicts salvaged locomotive loaded on a flat deck car. Two unnamed men are standing between two trains.

Photograph depicts derailed rail cars and locomotive # 5119 in a ditch.

Photograph depicts derailed rail cars and locomotive # 5119 in a ditch.

Photograph depicts a railway employee and man shaking hands at a railroad station.

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.

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 a water reservoir in an unknown location. Surrounding area has low rolling hills.

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow.

Photograph depicts a stationary B.C.R. locomotive # 586 on a wintry track with seven men on board posing for a photo. Part of a set of 17 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & its precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members.

Photograph depicts B.C.R. locomotive # 586 derailed with two men arriving in a company truck. Gravel and switch is visible in the foreground while industrial storage tanks are visible in the background. Photographer: "Brock Gable" stamped in red on verso. Typed note on verso reads: "When we say May Day, we mean May Day.......specifically May1, 1985. Our locomotive, BCR # 586 made the front page of the "Citizen" that day. though not the way anyone intended. In fact, it was downright embarrassing and unflattering. Nearing the end of its career, # 586 was involved in a minor hist and run in the BCR yard and parted company with the rails. As is evident in the picture, BCR's big hook" is standing by and help is on the way. No! we don't know if anyone got the other guy's license. (Photo Credit: Brock Gable ///Citizen). Part of a set of 13 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & it's precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members. «

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.

Photo depicts a steam locomotive, large plums of steam rise from the locomotive. The track is surrounded by snow. Typed annotation on verso of photograph reads, "last steam to leave Prince George heading east: Photo take at east end of the GTP bridge."

Photograph depicts CNR rail car off tracks near river.

Photograph depicts train derailment. Nine or more crew members are at work alongside the track. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads, "Derailment near Kwinitsa in 1967"

Photograph depicts an aerial view of Eagle Lake sawmill, Giscome BC. Typed annotation on verso reads: "Eagle Lake Sawmill, Giscome, looking southwest and showing the mill, the community, and the CNR Mainline. From Northwood Pulp & Timber Ltd. Archives"

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow. A rail mounted crane is visible mid-ground.

Photograph depicts a Canadian Pacific Railroad train on the tracks near Kootenay Lake BC

Photo depicts a CN rail passenger car being transported by truck.

Photo depicts a CN rail passenger car being transported by truck.

Photograph depicts a steam crane lifting a set of rail car wheels.

Photo depicts a CN rail passenger car being transported by truck.

Photograph depicts train wreck on Canadian Pacific Railway at an unknown location

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific crane # 414325 on tracks near Kootenay Lake BC. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads, "circa 1975 near Tyre Kootenay Lake"

Photograph depicts Canadian National Railroad Station Boston Bar, BC.

Photograph depicts a large load of logs being pulled 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)."

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow. 4 or more crew members stand alongside derailed train.

Photograph depicts McBride railroad station.

Photograph depicts an abandoned railroad grade. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " Abandoned K & S RR grade"

Photograph depicts train collision. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads, "Innisfale Alberta"