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Model of 2 man track car
2013.6.36.1.121.01 · Item · Sept. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a model of a 2 man track car presented to Giovanni Marra in 1973 upon his retirement as a CPR Kamloops road master. Model made by L.G. Snowden (modeller and then locomotive engineer for CPR).

"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.

Section gang motor car
2013.6.36.1.148.08 · Item · [July 2002]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a restored section gang 'motor car' built by Farimont, with a Fairmont 2 stroke and belt transmission. Possibly 1950's vintage.

2013.6.36.1.136.03 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific tourist railway locomotive. The railway ran from Port Alberni to the McLean steam sawmill on Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway trackage as well as a newly built spur to the mill, which opened in 1927 and closed in 1956.

2012.13.2.15.18 · File · 1984, 2001
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway survey and construction. Includes: "70 years of Rail!" special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper (27 Jan. 1984). Includes photographs depicting the Prince George roundhouse in its original location and various trains surrounding it.

2013.6.36.1.136.08 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific Railway locomotive running around its train at the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Port Alberni. Track on the right led to the former Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway roundhouse and maintenance facilities that were now used by Alberni Pacific to house its locomotives.

2013.6.36.1.136.09 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a tank locomotive of the Alberni Pacific Railway backing onto its train atr the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Port Alberni. On the rear left were the premises of a paper mill owne dby Pacifica Papers, virtually the only used of rail services in the city. It had a sufficient volume in order to warrant having its own switcher (daily freight to Nanaimo of 40 cars). Davies notes his disbelief in late 2001 when it was stated that all freight traffic on Vancouver Island would cease on Mar. 5, 2002.

2013.6.36.1.140.03 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway trackage in Courtenay. In another 200 yards, it was the northerly point the railway ever reached. Both lines were not in use north of the Courtenay station. The line on the left was the main one, while the one on the right was an industrial spur or siding.

2013.6.36.1.144.04 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a locomotive shed and maintenance facility of Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway at the branch terminal in Port Alberni. It was now used by the tourist "Alberni Pacifica Railway." CPR locomotive #8427 found in foreground.

Ohio Central Railway coach
2013.6.36.1.135.07 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Ohio Central Railway coach that was brought to Victoria in 2000 for use in the tourist Pacific Wilderness Railway that commenced business in June 2000. This particular car had never been refurbished, suggesting it had a problem from the start. When rail service ceased in July 2001 and cars were taken back to Ohio Central, this one was refused movement over public railways and remained in the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Victoria. Had 22 windows per side.

2013.6.36.1.136.05 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the former Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway station in Port Alberni. A returning tourist train is also visible. The station opened on December 20, 1911 and was closed to passengers in 1957. It was used for truck and rail freight until 1988, and then officially closed. The city of Port Alberni purchased it in 1990 and restored it to its original condition.

2013.6.36.1.136.12 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken looking upgrade, on the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway line from Port Alberni to Bainbridge loop, with the main line straight ahead. Newly built spur to a steam sawmill on right.

Woodings Rail Car
2013.6.36.1.143.02 · Item · Oct. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Woodings Rail car owned by Kettle Valley Steam (Heritage) Railway. Davies noted that it was a rare example to have seen in B.C. at the time. It was believed to have been a type that was favored by the CPR.