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2013.6 · Collection · [before 2020]

The David Davies Railway Collection encompasses all facets of railway history specifically in the province of British Columbia and the Yukon territory. The collection consists of research material accumulated over the course of more than fifty years, and includes monographs, periodicals, articles, clippings, railway timetables, photographs, maps and plans, and excerpts. Material covers public, tourist, and private (industrial) railways, including: CPR, KVR, E&N; CNR, CNoR, GTPR; and PGER, BCR. The collection excludes material regarding streetcar systems and rapid transit, but includes long distance electric interurbans.

CPR Nicola branch line
2013.6.36.1.019.07 · Item · 18 Mar. 1979
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch at Nicola terminus, 7 miles east of Merritt. The view is looking west and about 100 yards behind the camera is the end of the rail.

2013.6.36.1.020.07 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the site of the Coquihalla Summit depot (3,656 ft.) on the ex CPR Coquihalla Line of the Kettle Valley Railway. The only existing building of any size on the whole line(50 miles), also appears in this photo. The steel laid from the north to this point was laid in 1913/1914 and connected to Hope in 1916, The rails service was discontinued in November 1959 and the track lifted in 1962. The line climbs 36.3 miles from Hope at an average grade of 1 in 55.

2013.6.36.1.020.12 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ex CPR Coquihalla Line, looking northeast between Iago and Romeo depots, at about mile 29 from Brookmere. The tunnel was built of concrete and the west end was blocked by a rock fall in 1971. The grade is now used by auto traffic, which is about 20-50 cars per day in summer weekends. The grade at this point is 1 in 49.

CPR rail line at Brookmere
2013.6.36.1.021.01 · Item · [24 May 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR rail line at Brookmere, 30 miles south of Merritt. The view is looking north, taken with back to a three stall engine roundhouse, which had been crudely dismantled. A boarded up depot lies about 150 yards to the left of the photo. Brookmere was once a thriving railway town, accessible only by rail. Some of the rail noted was Algoma stall, 85 lbs., and dated to 1910 and 1913.

CPR rail line at Brookmere
2013.6.36.1.021.02 · Item · [24 May 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR rail line at Brookmere, 30 miles south of Merritt. It shows a general view of the yard. The corner of the depot can be seen at the extreme right edge. Beyond the turntable lies the site of a demolished 3 stall engine house. Most of the yard has been abandoned, with on attempt to clean up the trackage. The photo look south.

CPR rail line at Brookmere
2013.6.36.1.021.03 · Item · [24 May 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at Brookmere, 30 miles south of Merritt. It is a general view of the abandoned yards. The yards were built on a small amount of flat land available right at the summit. A 1956 schedule shows it was quite a busy place; the eastbound passenger train passed through at 0250 hrs. and the westbound at 0425 hrs., via Hope not Merritt. The view is looking north.

2013.6.36.1.021.07 · Item · [24 May 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Princeton bound freight train passing the old CPR station at Brookmere, located at 30 miles south of Merritt. The freight is passing the summit between Spences Bridge and Princeton. It consisted of 4 locomotives and 38 cars (mainly chip cars). At one time Brookmere was a thriving substation divisional point in the middle of nowhere. Now it is a passing loop to hold 64 cars.

2013.6.36.1.021.13 · Item · [13 May 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 50.5 on the Merritt Subdivision. It is south of Glenwalker and south of Merritt. It carries three freights per week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday is northbound, and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday is southbound.

CNR slip in Penticton
2013.6.36.1.022.04 · Item · [22 July 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CNR slip in Penticton on Okanagan Lake. It shows a general view of the slip and unloading operations, plus a road and rail tractor.

CNR slip in Penticton
2013.6.36.1.022.05 · Item · [22 July 1968]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CNR slip in Penticton on Okanagan Lake. It shows a general view of the sidings leading from the barge slip . The tractor could move two cars on the level, but did not move cars to and from the barge. The winch was used to pull all cars, including tank cars, onto the barge.

West Summerland CPR station
2013.6.36.1.022.14 · Item · 2 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the West Summerland CPR station in the Okanagan. The station often was used but not permanently manned. It was located at mile 9.5 from Penticton. The view is looking south.

West Summerland CPR station
2013.6.36.1.022.15 · Item · 2 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the West Summerland CPR station in the Okanagan, located 9.5 miles from Penticton. The cloud in the middle distance is stone dust from a crusher on the east side of the track. The spur to the right leads to an old crusher but does not appear to be used.

2013.6.36.1.023.07 · Item · [July 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the rail on the CPR line near Okanagan Falls, within a quarter mile of the Okanagan Falls depots to the north. The rail is on the main line of the branch and is in daily use. It is located at approximately mile 10.2 from Penticton.

CPR line in Penticton
2013.6.36.1.024.01 · Item · [24 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts CPR line crossing Government St. in Penticton. This section is in the Carmi Subdivision and at about mile 132.2 or close to the east Penticton depot. Note the crossing signals swung out. The view is looking north.

CPR line near Penticton
2013.6.36.1.024.02 · Item · [24 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 129.7 or 3.5 miles north of Penticton. This section is in the Carmi Subdivision. The view is looking south and just south of the road crossing from Naramata to Penticton.

2013.6.36.1.024.06 · Item · 1 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at Arawana, 5 miles northeast of Penticton and at mile 125.7 on the Carmi Subdivision. The photo shows the ruins of the station house and Okanagan Lake in the background. The passing loop in the foreground has been disconnected and partially dismantled. The rear track was used once or twice weekly by the way freight train between Penticton and Midway. The view is looking west.

CPR Glenfir passing loop
2013.6.36.1.024.13 · Item · 1 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR Glenfir passing loop, 15 miles northeast of Penticton on the Carmi Subdivision. To gain height, the track doubles back on itself through 180 degrees. The track here is at a grade of about 1 in 45, having risen 1450 ft. from Penticton. The passing track is not used, as there are only 2 way freights on the line per week. The view is looking south.

2013.6.36.1.024.14 · Item · 1 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR Glenfir passing loop, 15 miles northeast of Penticton on the Carmi Subdivision, at mile 118.9 from Midway. The way freight is on the down grade of 2.2% towards Penticton and the maximum speed permitted is 20 mph. The train consisted of 2 locies, 1 boxcar, 4 tank cars, and a caboose. The photo was taken at 1pm on a Tuesday and there are only 2 way freights in a week. The switch rail behind the photo is dated 1913 (therefore original) but the loop rail was dated 1932 and 1934. The loop is about half a mile long. The view is looking north from the upper portion of the loop.

CPR Glenfir passing loop
2013.6.36.1.024.15 · Item · 1 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR Glenfir passing loop at mile 118.9 from Midway, on the Carmi Subdivision. It is 15 miles northeast of Penticton, 2572 ft. above sea level, or 1450 ft. above Okanagan Lake. It never had depot buildings or a water point, it was merely a passing point of half a mile in length, forming a 180 degree gradient loop. The grade here is 2.2% or 1 in 45.

CPR Chute Lake depot
2013.6.36.1.024.17 · Item · [24 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR depot at Chute Lake, on the Carmi Subdivision. It is located at mile 106.5 and 13.5 miles north of Penticton.

CPR line near Chute Lake
2013.6.36.1.024.18 · Item · [24 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 108.5 on the Carmi Subdivision. The location is about 22.5 miles from Penticton and just south of Chute Lake. The rail here is dated 1942 and 85 lb.

2013.6.36.1.025.11 · Item · [15 June 1980]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR Kettle Valley Railway in Myra Canyon. It shows the vehicle carrying the lunch of the preservation party inspection route. The trip was organized by the Kettle Valley Railway Heritage Society.

McCulloch CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.026.04 · Item · [22 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the McCulloch CPR depot located at mile 76.7 on the Carmi Subdivision, which is about 27 miles northeast of Penticton. The rear building is the passenger depot, which was painted blue inside. The view is looking north.

2013.6.36.1.026.13 · Item · [22 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a gravel pit 1.5 miles north of the McCulloch depot or at approximately mile 78.0, on the Carmi Subdivision. It has not been in use since at least the late 1950s. The rails here are worn and dated 1910 and 1920s. The view is looking north.

2013.6.36.1.026.19 · Item · [22 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the trackage in the mid section of the McCulloch depot area. The left line is a passing track, the mid line is the mainline, and the right track is for storage. The depot is located at mile 76.6, on the Carmi Subdivision. The view is looking north.

2013.6.36.1.027.02 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts bridge #504 crossing Wilkinson Creek at the top end of the Sawyer loop. This is at about mile 50.75 on the CPR line in the Carmi Subdivision. The elevation here is 2973 ft. and the line is climbing at an even ascent. The view is looking northeast.

CPR line near Beaverdell
2013.6.36.1.027.13 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line on the Carmi Subdivision at about mile 40.75 or 1.5 miles south of Beaverdell. The view is looking south and the photograph was taken from the top of a rock cut on the right.

2013.6.36.1.027.20 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a booster telegraph relay station at Carmi. Carmi is located at mile 46.6 on the CPR line on the Carmi Subdivision. This is the only surviving telegraph pole between Penticton and Beaverdell. The view is looking east.

Carmi CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.027.21 · Item · [23 June 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Carmi Depot located at mile 46.6 on the CPR line in the Carmi Subdivision. This is the only surviving building at the depot. The layout here consisted of 4 passing/storage tracks and 1 short siding. The view is looking north and upgrade.

CPR line at Boundary Falls
2013.6.36.1.028.02 · Item · 14 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at Boundary Falls, which is at mile 121 from Nelson on the Boundary Subdivision. The view is looking west and it shows the former flag stop shelter.

Fernie CPR station
2013.6.36.1.028.06 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Fernie CPR station, located at mile 34.7 on the Cranbrook Subdivision, which runs from Crowsnest to Cranbrook. In coal mining days this was a busy place but now it has sidings for 153 cars and nothing else. The view is looking east.

2013.6.36.1.028.10 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the CPR line at mile 126, on the outskirts of Midway. This is the end of the Boundary Subdivision and the line physically ends 3 miles west of here, at the Pope and Talbot lumber mill. The rail here is 100 lb., from 1926, and marked "O.I.E.S. Co. Ltd." The view is looking west.