Northern BC Archives

B.C. Hydro railway car #X50 in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.008.31
Stuk
Feb. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the B.C. Hydro railway car #X50 in the freight yard below the Georgia Viaduct in Vancouver.

C.N.R. main line from Vancouver depot

2013.6.36.1.009.13
Stuk
[June 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Canadian National Railway (CN) main line from the Vancouver depot. The view is looking east, down from the bridge carrying Clark Dr.

Shay locomotive #115 at the Pacific Coast Bulk Terminals

2013.6.36.1.010.70
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Shay #115 locomotive at the Pacific Coast Bulk Terminals in North Vancouver. The engineer on locie is J.B. Kay, 4127 Yale St., in north Burnaby. He was a logging railway engineer in 20s and 30s, and then later on main line.

Pacific Coast Terminals in North Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.010.71
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Pacific Coast Terminals in North Vancouver. A Shay #115 is spotting a string of cars onto tippler.

View of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.28
Stuk
Aug. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the southeast side.

View of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.29
Stuk
Aug. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the south tower and a segment of decking of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BCPhotograph taken from the east side.

View of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.31
Stuk
Aug. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate Bridge on the east side looking south from the shore of North Vancouver, BC

Plaque attached to Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.38
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a plaque attached to the east side girder of bascule section of the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.39
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the span of the Second Narrows bridge lifting from the southwest bank of Vancouver, BC

Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.46
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BC, as the lifting span is starting to drop. The view is looking east towards Capitol Hill and Berry Point.

Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.47
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the road and rail bridges at Second Narrows, Vancouver B.C. The photograph was taken from Boundary Rd. looking north.

Trestle bridge leading to the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.56
Stuk
Apr. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a trestle bridge for road traffic leading to the Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BCThe shot is taken from the south bank.

Fraser St. road bridge in Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.57
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Fraser St. road bridge over the north section of the north arm of the Fraser River (ie. between Vancouver and Mitchell Island). Shot is looking northeast.

Road bridge at Fraser St. Vancouver, BC

2013.6.36.1.001.59
Stuk
[May 1965]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the road bridge crossing the south section of the north arm of the Fraser River at Fraser St. The view is from the north bank of Lulu Island.

1953 Vauxhall Velox automobile

2013.6.36.1.003.073
Stuk
Sept. 1965

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a 1953 Vauxhall Velox parked at 925 Cadero St. in Vancouver, B.C. It is a blue, 6 cylinder, and has had three owners to date.

Pacific Great Eastern depot at Horseshoe Bay

2013.6.36.1.011.33
Stuk
[May 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts that Pacific Great Eastern depot at Horseshoe Bay, awaiting the dayliner to Quesnel. A two-coach Budd car runs from North Vancouver to Lillooet, and then a different 1-coach Budd car continues to Quesnel. It is possible to do a ...

Ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals

2013.6.36.1.014.16
Stuk
28 Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals in Vancouver Harbour.

Ship the "Princess Louise" before departure for California

2013.6.36.1.014.18
Stuk
28 Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals in Vancouver Harbour before departure for California. It has one poorly applied coat of white paint. The anchors have been removed and the towing tackle placed in position.

Ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals

2013.6.36.1.014.19
Stuk
28 Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" prior to departure at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver. She had been tied to this wharf for at least 18 months.

Steam tug "Master" in Vancouver Harbour

2013.6.36.1.014.32
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Master" tied up to N.H.B. elevator #4 on the southeast side of Vancouver Harbour.

Steam tug "Master" on an outing

2013.6.36.1.014.33
Stuk
[May 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Master" on a Sunday outing near the C.P.R. rail pier at the entrance to Coal Harbour, Vancouver.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"

2013.6.36.1.061.07
Stuk
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Orient/P & O line, the "Oriana," that was built in 1960 by Vickes Armstrong. It was turbine driven.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"

2013.6.36.1.061.08
Stuk
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," passing outward bound from Vancouver between Brockton Point and the Lion's Gate Bridge. Taken from Stanley Park.

Scow found between Lynn River and Second Narrows Bridge

2013.6.36.1.064.15
Stuk
Nov. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a scow owned by Island Tug and Barge Ltd.

Replica of "SS Beaver"

2013.6.36.1.067.04
Stuk
Aug. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver." It was built by the RCN in Esquimalt and was open for inspection in Vancouver.

C.P.R. yards at Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.007.123
Stuk
Mar. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the C.P.R. yards in Vancouver, just west of railway station in the downtown area. The view is looking east from Burrard St.

Middle section of C.P.R. Pier A1 in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.007.124
Stuk
Mar. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the middle section of C.P.R. Pier A1 at the foot of Thurlow St., which was built in 1890. The pier is in regular use though its seaward face is in very poor shape.

C.P.R. yards in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.007.126
Stuk
Mar. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the C.P.R. yards just west of downtown passenger station and in front of Pier B, owned by the C.P.R. The view is looking northwest from Burrard St.

B.C. Electric Railway trackage in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.008.19
Stuk
Feb. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway trackage at Kerrisdale in Vancouver. The photo was taken from 49th Ave. and West Boulevard, looking north. The second track used to lie to the right of the existing one.

Two 3-truck Shay locomotives at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd.

2013.6.36.1.010.76
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of 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. ...

Two 3-truck Shay locomotives at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd.

2013.6.36.1.010.77
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of 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. ...

B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek

2013.6.36.1.001.01
Stuk
[22 June 1966?]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek on the west side looking north.

B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek

2013.6.36.1.001.02
Stuk
[22 June 1966?]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek.

Lions Gate Bridge

2013.6.36.1.069.06
Stuk
[between 1966 and 1982]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate (suspension) Bridge.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"

2013.6.36.1.061.03
Stuk
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana,"departing from CPR Pier C.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"

2013.6.36.1.061.05
Stuk
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," backing out from CPR Pier C in Vancouver. Minor assistance was needed from two cates tugs.

P & O cruise liner "Oriana"

2013.6.36.1.061.06
Stuk
[June 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a liner called the "Oriana."

"Sea Swell" tug

2013.6.36.1.064.12
Stuk
Nov. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a derelict steam tug named "Sea Swell" on the Pitt River.

Mooring in Coal Harbour

2013.6.36.1.013.72
Stuk
Jan. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the mooring on south side of Coal Harbour and 100 yards east of the Bayshore Hotel, looking northwest to north.

"Nanaimo Chief" at Granville Island

2013.6.36.1.014.07
Stuk
Mar. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Nanaimo Chief" at Granville Island, False Creek, Vancouver.

Ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals

2013.6.36.1.014.15
Stuk
28 Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals in Vancouver Harbour.

Ship the "Princess Louise" under tow

2013.6.36.1.014.17
Stuk
28 Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" under tow at about 7:30 pm, passing Brockton Point in Vancouver Harbour.

Steam tug "Prestige" in Vancouver Harbour

2013.6.36.1.014.28
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Prestige" in Vancouver Harbour. It is disused and passively preserved.

Steam tugs "Master" and "Prestige" in Vancouver Harbour

2013.6.36.1.014.29
Stuk
[May 1966]

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts steam tugs "Master" and "Prestige" at N.H.B. #4 Elevator in Vancouver Harbour. The "Prestige" has not been fired or looked after for at least 2- 3 years and had been moved to this position the previ...

Steam tug "Prestige" in Vancouver Harbour

2013.6.36.1.014.31
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Prestige" at Vancouver Ocean Terminal on the south side of Vancouver Harbour. The disused Indian Arm ferry is alongside.

Coal Harbour in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.014.41
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Coal Harbour in Vancouver. The view is looking east.

Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver

2013.6.36.1.014.42
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver Harbour. The view is looking east with the Second Narrows bridge in the background. The photo also shows a steam dredger at work.

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive

2013.6.36.1.010.66
Stuk
Apr. 1966

Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive #21, owned and on the premises of Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It is having a new transmission installed and receives an annual paint job in sky blue. It has a Gardin...