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Cominco Ltd. In Kimberley, B.C.
2013.6.36.1.010.50 · Pièce · Oct. 1965
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Cominco Ltd. In Kimberley, near Cranbrook. There is a 3' gauge overhead electric railway serving the underground workings of Sullivan mine. The view shows the C.P.R. access in the valley and the old mine portal, still used for in-going materials and supplies, at the right center of the photo.

Coal miners near Buckley Bay
2013.6.36.1.003.047 · Pièce · Aug. 1964
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts coal miners near Buckley Bay. The afternoon shift (3 p.m.) is going down the Tsable drift mine, which is the only working coal pit on Vancouver Island in 1964 and has a total of 70 employees. It is run by the Comox Colliery Co. and has a daily production of 200-300 tons.

Log boom
2013.6.36.1.004.01 · Pièce · [1964?]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a log boom probably in the Lower Mainland or on Vancouver Island.

Log boom
2013.6.36.1.004.02 · Pièce · [1964?]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a log boom probably in the Lower Mainland or on Vancouver Island.

Early steam donkey at Promised Land Park
2013.6.36.1.004.17 · Pièce · [1964?]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an early type of steam donkey mounted on a flatcar and attached to a Shay Tank. It is displayed on the roadside at Promised Land Park, probably near Forks, on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state.

Vancouver Iron Works built steam donkey
2013.6.36.1.004.19 · Pièce · Aug. 1964
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Vancouver Iron Works built steam donkey in use until the early 1950s. It was purchased for $800 by an enthusiast in 1963 , set up beside home and roadside at Sayward near Kelsey Bay on North Vancouver Island.

Shingle mill in North Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.004.35 · Pièce · [May 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an abandoned brick burner now used to take excess steam blowing off from the wood fired double boiler. The burner is at the Horne Bros. Ltd. Shingle mill on #305 West Esplanade Rd. in North Vancouver.

Shingle mill in North Vancouver
2013.6.36.1.004.36 · Pièce · [May 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an unused brick burner, surrounded at high tide by sea water. The burner is at the Horne Bros Ltd. Shingle mill on #305 West Esplanade Rd. in North Vancouver.

2013.6.36.1.004.37 · Pièce · [July 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam crane in the yard of the Lions Gate Lumber Co. at the foot of Lloyd St. in North Vancouver. The crane was made by the Brown Hoisting Machinery Co. in Cleveland, Ohio and is undated. It has a 20 ton capacity, is well maintained, and freshly painted.

2013.6.36.1.004.38 · Pièce · [July 1965]
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam crane in the yard of the Lions Gate Lumber Co. at the foot of Lloyd St. in North Vancouver. It is used to load scows from stacks shown to left and right of track. Thick baulks of timber on edges of pier are part of a safety device. Crane has transverse underframe which just clears these baulks normally. Under a heavy load and extended jib the underframe rests on the baulks.

2013.6.36.1.004.39 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam crane in a lumber yard on the north side of Porpoise Bay in Sechelt on the Sechelt Peninsula. The steam crane has been converted to diesel and was made by the Brown Hoisting Co. from Cleveland, Ohio. It lifts 21 tons at a 12ft radius and 5 tons at 35ft radius, and is in daily use. The 200 yards of rail track form a "Y" with the bottom piece onto the wharf.

Oxen powered log carrier
2013.6.36.1.004.41 · Pièce · Oct. 1965
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an oxen powered log carrier with wheels that are approximately 10 feet in diameter. It is at Pioneer Park and Museum near Totem Lake, 3 miles north of Yahk and 30 miles east of Creston.

Old booming boat on seashore
2013.6.36.1.004.42 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a once used booming boat made of log sections at a log dump on seashore about 5 miles north of Powell River, and opposite Harwood Island. Stern at left with prop guard.

Log dump on seashore
2013.6.36.1.004.43 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a log dump on seashore about 5 miles north of Powell River and opposite Hardwood Island. The view is looking north.

Lumber yard in Sechelt, B.C.
2013.6.36.1.004.44 · Pièce · Apr. 1966
Fait partie de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a lumber yard on the north side of Porpoise Bay in Sechelt on the Sechelt Peninsula. The tank in the photograph is about 8 to 10 feet in diameter.