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File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway Vancouver Island lines. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "A History of Saanich Peninsula Railways" by Harvey; "CNR Main Line on Vancouver Island" by Davies; and "Rebuilding the Kinsol Trestle" by Robert D. Turner and Al Lill.

File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway trestle and embankment at Lyon Creek. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works by Davies: "Embankment, or the tale of Buried Treasure and a Lost Locomotive" and "Embankment Update". Also includes information on the 0-4-0 contractor's locomotive #25 "Samson", which David Davies believed had been used in the construction of the embankment at Lyon Creek (further research has determined this speculation to be unfounded).

File consists of Canadian National Railway train orders from 1980 for the route between Prince George and Prince Rupert. Train orders are mainly to do with the upgrading of track bed and track (136 lb continuous rail and 12" depth rock ballast) to accept carousel train of coal from northeastern BC and wheat from Ridley Terminals on the outskirts of Prince Rupert. Coal trains from Tumbler Ridge started running 1 December 1983.

File consists of CNR timetable code resources.

File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railway steam locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles: "The Speed Monarch" by Perry; "A Brief Salute to the CNR's Famous 4-8-4s"; "The CNR Look--A Family of Steam Locomotives" by Perry; "Canadian National Mikados" by Odegard; "6060 -- Clear Track Ahead!" by Corness; "Western Workhorses: Canadian National's S-2 Class Mikados" by Skolyan; and "The 6060 to the 6079" by Home. Also includes many depictions of various CNR steam locomotive types, CNR locomotive information and data sheets, and a full issue of Canadian Rail no. 487 featuring articles on Northern type locomotives.

File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railway (CNR) stations in British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various CPR stations, data about CNR and Grand Trunk Pacific (GTPR) stations, and a listing by Davies entitled "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: CNR".

File consists of research material regarding the Canadian National Railway saltwater rail ferry S.S. Canora (an abbreviation of 'Canadian Northern Railway', which built the steamer). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about the history of the S.S. Canora.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN Rupert line from Smithers to the coast of British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN Rupert line in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN Rupert line, depicting the border to Smithers.

File consists of Canadian National Railway public timetables. Includes passenger schedules for 1964-1965, 1967-1968, 1971, 1973, and 1974-1975.

File consists of material related to Canadian National Railway general and non-regional organization, management, finances, and national policies. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The 40th Anniversary of the CN Symbol"; "Best Worst to First in 10 Years" by Tom Murray; "Designs for the Times: The Story of the CN Design Program"; and "CN Takes Control of BNSF's Vancouver Lines".

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CNR Okanagan branch line through Vernon and Kelowna, British Columbia.

File consists of drafts of an article by David Davies entitled "CNR Okanagan Branch--Kamloops to Armstrong Section Only--Its History".

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CNR Northern Line from Prince Rupert to Jasper, British Columbia.

File consists of an original and complete CNR Mountain Region timetable 5 (25 Oct. 1992).

File consists of an original, but incomplete, CNR Mountain Region timetable 2 (24 Apr. 1977). Pages 11-58 are missing.

File consists of an original, but incomplete, CNR Mountain Region timetable 12 (27 May 1990). Pages 39-92 are missing.

File consists of miscellaneous research material related to the Canadian National Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Prince George Terminal Operating Manual" effective August 2009; "CN Transportation of Dangerous Goods" effective August 2009; "Rail Customers of CNR in BC in 1977 who had Spur/Siding Access" by Davies; "Inventory of CNR Stations in British Columbia c. 1975"; and "CN Wins BCR Freight Operations: Anatomy of the Deal" by Ian Smith. Also includes CN Rail Mountain Region Time Table 14 effective June 1, 1981.

File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "CN Main Line in B.C. Route Description" by Lussier; "The Anderson Stove" by Reid; "Ice and Gravel at MP 23 Albreda Sub., near Lucerne, B.C." by Emmington and Lill; "Riding a CN Caboose on the Clearwater Sub., 1989" by Davies; and "CP Nepa/CN Coho - The East End Hotspot" by Clark.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN main line from Port Mann to Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the main CN line in Kamloops to its border in British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the main CNR line in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway Greater Vancouver lines. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "CN Extends Ewen Branch on Lulu Island" by Johnson; "The Canadian Northern Pacific on Lulu Island" by Johnson; and "CNR's Lulu Island Branch Failed to Make Connections" by Johnson.

File consists of Canadian National Railway original forms and paperwork.

File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railways diesel locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on CN GP9s; the CN dieselization program; GE Dash 8 locomotives; SW1200RS locomotives; RS-3's and RS-10's; and many other depictions of various locomotive types.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a caboose ride on the CN Clearwater Subdivision in British Columbia.

File consists of Canadian National Railway chronologies, statistics, and general histories. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "History of Canadian National Railways in B.C."; "Term of Convenience to Legal Entity: The Canadian National Railways, 1918 to 1923" by K. MacKenzie; and "Sir Henry Thornton" by MacKay.

File consists of research material relating to the British Columbia North Line (Jasper to Prince Rupert) after it switched to Canadian National Railway ownership in 1922. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The British Columbia Northeast Coal Development Project: A Canadian National Perspective" by Patterson; "Destiny's Railroad" by Neuberger; "CNR in McBride area"; "Canadian National's Tete Jaune Cut-off Project" by Patterson; "Kwinitsa Depot, CNR, as at July 1980" by Davies; "History of Track Upgradings on CNR North Line (Jasper to Prince Rupert), 1945-1985" by Davies; "The Port of Prince Rupert" by Patterson; "Prince George: The Railway Hub of Central British Columbia" by Bernsohn and Lill; "Doin' the Fraser" by Patterson; "Canada's Armoured Train"; and "No. 1 Armoured Train" by Grimshaw.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of bridge replacements in Campbell Creek, Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN branch of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the Canadian National Railway branch in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.

File consists of CNR British Columbia District time tables:
Timetable 2 (1 Oct. 1922) - Photocopy, complete
Timetable 7 (15 Nov. 1925) - Photocopy, incomplete (includes only Albreda, Clearwater, and Kamloops Subdivisions)
Timetable 10 (8 Jan. 1933) - Photocopy, complete
Timetable 28 (27 June 1943) - Original, complete

File consists of an original and complete CNR BC timetable 46 (30 Apr. 1972).

File consists of the following original and complete CNR BC time tables:
Timetable 30 (31 Oct. 1965)
Timetable 36 (27 Oct. 1968)

File consists of an original and complete CNR BC timetable 3 (30 Oct. 1960).

File consists of an original and complete CNR Alberta and BC sub regions timetable 11 (1 Jan. 2005).

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a CN wrecking crane in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the wreck auxiliary at the CN junction in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN branch from Vernon to Lumby, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a CN turntable removal in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of a CN Train Order Book. Includes front cover and a few blank pages that include information about the book and train orders.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of CN track maintenance and patrol trollies in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of CN spurs at the Kamloops Indian Reserve in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a CN roundhouse at the Kamloops Junction in British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of a Rocky Mountaineer near Walhachin, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN Rocky Mountaineer train entering Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the Rocky Mountaineer in downtown Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CN "Rocky Mountaineer" in Kamloops, British Columbia.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of CN Rail around Kamloops in British Columbia.