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Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts "Skeena Prince." The iron chute projecting from the land beyond the steam of a coaster belongs to a long defunct coal mine which ran back horizontally into the hill side.

Photograph depicts cargo of the Skeena Forest Products Ltd. Company. Image captured at the CNR Skeena Subdivision on the western outskirts of Terrace. Sidings here were capable of holding 27-38 cars.

Photograph depicts the site of two derailment mishaps in 1991 and 1995. In November 1991, there was (and still is) a pipe yard of West Coast Gad Transmission Ltd. located above the track. Two huge pipes got away and rolled down the cut into the path of oncoming train. A concrete block wall was erected to stop this. Also, all pipes were stored at 90 degrees to the rail track.

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.

Photograph depicts the site of former single tram tracks going east up Frances St., near Commercial Dr., in east Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the site of the former Marpole inter-urban depot, looking east.

Photograph depicts the site of the first tramway in BC that ran between Anderson Lake and Seton Lake for 1 1/4 miles and was built in 1861. It lasted for 2 years and used wooden rails. The visible piece of track bed was 70 paces southwest of the PGE depot in Seton Portage. Parts of it had been obliterated by bulldozing that took place in the centre of the village.

Photograph depicts the site of the first tramway in B.C., that ran between Anderson Lake and Seton Lake for 1 1/4 miles and was built in 1861. It is located 70 paces southwest of what is now the PGE Seton Portage depot. It was opened for trafic in July 1861 and had lasted for two years.

Photograph taken at the Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd, Prince George. Visible is a General Motors switcher, built in 1959. Aqcuired in 1981. Its sister locomotive had just returned from some major servicing at CN shops in P.G. Built in 1954 and acquired in 1989. Would not be used until business picked up. Pulp trade in world doldrums at the time the photograph was taken.

Photograph depicts Sirdar station belonging to the C.P.R. It is at the south end of Kootenay Lake and 11 miles north of Creston. There is a little used turntable behind the depot. The view is looking south.

Photograph depicts a sign reading "Penticton East" beside a hut in the Penticton CPR depot yard.

Photograph depicts what Davies noted to be a rare sight, short lengths of rail.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess of Vancouver" emerging westwards from the First Narrows in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess of Vancouver" passing Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, outward bound.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess of Vancouver" outward bound at midday. It is passing below the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver.

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

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" under tow and just passed under the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" under tow by the Vancouver tug "la Pointe", just west of the First Narrows.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" under tow by the Vancouver tug "La Pointe", going through the First Narrows. Just before going through the current took her at 45 degrees to the course and for a moment it looked as if she might run aground.

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.

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

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

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.

Photograph depicts a ship named "Pacific Northwest", possibly docked in either English Bay or Howe Sound.

Photograph depicts a ship the "Laurier", which may have been a Fisheries Protection Vessel, at the Federal Immigration Dock in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a ship at Schwartz Bay on Vancouver Island. The ship's name begins with the "Queen of".

Photograph depicts sheds and repair center of the C.P.R. at Victoria, near Lime Bay. The rail-liner just came in from the daily run to Courtenay.

Photograph depicts a privately owned preserved shed that was in good shape considering it was not part of any scheme. It was found beside a water tower.

Photograph depicts the boiler side of Shay locomotive #115 at the car tippler. It is located at the Pacific Coast Bulk Terminals in North Vancouver.

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.

Photograph depicts Shay #115 engine at work at the Pacific Coast Terminals in North Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a Shay #1 locomotive on display at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. It was built by Lima in December 1920. It is a 2 truck with a length of 31'6", width of 8', and a height of 12'8". It has a 50" wheel base or a total of 20 1/2', and a wheel diameter of 27". The boiler pressure is 160 lbs. and the water capacity is 500 gallons. The weight is 26 tons.

Photograph depicts a Shay #1 locomotive on display at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. It was owned by the Hillcrest Lumber Ltd. in Honeymoon Bay, all of its working life from 1920-1962. It was originally built for a 3' gauge but then was converted to a 4' 8 1/2" by Hillcrest, and then reverted to the original size by Hillcrest for the Museum.

Photograph depicts the service car of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway in front of the E & N freight shed. The Nanaimo passenger depot (not depicted) is located behind the photographer.

Photograph depicts a section shanty at the CPR McCulloch depot located at mile 76.6 on the Carmi Subdivision. The rail here is Canada Algoma, 85 lbs. and dated to 1940. The view is looking southeast, with Hydraulic Lake in the background.

Photograph depicts a section of floating dock on the north shore of the Vancouver Harbour, between Lynn Terminals and the Second Narrows Bridge. It is one of four sections and arrived here in mid 1965.

Photograph depicts the controls of a restored section gang 'motor car." Possibly 1950's vintage. Built by Fairmont.

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

Photograph depicts a restored section gang car 'motor car' built by Fairmont. Possibly 1950's vintage.

Photograph depicts the Canadian National Railway (CN) Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver harbour. It was completed and ready for traffic about May 1969. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Railway Bridge in Vancouver, BCas the lifting span is being lowered. The span lifts about every 1 to 2 hours.

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows Bridge from the south end, showing the railway in the center and the south and north bound road traffic ways on either side. The latter is disused.

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

Photograph depicts the Second Narrows railway bridge in Vancouver, BCfrom the south end of the road bridge with the lifting span up.