File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of railway maintenance of way buildings in British Columbia.
File consists of two volumes of the publication by Roger G. Burrows entitled "Railway Mileposts: British Columbia". Includes "Volume I: The CPR Mainline Route from the Rockies to the Pacific including the Okanagan Routes and the CN's Canyon Route" and "Volume II: The Southern Routes from the Crowsnest to the Coquihalla including the Great Northern and Kettle Valley Routes".
File consists of research material regarding Railway Post Offices (RPOs). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Railway Post Offices" by R. Thurlow Fraser; "Railway Mail Service in British Columbia" notes by Davies; "RPOs in British Columbia" notes by Jack Wallace; "Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Passenger Trains and R.P.O.s" by Jack Wallace; and "Catching and Throwing the Mail" by Ted Lamson. Also includes information on postal services on the E&N, RPO cancellation stamps, mail cars, mail cranes and catchers, and mail sorting.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the railway preservation for the B.C. Provincial Museum's "Museum Train".
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the railway preservation of the "Dunrobin" locomotive in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of miscellaneous railway preservation activities in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the preservation for the BC Rail locomotive #2860 "Royal Hudson" in British Columbia.
File consists of general material regarding the railway-related preservation and tourist destinations, including museums, theme parks, static displays, model steam railways, and rolling stock. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "How Brookmere's Caboose Moved to a New Home--Again" by Sanford; "Recreational Railroading: Your Guide to Tourist Trains and Museums - The 2007 Edition"; "Preserved Railway and Traction Equipment" from the 2000 Canadian Trackside Guide; "'The Top Fifty' Rail Spots in Pacific Canada: Railway-Associated Operations on the Pacific Coast and in the Interior of British Columbia" by Green; and "Miniature Passenger-Carrying Railways in British Columbia" by Green and Pollard.
File consists of research material compiled in conjunction with an article by David Davies and John (Jack) K. Moilliet entitled "Railway Recollections of a B.C. Sheep Rancher". Includes notes by Davies about one example of sheep ranching in the Kamloops area.
File consists of research material regarding railway stations in general in British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals (mainly model railroading magazines). Includes information on baggage rooms, the architectural history of railway stations, a listing of railway depots in B.C., livestock docks, station furniture, and flagstop shelters. Also includes the following articles: "Preserved Railway Structures in British Columbia" by Mike Green and "The Station Typewriter--A Railway Icon" by Fred Angus.
File consists of railway related statistics for British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions from books and clippings from periodicals. Includes statistics for PGE, BC Rail, Vancouver Island logging railroads, CNR, short lines, and others. Also includes research by Davies on the chronology of BC railway history, railway statistics of BC, and rail distances in BC. Some of this research was produced in his B.C. Rail Guide No. 5, "Statistics for the B.C. Railway Historian", which is also included.
File consists of research material regarding railway work forces, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on locomotive engineer qualification, work ethic, rail employee rulebooks, pensions, uniforms, and retired railroaders. Also includes a mimeograph of "The Tailend Trainman" by Conductor Anonymous, 1965.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of railways in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of miscellaneous subjects pertaining to railways in British Columbia and Washington.
File consists of an original manuscript by David Davies entitled "Railways at Seton Portage, B.C.". Includes original photographs from 1969.
File consists of a photocopied excerpt on "Railway and Electric Enterprise" from the 1911/1914 edition of the "Year Book of British Columbia and Manual of Provincial Information". Also includes the full 1911/1914 edition of the "Year Book of British Columbia and Manual of Provincial Information".
File consists of the 1930 edition of the British Columbia Manual of Province Information as well as a photocopied excerpt from the book.
File consists of an excerpt from "The Steam Chest" periodical, which contains a listing of every railway incorporated in British Columbia. The list does not include logging or other uncommon carrier lines unless they were incorporated as railways.
File consists of an altered 1975 edition of the British Columbia Recreational Atlas, which is entitled "Railways of British Columbia". Davies notes that this atlas shows all functioning railways in British Columbia in 1970.
File consists of source material and summary histories regarding railways in southeastern British Columbia, particularly the Canadian Pacific Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Railway Development in Southern British Columbia from 1890 on" by A. McCulloch; "Gradients in the Kootenays" by Davies; "Railways in the Nelson and Trail Areas" by Davies; "Across the Great Divide by CP Rail" by Elson; "The Big Hill and the Mountain Section" by T. Crump; "Work-Train to Tye" by H. Riegger; and "Coal to Japan" by R. Loat.
File consists of a publication by Gerry & Corwin Doeksen entitled "Railways of the West Kootenay - Part 3", which is volume five of the Railways of Western Canada series.
File consists of a publication by G. Doeksen entitled "Railways of the West Kootenay: Volume Two", which is part of the Railways of Western Canada series.
File consists of an original "Rates of Pay and Rules Governing Services of Maintenance of Way Employees", consisting of Wage Agreement no. 17, reprinted and effective January 1, 1975, between the following railways: CNR, CPR, E&N and others.
File consists of research material regarding refrigerator cars. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of a British Columbia Provincial Government publication by W.P. Hinton entitled "Report on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway: Its Organization and Operation, with Recommendations".
File consists of resources for undertaking railway history research. Includes tips from Davies on researching railway history, a 1971 draft of Davies' "Historical Summary - Railways in British Columbia", and perpetual calendars.
File consists of material regarding the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive 5468 held therein. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of research material regarding revenue head-end cars attached to passenger trains, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of research material regarding railway road crossings, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on grade crossings, flashers, and wig-wags.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of horse drawn vehicles in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of motorized vehicles in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of steam powered vehicles in British Columbia.
File consists of material regarding the Rocky Mountaineer and the Great Canadian Railtour Company, which operated on CN and CPR track. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of research material regarding saltwater rail activities by railways other than CP and CN. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about PGE tug and barge operations, Alaska Trainship, and rail barge slips near Vancouver. Also includes the following works: "PGE/BC Rail - Squamish Harbour" by Eric Johnson and "Pacific Great Eastern's Maritime Operations, 1913-1957" by David Morgan and Jim Moore.
File consists of research material regarding saltwater rail ferry accidents at sea. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of the 1982 edition of a guidebook by Bill Coo entitled "Scenic Rail Guide to Western Canada with Connecting Road Routes".
File consists of research material regarding the Second Narrows Drawbridge, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes newspaper articles regarding the bridge, a chronology by Davies relating to the bridge and the Vancouver Harbour Commissioners (National Harbours Board); an article by Davies on the Second Narrows Railway Bridge; and an article by McGarry entitled "CN Rail Span Knock-Out" in the Canadian Rail journal.
File consists of research material regarding freight car service cars, work trains, and other miscellaneous non-revenue cars. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
File consists of a BC Railway Historical Association publication by Elwood White and David Wilkie entitled "Shays on the Switchbacks: A History of the Narrow Gauge Lenora, Mt. Sicker Railway".
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ferries in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ships in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of historical vessels in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of naval vessels and government vessels in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of various ocean passenger vessels in British Columbia
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ships that operated on Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the S.S. Canora rail ferry.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of tugs, fishboats, and scows in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ships in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ships in British Columbia.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of ships in British Columbia.