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Photograph depicts the cut where gas pipes rolled in and derailed westbound freight.

Photograph depicts the derelict CPR depot at Hope, part of the former Kettle Valley line. A spur of about 3 miles still exists between the Odlum junction with the main line on the north side of the Fraser River and this depot, and continues southeast to a point near the CNR. It is not abandoned, but little used. The Hope yard has a 47 car capacity.

Photograph depicts a derelict crane beside the C.P.R. track of the Lake Cowichan branch at Paldy.

Photograph taken at Graver's Farm on the northwest port of Sea Island. Visible is a derelict horse drawn drop wagon.

Photograph depicts a derelict mine electric railway. Some equipment that was auctioned in August 1975 included locomotive #4, a trolley, and 10 bottom dump hopper cars that were used to carry crushed ore.

Photograph depicts a derelict naval vessel at Wolfson Creek, in the booming grounds of Mahood Logging Co, about 6 -8 miles southwest of Powell River. There is a second identical vessel downstream about 200 yards away.

Photographed depicts part of a deserted roundhouse in the CPR Penticton yard. It is a 5 bay house, which all lead to the turntable that is still in use. The view is looking northeast.

Photograph depicts a deserted wharf and the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway, located in the foreground. It had its trackage and ties removed recently. Davies believed it to be a private wharf and railway for the Hartsville Coal Mine that operated in 1920-1941.

Photograph depicts an abandoned 3-track wharf leading to a north running connection with the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway. It connected on mile 85. The trackage beyond the wharf had recently been remove while the wharf itself had not been evidently been used for many years.

Photograph depicts an abandoned wharf with rail trackage that formerly led to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway.

Photograph depicts a spare crane and an idler car.

Photograph depicts a spare crane and an idler car.

Photograph depicts a spare crane and an idler car.

Photograph depicts a spare crane and an idler car.

Photograph depicts a spare crane and an idler car. Visible are the details of the rear end of the idle car.

Photograph depicts details of a CN derailment that occurred in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts the details of 3 axle trucks and car steps.

Photograph depicts details of a spout on a preserved water tank.

Photograph depicts a diesel switching locomotive, owned and on the premise of the Vancouver Iron and Engineering Works Ltd, at 1155 west 15th Ave. The view is looking north to False Creek.

Photograph depicts a small vessel called "Dinamac." It had a red hull, suggesting that it may have been a Department of Transport tender.

Photograph depicts a display item in front of the office of the Nelson Machinery Co. Ltd. located on 1255 Welch St. in North Vancouver. It is a rock car on a 2 ft. gauge track.

Photograph depicts a disused Canadian National Railway (CN) passenger depot at Kelowna. The offices still used for parcels, ticket sales, etc. There is still good freight traffic.

Photograph depicts a disused Canadian National Railway (CN) water tower at Spuzzum, 25 miles north of Hope. The view is looking east across the Fraser Canyon.

Photograph depicts a disused coaling stage beside the track that leads to Merritt at Spences Bridge. Coal cars were unloaded by hand or bottom emptied, in covered bay on the left, into metal grating below the track. Coal was then taken by continuous chain hoppers (1 C. powered) to overhead coal bunkers.

Photograph depicts the disused CPR Kettle Valley Railway line in Penticton. The trackage leads from the lakefront to the main yards. All the track was removed by July 1981. The view is looking northeast to the lake and the Incola Hotel.

Photograph depicts the disused CPR Kettle Valley Railway line in Penticton. The trackage leads from the Okanagan Lake CPR wharf to the main yards. All the trackage was obliterated by July 1981. The photo was taken about 1 block away from the lake and near Brunswick St. The view is looking southwest.

Photograph depicts a disused CPR roundhouse and a used turntable at the Port Coquitlam yards. The view is looking east.

Photograph depicts a disused CPR roundhouse at the Port Coquitlam yards. The house had 8 stalls and may be used for other purposes, but not for locomotives.

Photograph depicts a disused depot at Ellis and Clement. Taken from Ellis, looking east. Tracks across Ellis had just been removed. Side walk was inserted and black top had been laid. The removal of the road crossing signals had yet to be done.

Photograph depicts a disused depot at Ellis and Clement. Taken from Ellis, looking east. Track was an isolated piece between St. Paul Street and Ellis and had been subsequently removed. Davies notes the vague talk at the time of converting the building into a railway centre

Photograph depicts a disused water tower 50 yards from the C.P.R. Shuswap Depot, looking west towards Kamloops.

Photograph depicts a dome car unit in the C.P.R. False Creek yards in Vancouver, B.C.

Photograph depicts a double-use bridge across the Fraser River at Hope, BCon the north side of the village. The upper deck carries road traffic and the lower deck the C.P.R. rail line leading to the Kettle Valley Line. View looking north.

Photograph depicts a double-use bridge across the Fraser River at Hope, BCon the north side of the village. The upper deck carries road traffic and the lower deck the C.P.R. rail line. View looking north.

Photograph depicts the Hillcrest Lumber Company shay found at the Duncan Forestry Museum on Vancouver Island. The locomotive was in steam when the photograph was taken.

Photograph depicts the Hillcrest Lumber Company shay found at the Duncan Forestry Museum on Vancouver Island. The locomotive was in steam when the photograph was taken.

Photograph taken at the Duncan Forestry Museum.

Photograph taken at the Duncan Forestry Museum.

Photograph depicts a north bound freight passing the Duncan station on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts northbound freight passing the Duncan station on Vancoouver Island without stopping.

Photograph depicts the north end of the CPR yard in Duncan, Vancouver Island. CPR car #411264, formerly called the "North Portal" and an old box car #404061 are visible.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," as well as a saloon coach found at a BCER locomotive shed. It was emerging for a second trial run to Steveston. It just underwent a complete overhaul in 1966 after being being purchased by the provincial government of British Columbia.

Photograph depicts a British locomitive, the "Dunrobin," and saloon coach having just emerged from a BCER locomotive shed in New Westminster. Mr. Swanson, a B.C. chief mechanical engineer, is visibled leaning out of the coach's window.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on BCER track in New West Minster, facing Marpole. The locomotive had stopped and was waiting for the loop switch to be turned.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," as well as a saloon coach found at a BCER locomotive shed. It was emerging for a second trial run to Steveston. It just underwent a complete overhaul in 1966 after being being purchased by the provincial government of British Columbia.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin" and saloon coach that had just been given the clearance for the run to Marpole and then to Steveston. Visible is BCER track in New Westminster beside the Rayonier lumber mill that was since destroyed by fire in 1966.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin, " and a saloon coach on a test run between New Westminster and Steveston on BCER track beside the Rayonier lumber mill (which was consumed by fire in 1966).

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin," and a saloon coach. The locomotive was on a test run between New Westminster and Steveston on BCER track beside the Rayonier lumber mill that had since been consumed by a fire. As part of its recent overhaul, automatic couplings were fitted in the front of the locomotive and at the rear of the coach. A bell was also placed under the main frame and lamps as well as a generator were added.

Photograph depicts a British locomotive, the "Dunrobin" and a saloon coach on a test run at the BCER track between New Westminster and Steveston. It had just underwent an overhaul. Rear view of the coach is on BCER track between New Westminster and Marpole.