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M.V. "Uchuck III"
2013.6.36.1.068.20 · Item · Aug. 1975
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "Uchuck III" at its base in Gold River. It was operated by Nootka Sound Service, Ltd. It ran commercially to Zeballos and Tahsis. It also brought summer tourists to Friendly Cove, a historical site, as it held capacity for 100 passengers.

2013.6.36.1.063.06 · Item · 3 Aug. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" that had been damaged after it had collided with Russian freights in an Active Pass. Damage displayed imprints of the freight's bow. 3 were declared dead. Photograph taken from a floating steam crane at the Burrard Dock that was used to remove mangled automobile through the gaping whole, as shown.

2013.6.36.1.063.12 · Item · Mar. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the "Queen of Victoria" of B.C. Ferries at the Burrard Dry Dock after it had been spit in half and had an extra section insterted. The section unpainted contrasts with the white portions of the original slip.

2013.6.36.1.014.12 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts M.V. "Atrevida" at Westview Harbour, Powell River. It connects Westview with Blubber Bay on Texada Island. It is one of the very few ferries not run by the B.C. Ferry Authority. It carries about 6 to 8 cars.

2013.6.36.3.01.13 · Item · [between 1910 and 1930]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard taken at the Laggan Subdivision, the most famous photograph location on the CPR system due to its official photographer, Nicholas Morrant, 1910-1986. Possibly a 1920's view. From 1978, this location became known as 'Morant's Curve.' This view was a rarity in showing no train on the track.

"Mount Stephen"
2013.6.36.1.120.02 · Item · Aug. 1997
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts close up of the car named "Mount Stephen," built in 1926. It was one of the cars that comprised the President's train that stayed in Nelson for the first weekend of August, 1997 during the city's centennial celebrations.

Moha Bridge
2013.6.36.1.069.25 · Item · [July 1969]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Moha Bridge which crosses the Yalakon River. Taken at the side of a derelict mining village.

Model of 2 man track car
2013.6.36.1.121.01 · Item · Sept. 2002
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a model of a 2 man track car presented to Giovanni Marra in 1973 upon his retirement as a CPR Kamloops road master. Model made by L.G. Snowden (modeller and then locomotive engineer for CPR).

2013.6.36.1.017.12 · Item · [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City rail and road bridge. It is owned by the CPR and was opened in 1891. It was used by road vehicles between 1 July 1927 and the 23 June 1973, using a one way flow system. On the latter day, a new high level road bridge was unofficially opened. By early July 1973, the CPR had removed the wooden deck planking.

Mission City CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.016.23 · Item · 9 Oct. 1971
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City CPR depot located at mile 87.3 from North Bend in Cascade Substation. It was built in 1902 and add onto in 1909. It has living quarters on the 2nd floor that are still in use, which is quite rare for BC in 1973.

Mission City CPR depot
2013.6.36.1.016.25 · Item · [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Mission City CPR depot located at mile 87.3 from North Bend in Cascade Substation. It was built in 1902 and add onto in 1909. It has living quarters on the 2nd floor that are still in use, which is quite rare for BC in 1973. It is 41.7 miles from Vancouver and 2, 839.6 miles from Montreal.

Mine locomotive, Fernie
2013.6.36.1.053.39 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a narrow gauge mine locomotive built bu Hunslet Engine Company Ltd., Leeds, England in 1949. It was used by the Elk River Colliery until about 1965.