Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.
Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.
Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.
Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.
Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CPR Myra Canyon 'Save the Trestles' expedition in British Columbia.
Photograph depicts rails shown, but also in a pile beyond the "R.H." hut. All are dated 1884, 1885, and 1886. Made variously by Barrow, Blaenaka, Dowlais and Buchum. Has one way freight per week in 1970. Nelson to Rosebury is on Monday. Rosebury to Naksup and then back to Rosebury is on Tuesday. Rosebury to Nelson is on Wednesday. CPR is said to be trying to close Rosebury to Nakusp section of 32.7 miles.
Photograph depicts a close up of the detail of the signals attached to the buildings station. However, it is no longer used.
Photograph depicts a pier, possibly of the CPR in Nanaimo.
Photograph depicts the arrival of the "Dayliner," car #9023. Photograph taken looking northward and at the rear of the train. About 25 passsengers got off at this location, possibly for the May Day parade.
Photo was taken on mile 72.5. The image captures the arrival of the "Dayliner" from Victoria at 11:00 a.m., looking towards the south. About 25 passengers got off at this location, possibly for the May Day parade.
Photograph taken at mile 7.2. Arrival of the "Dayliner" at 11:00 captured. Image looking in the north east direction, with the rear of the train nearest the camera. A one way fare from Victoria to Nanaimo is $3.65 and from Nanaimo to Courtenay is $3.40.
Photo was taken on mile 72.5. A freight shed is displayed.
Photograph depicts the arrival of the "Dayliner" on a trip from Victoria to Courtenay. It departs from Victoria at 11:00 a.m. About 25 passengers got off. Photograph taken looking south west.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the CPR President's Train in Nelson, British Columbia.
Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch at Nicola terminus, 7 miles east of Merritt. The view is looking west and about 100 yards behind the camera is the end of the rail.
Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch line at Nicola, near Merritt. The end of the line is adjacent to 2 fir tree at the right edge of the photo. The photo was taken adjacent to the stock yard with a view looking east.
Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch line at Nicola, near Merritt. The view is looking south beside the stock yard. Turning "Y" used to commence at the road track at the right of the photo. The elevation is 2058 ft.
Photograph depicts the northern terminal of barge service on Slocan lake. View of slip looking north. One weekly frieght at this date to Nakus (and return trip). On Thursday, 10 August 1983, south bound return freights consisted of locomotives: 2 flat cars loaded with poles, 2 refrigerators loaded with white pine, and caboose.
Postcard depicts the Canadian Pacific Railway from Vancouver to Lethbridge with grain empties, past Summit Lake, immediately west of the Continental Divide at Stephen, BC, on CP's Laggan Subdivision. July 2, 1995.
File consists of material regarding the CPR operations of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway up to 1979. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Train That Refused to Die" by Hoffmeister; "Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Passenger Trains & R.P.O.s"; "Recollections of an E&N Sectionman" by Batchelor; "Once Upon a Roller Coaster" by Hoffmeister; "Vancouver Island Today" by Robert D. Turner; and "Ladysmith's Modern Logging Operation Worthy Challenge for Railmen's Skills" by Morant. Also includes public timetables.
File consists of material regarding the CPR operations of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway between 1980 and 1998. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "A Brief History of the E & N" by MacLachlan and "E and N Crofton Spur" by Davies.
Photograph depicts CPR ore cars at Nelson. These cars are as common to Nelson, as lumber and grain cars are too Kamloops. This is due to the Trail smelter. The high-sided ore car is CN #345098 and it has a capacity of 99 tons and was built in January 1966.
File consists of photocopied Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division timetable 8 (6 June 1909) and timetable 15 (6 May 1906).
File consists of an original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division timetable 99 (28 Apr. 1968).
File consists of original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region Timetables 102 (27 Sept. 1953) and 108 (30 Sept. 1956).
File consists of an original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region Timetable 95 (24 Apr. 1966)
File consists of original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region timetables 85 (25 Oct. 1970), 96 (25 Apr. 1971), and 99 (29 Oct. 1972).
File consists of original CPR Pacific Region timetables 96 (28 Oct. 1979) and 98 (3 Feb. 1980).
File consists of original CPR Pacific Region timetables 97 (30 Oct. 1983) and 100 (7 Nov. 1985).
Photograph depicts part of the transfer barge #6 and tug ("Iris G") moved to rail pier with line to Nakusp (to right) in the foreground. It is used once a week or every other week.
Postcard depicts a CPR passenger train near a summit of the Rocky Mountains.
Photograph depicts the CPR passing loop at Glenfir, 15 miles northeast of Penticton on the Carmi Subdivision. The photo shows a way freight train travelling to Penticton at 1pm on a Tuesday. About 2 way freights pass weekly. The grade here is only falling 2.2% and is 1450 ft. above Penticton. This spot is deep in the bush and has a dirt track nearby, but the nearest house is 3 miles away. The view is looking south.
Photograph depicts the C.P.R. Penticton yards steam wrecking crane #414337. It forms part of a stand-by wrecking train.
Photograph depicts the C.P.R. pier A.1. (now 12A) at Vancouver, B.C., slightly right of the foot of Thurlow St. It was built in 1890 and it is still in use. The view shows its east face.
Photograph depicts the seaward end of C.P.R. pier A1 (now 12A), showing its rotted condition. The pier was built in 1890 and is still in use except at this outer face. C.P.R. pier B1 is in the background.
Photograph depicts the Pitt River swing bridge in an open position. Apparently, it opened up to half a dozen times a day to allow large pleasure crafts to go through. Photograph taken at high tide when little clearance occurred.
Photograph depicts a 3 car train that was ridden by the President of the CPR. Nelson was celebrating its centennial as a municipality and had invited him as an honoured guest. The 3 car train consisted of a sleeper-"Killanney," built in 1916, a Diner-"Assiniboine," built in 1929, and a parlor/observation car-"Mount Stephen," built in 1926.
Photograph depicts the CPR President's train.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.
Photograph depicts a top deck of a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" awaiting gutting at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" awaiting gutting at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" awaiting gutting at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" awaiting gutting at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a bridge of a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" awaiting gutting at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Louise" with CNR "Canadian Prince" at Lynn Terminals, North Vancouver.
Photograph depicts the CPR "Princess Marguerite" in Victoria Harbour.