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2013.6.36.1.033.48 · Item · Aug. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photo is taken about half a mile south of Duncan's station on mile 39.2. The image captures the 'Antique' bridge on Cowichan River. It is possibly made out of wrought iron. It is made by Phoenix Iron Company, Philadelphia.

2013.6.36.1.034.25 · Item · 15 Aug. 1975
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at the Parksville depot. Image captures a speeder departing for Alberni, or at some point on that branch. In 1975, it was on the main line as a result of the closure of the main line to Courtenay issued on 30 June 1975.

2013.6.36.1.034.23 · Item · [23 June 1972]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph taken at the Qualicum Beach depot which was not in use at the time the photograph was captured. It was occupied by a retired CPR employee and his wife for rent free in exchange for protection of tele-communication equipment against vandalism. The depot used to be quite busy in the summers of the 1920's with tourists.

2013.6.36.1.033.46 · Item · 29 Aug. 1985
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photo is taken at the Shawnigan station on mile 27.8. Passenger trains run daily (about 2 or 3 Budd cars). Heading northbound at 9:08 a.m. and southbound at 16:48 p.m. There are also two freights as well. The rails are Algoma, weighing 80 Ibs. Dated 1914 and 1920.

2013.6.20 · Series · 1981-2013
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Series consists of research material regarding the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway. Includes information about the history of the E&N, CPR operation of the railway up to 1998, and the operation of the E&N after 1998 and its demise. Also includes public timetables and forms.

2013.6.06.4 · File · 2003-2012
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of research material regarding Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (E&N) stations in British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various E&N stations and a listing by Davies entitled "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: E&N".

2013.6.36.1.020.06 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ex CPR Coquihalla Line of the Kettle Valley Railway. The view is looking northeast, between Iago and Romeo depots at about mile 29 from Brookmere. There was a rock fall at the west portal in 1971. The line closed abruptly on 23 November 1959, after a massive washout near Jessica. The grade at this point is 1 in 49.

Ex CPR Glenwalker depot
2013.6.36.1.021.15 · Item · [May 1979]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ex CPR Glenwalker station on the Merritt Subdivision. It is located at mile 49.2 from Spences Bridge and used to consist of a passing loop, spur, and section house. The sign is located in the yard of a ranch belonging to the Glenwalker Cattle Co. Ltd.

2013.6.10.2.7 · File · 2008-2012
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of research material regarding examples of mainstream power related to diesel locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Included examples of locomotives had a minimum of 1,000 units built in North America, such as the ALCO RS1, EMD SD40-2, EMD GP38-2, and Montreal Locomotive Works M420, among others.

Excavator on KVR track
2013.6.36.1.149.24 · Item · 10 Aug. 1991
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an excavator fitted with magnets that lift rails to the track side. It also put ties and fish plate as well as bolts in a heap, visible on the right.

2013.6.36.1.020.12 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ex CPR Coquihalla Line, looking northeast between Iago and Romeo depots, at about mile 29 from Brookmere. The tunnel was built of concrete and the west end was blocked by a rock fall in 1971. The grade is now used by auto traffic, which is about 20-50 cars per day in summer weekends. The grade at this point is 1 in 49.

2013.6.36.1.020.01 · Item · 15 Oct. 1972
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the ex CPR Coquihalla Line of the Kettle Valley Railway. This is one of the several tunnels on the line. The short tunnel is about 50 yards. The entrance on this side was faced in concrete in 1944. Inside the raw rock is supported by steel or wooden beams and the north portal is faced with timbers. It is now used by cars. It is about 1 mile north of Iago Depot. The view is looking north at about mile 28.5 from Brookmere, BC.

2013.6.36.1.030.08 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the existing south end of Rosebury to Nakusp branch. Line extends for 1/4 mile to booming ground/sawmill. Beach Lake was former building site of CPR steamers/scows. Rails are: Cammell 1901, Lorain 1902, Barrow 1903. All weigh 85 Ibs. The branch used to extend 3 1/2 miles to New Denver, but pulled up in 1982.

Expo 86 transportation theme
2013.6.32.07 · File · 1986-2006
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of material regarding Expo 86 and its transportation theme. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an article by Ian Smith entitled "SteamExpo's Magic Drew Railfan Crowds to Vancouver"; an Expo86 SteamEXPO souvenir programme; an article by Jim Boyd entitled "SteamEXPO and the Grand Parade"; and ticket stubs to the event.

Fairmont Tamper
2013.6.36.1.114.05 · Item · [May 2004]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts equipment that says "Fairmont Tamper," but Davies states that it must be a ballast reclaimer and screener.