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Photograph depicts former KVR track in Summerland. CPR speeders were parked on the main line.

Photograph depicts Lardeau's former depot - Gerrard Railway (CPR) and agents office at the CPR ferry ship in Lardeau. It was last used as such around 1966/67. In the weeds of the foreground, is a disused grain spur which connects to the trackage of the wharf. Rails on this spur are dated 1905.

Photograph depicts a former light ship called "Thomas E. Bayard." Image captured the view of the foredeck and base of the mast holding a light.

Photograph depicts a former light ship called "Thomas E. Bayard." Visible is a schooner before the ship.

Photograph depicts a former logging railroad trestle west of Port Alberni, BC

Photograph depicts a view 1 mile west of Youbou, Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island, on a former logging railway (or possible C.N. extension). The "yard limit" sign is still standing.

Photograph depictsa former RCAF hanger. Plane was airworthy, only required engine repairs.

Photograph depicts a former RCAF that is not airworthy. It had lost its tail unit.

Photograph depicts a former RCAF that is not airworthy. Its interior was in shambles.

Photograph depicts a CN roundhouse that was built in 1929 at the Kamloops Junction. It was demolished in November, 1993.

Photograph depicts a CN roundhouse that was built in 1929 at the Kamloops Junction. It was demolished in November, 1993.

Photograph depicts a CN roundhouse that was built in 1929 at the Kamloops Junction. It was demolished in November, 1993. The prime reason for its demolition was not wanting to pay local taxes on a building rarely used for anything except for motor vehicles, general temporary storage, etc.

Photograph depicts a turntable where behind it a former roundhouse stood.

Photograph depicts former tram tracks down east Georgia St. in east Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts former tram tracks still intact at east Georgia St. and Campbell Ave. in the east end of Vancouver, BCThe tracks continued forward and crossed the low ground on a trestle.

Photograph depicts former tram tracks, looking north from the intersection at Campbell Ave and east Georgia St. in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts former tram tracks in Vancouver, BCPhotograph taken from the intersection of Fir St. and a piece (in the left hand of photo) leading to First Ave., with the B.C. Electric Railway behind.

Photograph depicts former tram tracks at the north end of Fu St. on the south side of False Creek in Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts shay locomotive #115. It was running order, but not in steam on the day the photograph was taken. A rod locomotive was found in a shed towards the left. Rails of the spur found in the foreground that led to the shed.

Photograph depicts shay locomotive #115 in steam and with a working engine for the day. It was about to take on water.

Photograph depicts shay locomotive #115. It was running order, but not in steam on the day the photograph was taken. A rod locomotive was found in a shed towards the left, while the "Dunrobin" lay in disuse (but was still workable) in a shed on the rear right.

Photograph depicts Fort Steele in the Kootenays region of British Columbia.

Photograph depicts the Fraser St. road bridge over the north section of the north arm of the Fraser River (ie. between Vancouver and Mitchell Island). Shot is looking northeast.

Photograph depicts the Fraser St. road bridge over the north section of the north arm of the Fraser River, looking north from Mitchell Island to Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts a freight shed at the Nelson CPR depot. There is a terminal spur on the south side of the shed and road trucks on the north side. The road side of the main depot building can be seen in the left rear of the photo. The view is facing east.

Photograph depicts a freight train at the Pacific Great Eastern yards in Brackendale, as it is about to cross the highway. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts a westbound freight train near Moyie on the CPR line. This is at about mile 13 on the Nelson Subdivision, which spans 137.8 miles from Cranbrook to Nelson. The line here is adjacent to the Moyie Lake Provincial Campsite. The train is about to enter the portal of a small tunnel that bores through the rocky headland of the lake.

Photograph depicts a Princeton bound freight train passing the old CPR station at Brookmere, located at 30 miles south of Merritt. The freight is passing the summit between Spences Bridge and Princeton. It consisted of 4 locomotives and 38 cars (mainly chip cars). At one time Brookmere was a thriving substation divisional point in the middle of nowhere. Now it is a passing loop to hold 64 cars.

Photograph depicts a southbound freight train passing the old CPR station at Brookmere, located at mile 108.7 on and from the Princeton Subdivision. The freight passed at about 20 mph, after a long grind uphill from Merritt. It consisted of 4 locomotives, 38 cars, and a caboose. Regular freights only pass twice a week, one each on Tuesday and Thursday. It is passing the derelict water tank at the north end of the yards, which are at the summit of this subdivision.

Photograph depicts a freight wagon that stood beside a deserted farm house.

Photograph depicts a freshly painted Canadian National Railway (CN) caboose at Kamloops Junction depot.

Photograph depicts a Gaar Scott traction engine in working order, steamed twice a year at least. It was built by the M. Rumely Co. in Richmond, Indiana, U.S. The engine is a #16541, has 25 horse power, and 2 cylinders. It was photographed at Texaco Station in Nanton, Alberta. It was owned by Jack burrows of Nanton.

Photograph depicts the rear view of the Gaar Scott traction engine parked at Texcoc Station in Nanton, Alberta. The rear wheels have a 2'9" tread. It was used on farms for haulage, threshing, chaff cutting etc., but not plowing.

Photograph depicts a gaff rigged schooner. Its sails were apparently set to dry them. No one was aboard and the vessel was securely moored. Davies notes that it was an unusual sailing rig for the area.

Photograph depicts a garbage burner in the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yards in Victoira. This photograph is taken just south of Victoria West Park.

Photograph depicts gas pumps that were adjacent to the Acton Kilby General Store that was operated by Mr. Acton Kilby, aged 81. He is visible in the shadows towards the left of the photograph and the left pump. Mr. Kilby's father acquired the store in 1902. The store was near historical Harrison Mills.

Photograph depicts details of agas tank and carrying handles.

Photograph taken at the Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd, Prince George. Visible is a General Motors switcher, built in 1959. Aqcuired in 1981. On private Northwood trackage with the mill in the background.

Photograph depicts a switcher running towards a CN interchange. Just left the Fraser River bridge. All private and owned by Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.

Photograph depicts a wooden arch supporting the sagging Georgia Viaduct in Vancouver, BCThe road in the foreground is Taylor Way.

Photograph depicts a covered wooden grider bridge of the former Great Northern Railway spur that ran from north Washington state into B.C. at Keremeos, then west to Princeton. It was now only operating as far north as Keremeos.

Photograph depicts a covered grider bridge of a former railway (subsidiary of the Great Northern Railway, built in 1907-14) that formerly ran between Keremeos and Princeton, but had long since been lifted. The bridge was now used by vehicles going to a nearby ranch.

Photograph depicts the GNR (later became BN) branch from Kettle Falls to Grand Forks.

Photograph depicts a bridge over the Similkameen River. When track ran to Hedley, there were 3 of these bridges. All stood still at the time the photograph was captured. The other were on the lifted Keremeos to Hedley section.

Photograph depicts a rail bridge over the Similkameen River.

Photograph depicts a bridge over the Similkameen River. The branch was still in use with very little traffic. One padlocked door on each side of the bridge allows examination of trusses.

Photograph taken at the Great Northern Railway connection from its terminal yards to its wharf on Vancouver Harbour or the connection with CPR. Image captured crossing Powell Street, looking southward, north of Glen Drive, Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a Goodyear airship travelling over Spanish Banks, Vancouver. It took part in the Abbotsford Air Show of 1971.

Photograph depicts a Goodyear Blimp cruising over the Centennial Museum near Sunest Beach, False Creek, Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a goodyear Blimp cruising over the Centennial Museum near Sunest Beach, False Creek, Vancouver. It came for the 1973 Abbotsford Air Show.