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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.

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.

Near Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.06 · Item · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Spences Bridge "overlooking the scenic beauty of the Thompson River as it flows past the entrance to the Nicola River and Valley, downstream from Kamloops-the Heart of Funland."

Near Spences Bridge
2013.6.36.3.08.16 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts a reproduction of a photograph from 1880s/1890s. "The Canadian Pacific Railway (C.P.R.) was officially completed to the Pacific Coast in 1885 but upgrading was continually being carried out as seen here near Spence's bridge in 1905."

Nelson CPR Depot
2013.6.36.1.028.41 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot . All the freight traffic work is handled at this office for a wide area. The view is looking west.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.07 · Item · 13 Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899. Since there are no passenger trains, freights used the front line, adjacent to the depot. The photograph was taken from the platform and shows a view looking east.

Nelson CPR Station
2013.6.36.1.028.08 · Item · Aug. 1983
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Nelson CPR depot, built in 1899 and still well-maintained. Streetcars had a terminal in this yard from 1899-1949, for what was probable the shortest street car system in Canada. The view is looking north and shows the rear view.

Nelson CPR yards
2013.6.36.1.028.39 · Item · 18 Sept. 1970
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a general view of the Nelson CPR yards. An icehouse shown in another photograph appears on the right edge of the photograph at about 1 3/4" above the right hand bottom corner. The main depot building is just beyond the icehouse at the "10 o'clock" position.

"North Fraser Patrol #2"
2013.6.36.1.062.13 · Item · Oct. 1969
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts "North Fraser Patrol #2" that was owned by North Fraser Harbour Commissioners. The vessel carried a sign the wheel house that read "Harbour Police."

North Vancouver Ferry #3
2013.6.36.1.014.13 · Item · Apr. 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the North Vancouver Ferry #3 at Western Boat Works at the extreme east end of the Westminster Highway on Lulu Island. It appears to be watertight.

Ohio Central Railway coach
2013.6.36.1.135.07 · Item · Sept. 2001
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an Ohio Central Railway coach that was brought to Victoria in 2000 for use in the tourist Pacific Wilderness Railway that commenced business in June 2000. This particular car had never been refurbished, suggesting it had a problem from the start. When rail service ceased in July 2001 and cars were taken back to Ohio Central, this one was refused movement over public railways and remained in the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway yard in Victoria. Had 22 windows per side.