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Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.

Typed annotation on verso of photograph reads: "The Old and the New on the Skeena." Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.

Photograph depicts abandoned Canadian Railroad Station Fernie BC

Photograph depicts abandoned Canadian Railroad Station Natal BC

Photograph depicts an abandoned railroad grade. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " Abandoned K & S RR grade"

Photograph depicts an abandoned railroad grade. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " Abandoned K & S RR grade"

Photograph depicts an abandoned water tower. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Brookmere, BC"

People running along railway tracks towards the cloud of smoke and debris left after a large explosion to the left of a railway; wooden buildings visible on the right and water visible in the distance.

Prince Rupert (?)

Photograph depicts an Arch logging truck. The truck in this image is a 1962 Pacific model SUD-A serial number T6261-192, purchased by Church Sawmills of McGregor River, BC. The truck was delivered October 16, 1962 came equipped with a Cummins NH250 engine, 5 speed main transmission and 4 speed auxiliary with power tower (for running the winch on the arch).

Photograph depicts an Arch-logging truck dragging a large load of logs, uphill on a snowy road. Notes on envelope read: " Arch-logging truck, Barney Creek, Summit Lake east of Highway 97. Maximum negotiable grade1/2 % up to 3/4 % for short distances (100 yards)." The truck in this image is a 1962 Pacific model SUD-A serial number T6261-192, purchased by Church Sawmills of McGregor River, BC. The truck was delivered October 16, 1962 came equipped with a Cummins NH250 engine, 5 speed main transmission and 4 speed auxiliary with power tower (for running the winch on the arch).

logging truck dragging a large cluster of logs

Photograph depicts arch logging truck. Notes on envelope read: " Arch-logging truck, Barney Creek, Summit Lake east of Highway 97. Maximum negotiable grade1/2 % up to 3/4 % for short distances (100 yards)."

Bridge is 200ft. above water.

Photograph depicts a bridge on an abandoned railroad grade. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: " bridge on abandoned coal branch grade Cademin Alberta, Mountain Park Alberta"

Photograph depicts a stationary B.C.R. locomotive # 586 on a wintry track with seven men on board posing for a photo. Part of a set of 17 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & its precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members.

Photograph depicts B.C.R. locomotive # 586 derailed with two men arriving in a company truck. Gravel and switch is visible in the foreground while industrial storage tanks are visible in the background. Photographer: "Brock Gable" stamped in red on verso. Typed note on verso reads: "When we say May Day, we mean May Day.......specifically May1, 1985. Our locomotive, BCR # 586 made the front page of the "Citizen" that day. though not the way anyone intended. In fact, it was downright embarrassing and unflattering. Nearing the end of its career, # 586 was involved in a minor hist and run in the BCR yard and parted company with the rails. As is evident in the picture, BCR's big hook" is standing by and help is on the way. No! we don't know if anyone got the other guy's license. (Photo Credit: Brock Gable ///Citizen). Part of a set of 13 black & white photographs of British Colombia Railway & it's precursor, Pacific Great Eastern Railway (1912 - 2004) in British Columbia. Photos depict locomotives, railroad cars, and crew members. «

The British Columbia Railway (BC Rail) series consists of promotional ephemera material, employee time tables, fare rates and multiple forms, used and unused, pertaining to daily train movements and BCR operations. Several employee manuals, employee examination material, employee seniority listings, and union agreements are also contained within. Three plans detail various BC Rail sites.

Photograph depicts a building structure in an unknown location.

Photograph depicts a building structure near a train in an unknown location.

Part of a set of 41 original black & white photographs [1908-1933-?]) of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line in BC depicting surveying crews, town sites (Prince Rupert and its port, Hazelton and Fort George), and First Nations Peoples.

One featured building might be a church structure.

Photograph depicts the last car on a train. One man is standing on a step, there is an outdoor viewing deck at the end of this railroad car.

Photograph depicts an unidentified Canadian National Rail conductor in uniform leaning up against a rail car.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway train derailment.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway train derailment. Location is unknown.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway train derailment. Location is unknown.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway train derailment. Location is unknown.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway train derailment on a bridge. Location is unknown.

Photograph depicts a Canadian National Railway rail yard at Prince Rupert, BC.

Photograph depicts Canadian National Railway steam cranes at work. Three railwaymen are in the foreground.

The Canadian National Railway series consists of administrative records, safety records, correspondence between departments, labour records, records pertaining to train movements, maintenance records, and ephemera. Includes publications concerning the topics of unionized labour, railway operation, maintenance of way, handling of hazardous materials, safety, public interest, and the two Royal Tours of 1939 and 1959. Also consists of maps and technical drawings depicting Canadian National Rail lines and equipment.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific crane # 414325 on tracks near Kootenay Lake BC. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads, "circa 1975 near Tyre Kootenay Lake"

Photograph depicts a Canadian Pacific Railroad train on the tracks near Kootenay Lake BC

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) series consists of materials documenting CPR operations in British Columbia from 1927-1996. Series includes correspondence, time tables, publications and ephemera used or created by Canadian Pacific. Also comprises tariff and freight materials developed by Canadian National Railways and the Canadian Freight Association used by Canadian Pacific.

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow.

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train. Cars have rolled down and embankment. The boom of a crane is in the left upper corner of the photo.

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow. A rail mounted crane is visible mid-ground.

Photograph depicts a derailed Canadian Pacific train along a stretch of mountainous track covered in snow. 4 or more crew members stand alongside derailed train.