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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 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.

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 depicts a sign board that reads "Mount Sicker." Siding was located about 1 mile south of where this photograph was taken at Westholme Depot. The sign was sighted 5 miles north of Duncan, Vancouver Island. "MS" siding appeared to be taken out. This board was found in a freight shed.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The photo was taken from the open swing span looking downstream, with a tug and derrick (Fraser River Pile Driving Co.) fast disappearing downstream. The new road bridge in the background is about to be opened in late June 1973.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bride on the Huntingdon branch. The photo was taken from the open swing, and shows a tug and derrick passing swiftly downstream in the north channel of the opening. The span opens about every 2 or 3 days for river traffic.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The span opened to allow downstream passage of a tug and derrick, which passed at about 6 to 8 knots because of the freshet. Tow started at federal wharf at Mission City. The span opens for river traffic every 2 or 3 days. The view is looking east and upstream.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The swing span is in an open position and the view is looking west and downstream. A new road bridge to be opened within the month is in the background. The bridge cabin holds a gas engine that turns the span in about 60 seconds.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. It shows the final box span of the bridge on the south shore, as viewed from the opened swing span. The span opened for river traffic every 2 or 3 days. The view is looking south, with downstream to the right.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bride on the Huntingdon branch. It shows the receding view of the southbound daily way freight train at about 12:30 hrs. STD time. The train consisted of 2 locomotives, some 35 cars, and this caboose, #436733, built in 1920. The photo was taken from the swing span of the bridge.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. The view is looking north from the open swing span. The bridge is about 1700 ft. long and consists of eight 160 ft. tress spans, one 230 ft. swing span, and 3 girder spans. Seven of the eight truss spans are seen in this view, with the Fraser River in freshet.

Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. It shows the daily southbound way freight train at about 12:30 hours STD time, crossing the bridge. The train consisted of two locomotives, about 35 cars, and a 1920 wooden caboose. The lead locomotive was CPR 8510, GM class 0-4-4-0, built in 1954. There is a 10 mph speed restriction on the bridge.

Photograph depicts the C.P.R. Michel Station between Crow's Nest and Fernie. The view is looking west towards the only working colliery left in the district. The station is disused but in good repair.

Photograph depicts a maintenance of way shed incorporated into the Salmon Arm depot.

Photograph depicts the CPR main line crossing Pitt River. Taken from a timber pier that protected the swing span when it was in an open position.

Photograph depicts a C.P.R. lumber train at Cowichan Lake to go to Crofton Mill on Vancouver Island.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 near the Kamloops CN station.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive # 2816 in Kamloops.

Photograph depicts the CPR depot and a westbiund container freight standing in the yard. Two cabooses for local way-freight and a switcher were located on the rear spur.

Photograph depicts the CPR line on Thurlow Street, Vancouver. A new spur was about to be laid next to a recently built rail ferry slip.

Photograph depicts the CPR line 3 miles south of Spences Bridge. There is a outbound freight train moving down the grade at about 11 am. A Sperry rail fault detection car had just passed in the opposite direction. Later discovered that a CN derailment north of Spences Bridge had diverted all the CN traffic to the CP tracks, which explains the slow movement of the train.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at mile 126, on the outskirts of Midway. This is the end of the Boundary Subdivision and the line physically ends 3 miles west of here, at the Pope and Talbot lumber mill. The rail here is 100 lb., from 1926, and marked "O.I.E.S. Co. Ltd." The view is looking west.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about a quarter mile south of the Carmi depot or at about mile 46.5 on the Carmi Subdivision. To the left is a disused sawmill that was once service by the railways but has since had its spur removed. The view is looking north and up the 2% grade.

Photograph depicts the CPR line 3 miles south of Spences Bridge at road overpass. There is a Sperry rail fault detection car moving steadily up the grade at about 30mph. It did not stop at Spences Bridge. The view is looking south, downhill.

Photograph depicts the CPR line approximately 1 mile south of Belfort depot and 4 miles north of Princeton. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 129.7 or 3.5 miles north of Penticton. This section is in the Carmi Subdivision. The view is looking south and just south of the road crossing from Naramata to Penticton.

Photograph depicts the CPR line near Midway, at the western end of the Boundary Subdivision. This points is 2.4 miles west of the Midway depot and denoted by a dump of ties laid on the rails. West of here was the Carmi Subdivision to Penticton (134 miles), which was lifted in two parts in 1979 and 1980.

Photograph depicts the CPR line near Merritt. The way freight from Spences Bridge to Merritt is about 1 west of Dot, which is mile 20.3 from Spences Bridge. It is a 20 car train. The view is looking east.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 70 on the Carmi Subdivision, and 2 miles west of McCulloch depot. This is at the summit of the line at about 4150 ft. The whistle sign is a rarity as all the signs and telegraph posts were removed. Warning fro an old gravel pit not used for 20 or 30 years. The view is looking west.

Photograph depicts the approximate summit of the CPR line on the Carmi Subdivision. It is at an elevation of 4150 ft. and about 2 miles west of McCulloch depot or at mile 78.5. This point lies at the west end of an old gravel pit and spur.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 74.5 or about 2 miles south of the McCulloch depot. This is located on the Carmi Subdivision. Adjacent and to the right of the line, is Summit Lake, which was its true name before man-made Hydraulic Lake was created. The view is looking south on the downgrade.

Photograph depicts the CPR Kettle Valley Railway line just south of the Glenfir passing loop, on the Carmi Subdivision. Location is at about mile 118.5 from Midway. The photo shows a Penticton bound freight train at 1pm on a Tuesday, which consisted of 2 locies, 1 boxcar, 4 tank cars and a caboose. There are about 2 freights a week here. Glenfir is at 2572 ft. above sea level and 1450 ft. above Penticton.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 108.5 on the Carmi Subdivision. The location is about 22.5 miles from Penticton and just south of Chute Lake. The rail here is dated 1942 and 85 lb.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 108.5 or about 2 miles south of Chute Lake. This point is located on the Carmi Subdivision, and approximately 12.5 miles north of Penticton. The rail is dated 1942 in this area. The view is looking north.

Photograph depicts the CPR line on the Carmi Subdivision at about mile 40.75 or 1.5 miles south of Beaverdell. The view is looking south and the photograph was taken from the top of a rock cut on the right.

Photograph depicts the CPR line at about mile 43.75 or 1.5 miles south of Beaverdell. This is located on the Carmi Subdivision. It shows that telephone posts and sign boards are still in position. The rails here are believed to be dated about 1935 to 1938. The view is looking south.

Photograph depicts the CPR Kettle Valley Railway line at about mile 41.8, juts south of Beaverdell. The track was dismantled in 1980. The view is looking south.