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2013.6.36.1.004.35 · Item · [May 1965]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts an abandoned brick burner now used to take excess steam blowing off from the wood fired double boiler. The burner is at the Horne Bros. Ltd. Shingle mill on #305 West Esplanade Rd. in North Vancouver.

Shed in Brookmere
2013.6.36.1.108.02 · Item · 9 Apr. 2004
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a privately owned preserved shed that was in good shape considering it was not part of any scheme. It was found beside a water tower.

2013.6.36.1.010.56 · Item · [June 1965]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Shay #1 locomotive on display at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. It was built by Lima in December 1920. It is a 2 truck with a length of 31'6", width of 8', and a height of 12'8". It has a 50" wheel base or a total of 20 1/2', and a wheel diameter of 27". The boiler pressure is 160 lbs. and the water capacity is 500 gallons. The weight is 26 tons.

2013.6.36.1.010.59 · Item · [June 1965]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Shay #1 locomotive on display at the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum. It was owned by the Hillcrest Lumber Ltd. in Honeymoon Bay, all of its working life from 1920-1962. It was originally built for a 3' gauge but then was converted to a 4' 8 1/2" by Hillcrest, and then reverted to the original size by Hillcrest for the Museum.

Shaughnessy Golf Course
2013.6.36.1.005.44 · Item · [1964?]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Shaughnessy Golf Course abandoned but still played upon. There is an excavator working on drainage for a subdivision in the middle distance. The view is looking southwest from the corner of the course at Oak and 33rd Ave. in Vancouver, BC

Shaughnessy Golf Course
2013.6.36.1.005.42 · Item · [1964?]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts Shaughnessy Golf Course after its closure but before its destruction. The view is looking east from the clubhouse at the first tee and fairway.