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Photograph depicts the site of the first tramway in B.C., that ran between Anderson Lake and Seton Lake for 1 1/4 miles and was built in 1861. It is located 70 paces southwest of what is now the PGE Seton Portage depot. It was opened for trafic in July 1861 and had lasted for two years.

Photograph depicts the site of the former Marpole inter-urban depot, looking east.

Photograph depicts the site of former single tram tracks going east up Frances St., near Commercial Dr., in east Vancouver, BC

Photograph depicts the site of the Coquihalla Summit depot (3,656 ft.) on the ex CPR Coquihalla Line of the Kettle Valley Railway. The only existing building of any size on the whole line(50 miles), also appears in this photo. The steel laid from the north to this point was laid in 1913/1914 and connected to Hope in 1916, The rails service was discontinued in November 1959 and the track lifted in 1962. The line climbs 36.3 miles from Hope at an average grade of 1 in 55.

Photograph depicts the site of two derailment mishaps in 1991 and 1995. In November 1991, there was (and still is) a pipe yard of West Coast Gad Transmission Ltd. located above the track. Two huge pipes got away and rolled down the cut into the path of oncoming train. A concrete block wall was erected to stop this. Also, all pipes were stored at 90 degrees to the rail track.

Photograph depicts men standing in cleared dirt area, in front of oars and poles that lean against fallen tree trunk. One man holds a shovel, and forest trees can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Tilicums". It is is believed that this photograph was taken near the Upper Fraser River.

Image depicts the bus depot in Skagway, Alaska (USA).

Photograph depicts cargo of the Skeena Forest Products Ltd. Company. Image captured at the CNR Skeena Subdivision on the western outskirts of Terrace. Sidings here were capable of holding 27-38 cars.

Photograph depicts "Skeena Prince." The iron chute projecting from the land beyond the steam of a coaster belongs to a long defunct coal mine which ran back horizontally into the hill side.

Forest and mountain visible in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “-Glider- Sport Minister must do every sport! no hang gliding yet.”

Image depicts the Skeena River, as well as a stretch of highway that appears to be under construction.

Image depicts two unidentified individuals examining a tractor meant to delimb trees. It is located in Prince George, B.C.

Image depicts a vehicle and a large group of skiers somewhere on Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts the construction of a new Sky Train station.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey. A girder was being placed into position.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey. A girder was being placed into position.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey. A girder was being placed into position.

Photograph depicts Sky Train trackage passing over 104th Avenue, Surrey.

Photograph depicts Sky Train track being extended into Surrey.

Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.

Photograph depicts what is thought to be the Slocan branch line, near Passinae which is at mile 10.8 gtom south Slocan. This is at the point where the rail road and river lie close together. Approximately 20 miles west of Nelson.

Photograph depicts James Joseph Claxton, on board the M.S. Columbia, awaiting the arrival of a public health nurse, lighthhouse keeper and assistant lighthouse keeper who are approaching in a small boat. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “James Joseph Claxton - my uncle. Cook on the Columbia”; “James Joseph Claxton. JJC awaiting arrival of Public Health Nurse, Lighthouse Keeper and Asst Light house Keeper at Pine Island between Port Hardy & Bull Harvour. M.S. Columbia, Columbia Coast Missions (Anglican)”

Photograph depicts a small water proofed car, fitted with mops.

Photograph depicts a small coaster.

Photograph depicts a two men on small fishing boat, called a gillnetter, moored at a fish packer dock with six men at work. One man is transferring materials from crates into large bags while several others watch. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Fish Packer”

Image depicts the CN rail station in Smithers B.C.

Photograph taken from interior of vehicle, dashboard visible in foreground. Snow on either side of highway stands at extreme height.

Photograph depicts snowy area.

Photograph taken from interior of vehicle, dashboard visible in foreground. Mountains and forest visible in background.

Image depicts the restored White Pass Snow Plow No.1 in Skagway, Alaska.

Photograph depicts snowplow #S103, which was an ex-electric stock, stored at the Kitsilano Workshop yards in Vancouver. It was converted from electric locomotive #952 built by 1911 by the B.C. Electric Railway and rebuilt in 1937.

Photograph depicts snowplow #S103, which was an ex-electric stock, stored at the Kitsilano Workshop yards in Vancouver. It was converted from electric locomotive #952 built by 1911 by the B.C. Electric Railway and rebuilt in 1937.

Photograph depicts the interior of a snow shed at about mile 29.0 using CPR mileages commencing at Brookmere, which is 4 miles east of Brookmere. It is on the ex CPR Coquihalla Line from Hope to Brodie Junction.

Photograph depicts the remains of show sheds on the ex CPR Coquihalla Line on the Kettle Valley Railway. They are in the vicinity of the Romeo depot, at about mile 23 or 24 from Brookmere.

Winter landscape scene featuring a small barn barely visible under snow. Trees in background and snow-plowed area in foreground. Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Lakeside Barn in Winter".

Image depicts a snow-covered road at an uncertain location.

Photograph depicts very large snow pile in plowed yard. A small building with a log roof is semi-visible behind snow on far right.

Photograph depicts a snowplow extra on the CPR line at Kingsvale, on the Princeton Subdivision at about mile 119. The snowplow extra was running south from Merritt with a plough, 2 locomotives and a caboose. Towards Brookmere summit the snow was 9 to 12 inches deep.

Photograph depicts a snowplow extra on the CPR line at Kingsvale, on the Princeton Subdivision at about mile 119. The snowplow extra was running south from Merritt with a plough, 2 locomotives and a caboose. Towards Brookmere summit the snow was 9 to 12 inches deep.

Photograph depicts two of the three snowplows in stationed din the CPR Penticton yard.