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2002.1.5 · Series · 1927-1996
Part of Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum Collection

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.

Canadian Pacific Railway
2012.13.2.15.15 · File · 1983, 2003-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the land surveys conducted between 1871 and 1876 to find a route across British Columbia for the Canadian Pacific Railway. File contains material regarding surveyor Charles Horetzky; surveyor Sir Sandford Fleming; surveyor Joseph Hunter and the Pine Pass; and the proposed routes for the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia.

2013.6.36.1.053.41 · Item · [3 June 1973]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a railway that was used to haul fire clay from a horizontal drift mine. The track on the left-hand side, behind the camera, led to a garage type of structure that held dismantled battery operated electric locomotives made by General Electric.

2013.6.36.3.06.10 · Item · [before 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts Illecillewaet Glacier from the Railway. "One of the chief attractions for tourists is the Illecillewaet Glacier, and, while not the largest in the Canadian Rockies, it is the most accessible and in every way representative of these most interesting natural phenomena. A trip across its face leaves a lasting impression on one's memory. The Illecillewaet River takes its rise from the great glacier of the Selkirks."

"Canadians"
2013.6.36.3.08.02 · Item · [after 1949]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Postcard depicts "VIA Rail's eastbound and westbound "Canadians" meet at Glenogle, BCon C.P. Rail's Mountain Subdivision in the Kicking Horse River Valley. May 23, 1985."

Canfor Logging Railway
2013.6.36.1.131.28 · Item · [23 June 1992]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Canfor Logging Railway public passenger train on display at Beaver Cove. It was built in 1923 and had always been a logging liner, first in the USA. It was purchased by Canfor (Englewood) in 1947 and retired around 1960.

Canfor Logging Railway
2013.6.36.1.131.31 · Item · [23 June 1992]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the Canfor Logging Railway yard in Beaver Cove, located adjacent to a salt water dump. Visible is a railway terminal. There was one running track and 4 storage lines.