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2013.6.36.1.010.30 · Stuk · [May 1964]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts two locomotives at the Rayonier Railroad Camp, north of Hoquiam in Washington. On the left is a 2-6-6-2 Baldwin locomotive #110. It is 111 tons and has 37, 500 lbs. of tractive effort. It is being fired Sunday night for a Monday start. Beside it is either locomotive #38 or #111.

CPR "Princess Elaine"
2013.6.36.1.012.08 · Stuk · [between 1964 and 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a CPR ship named "Princess Elaine" at the pier opposite the CPR station in Vancouver. The ship was being stripped of its engines and was subsequently towed to Blaine, WA.

Tugboat "Master"
2013.6.36.1.012.24 · Stuk · [between 1964 and 1966]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a steam tugboat named "Master" owned by the World Ship Society (Vancouver Chapter). Photograph taken during Carnival and Regatta week in Vancouver.

"Master" tug
2013.6.36.1.064.01 · Stuk · [between 1964 and 1983]
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a "Master" tug after it underwent restoration in False Creek, Vancouver. It was under steam, and entering English Bay.

Coal miners near Buckley Bay
2013.6.36.1.003.047 · Stuk · Aug. 1964
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts coal miners near Buckley Bay. The afternoon shift (3 p.m.) is going down the Tsable drift mine, which is the only working coal pit on Vancouver Island in 1964 and has a total of 70 employees. It is run by the Comox Colliery Co. and has a daily production of 200-300 tons.

2013.6.36.1.004.19 · Stuk · Aug. 1964
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a Vancouver Iron Works built steam donkey in use until the early 1950s. It was purchased for $800 by an enthusiast in 1963 , set up beside home and roadside at Sayward near Kelsey Bay on North Vancouver Island.