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Bridge over south Thompson River
2013.6.36.1.001.68 · Item · Oct. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a bridge over the south Thompson River at the west end of Shuswap Lake at Squilax. The left or northern span used to be a lifting span for sternwheelers (pre 1920s?).

Bridge over the north Thompson River
2013.6.36.1.001.84 · Item · Oct. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the bridge over the north Thompson River at Barriere, 40 miles north of Kamloops. View is looking towards the east bank. A new bridge is being built half a mile upstream and just awaiting decking.

Bridge over Powell Lake
2013.6.36.1.001.86 · Item · Apr. 1966
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a bridge over Powell Lake, directly behind Powell River town. The bridge is in poor condition and being replaced by steel bridge at right (just off the picture).

Reaction ferry at Blackpool on the Thompson River
2013.6.36.1.003.075 · Item · Oct. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts a reaction ferry at Blackpool, near Clearwater on the north Thompson River, about 65 miles north of Kamloops. At least 3 such ferries exist north of Kamloops. In freshet the trip takes 1 minute, in low water 15-20 minutes. The other two ferries are equipped with outboard motors in 1964. The ferry broke loose in flood water in approximately 1960.

Gaar Scott traction engine in Alberta
2013.6.36.1.005.66 · Item · Oct. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts the rear view of the Gaar Scott traction engine parked at Texcoc Station in Nanton, Alberta. The rear wheels have a 2'9" tread. It was used on farms for haulage, threshing, chaff cutting etc., but not plowing.

Traction engines at Nanton, Alberta
2013.6.36.1.005.67 · Item · Oct. 1965
Parte de David Davies Railway Collection

Photograph depicts traction engines owned by Jack Burrows in Nanton, Alberta. There are six in this photo, all of which appear could be steamed, another two in derelict condition, and one in the village in working order. Running from front to rear in the photo: 1) Reeves with roof, U.S. 2) Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 3) Massey, Canada 4) Gaar Scott with roof, U.S. 5) Massey, Hamilton, Canada 6) Gaar Scott, U.S.