Transportation and Utilities

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  • Act of means of transporting from one place to another

  • Act of means of providing water, power, sewage, etc. to communities

  • Facilities and infrastructures (eg. harbours, highways, airports, hydroelectric projects)

  • Vehicles, rolling stock, aircraft, equipment, ships and boats, ferries

  • Accidents (eg. highway crashes, derailments, air crashes, ship wrecks)

  • Rescue services (eg. towing, coast guard)

  • Businesses and corporations (eg. motor associations)

  • Professional organizations and unions

  • SEE ALSO: Agriculture; Business and Commerce; Industries; Military

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          CPR Nicola branch line
          2013.6.36.1.019.07 · Item · 18 Mar. 1979
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch at Nicola terminus, 7 miles east of Merritt. The view is looking west and about 100 yards behind the camera is the end of the rail.

          CPR Nicola branch line
          2013.6.36.1.019.08 · Item · 18 Mar. 1979
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch line at Nicola, near Merritt. The end of the line is adjacent to 2 fir tree at the right edge of the photo. The photo was taken adjacent to the stock yard with a view looking east.

          CPR Nicola branch line
          2013.6.36.1.019.06 · Item · 18 Mar. 1979
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Nicola branch line at Nicola, near Merritt. The view is looking south beside the stock yard. Turning "Y" used to commence at the road track at the right of the photo. The elevation is 2058 ft.

          CPR Nanaimo Station
          2013.6.36.1.033.08 · Item · [16 May 1970]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the arrival of the "Dayliner," car #9023. Photograph taken looking northward and at the rear of the train. About 25 passsengers got off at this location, possibly for the May Day parade.

          CPR Nanaimo Station
          2013.6.36.1.033.11 · Item · [16 May 1970]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photo was taken on mile 72.5. The image captures the arrival of the "Dayliner" from Victoria at 11:00 a.m., looking towards the south. About 25 passengers got off at this location, possibly for the May Day parade.

          CPR Nanaimo Station
          2013.6.36.1.033.12 · Item · [16 May 1970]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at mile 7.2. Arrival of the "Dayliner" at 11:00 captured. Image looking in the north east direction, with the rear of the train nearest the camera. A one way fare from Victoria to Nanaimo is $3.65 and from Nanaimo to Courtenay is $3.40.

          CPR Nanaimo Station
          2013.6.36.1.033.10 · Item · [16 May 1970]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the arrival of the "Dayliner" on a trip from Victoria to Courtenay. It departs from Victoria at 11:00 a.m. About 25 passengers got off. Photograph taken looking south west.

          CPR Nanaimo Depot
          2013.6.36.1.033.13 · Item · [16 May 1970]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a close up of the detail of the signals attached to the buildings station. However, it is no longer used.

          CPR Nakusp looking west
          2013.6.36.1.030.01 · Item · Sept. 1970
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts rails shown, but also in a pile beyond the "R.H." hut. All are dated 1884, 1885, and 1886. Made variously by Barrow, Blaenaka, Dowlais and Buchum. Has one way freight per week in 1970. Nelson to Rosebury is on Monday. Rosebury to Naksup and then back to Rosebury is on Tuesday. Rosebury to Nelson is on Wednesday. CPR is said to be trying to close Rosebury to Nakusp section of 32.7 miles.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.02 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.04 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.06 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.07 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.01 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.03 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.05 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR Myra Canyon
          2013.6.36.1.154.08 · Item · [between 1993 and 1995]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph taken at CPR Myra Canyon. On the 'Save the Trestles' expedition after a line closure at the location.

          CPR "Mount Sicker" signboard
          2013.6.36.1.033.01 · Item · [24 May 1967]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts a sign board that reads "Mount Sicker." Siding was located about 1 mile south of where this photograph was taken at Westholme Depot. The sign was sighted 5 miles north of Duncan, Vancouver Island. "MS" siding appeared to be taken out. This board was found in a freight shed.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.06 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The photo was taken from the open swing span looking downstream, with a tug and derrick (Fraser River Pile Driving Co.) fast disappearing downstream. The new road bridge in the background is about to be opened in late June 1973.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.08 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bride on the Huntingdon branch. The photo was taken from the open swing, and shows a tug and derrick passing swiftly downstream in the north channel of the opening. The span opens about every 2 or 3 days for river traffic.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.09 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The span opened to allow downstream passage of a tug and derrick, which passed at about 6 to 8 knots because of the freshet. Tow started at federal wharf at Mission City. The span opens for river traffic every 2 or 3 days. The view is looking east and upstream.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.10 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon branch. The swing span is in an open position and the view is looking west and downstream. A new road bridge to be opened within the month is in the background. The bridge cabin holds a gas engine that turns the span in about 60 seconds.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.07 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. It shows the final box span of the bridge on the south shore, as viewed from the opened swing span. The span opened for river traffic every 2 or 3 days. The view is looking south, with downstream to the right.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.11 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bride on the Huntingdon branch. It shows the receding view of the southbound daily way freight train at about 12:30 hrs. STD time. The train consisted of 2 locomotives, some 35 cars, and this caboose, #436733, built in 1920. The photo was taken from the swing span of the bridge.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.02 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. The view is looking north from the open swing span. The bridge is about 1700 ft. long and consists of eight 160 ft. tress spans, one 230 ft. swing span, and 3 girder spans. Seven of the eight truss spans are seen in this view, with the Fraser River in freshet.

          CPR Mission Bridge
          2013.6.36.1.017.03 · Item · [3 June 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR Mission Bridge on the Huntingdon Branch. It shows the daily southbound way freight train at about 12:30 hours STD time, crossing the bridge. The train consisted of two locomotives, about 35 cars, and a 1920 wooden caboose. The lead locomotive was CPR 8510, GM class 0-4-4-0, built in 1954. There is a 10 mph speed restriction on the bridge.

          C.P.R. Michel Station
          2013.6.36.1.007.105 · Item · Oct. 1965
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the C.P.R. Michel Station between Crow's Nest and Fernie. The view is looking west towards the only working colliery left in the district. The station is disused but in good repair.

          CPR line, downtown Kamloops
          2013.6.36.1.104.02 · Item · [13 June 1993]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR depot and a westbiund container freight standing in the yard. Two cabooses for local way-freight and a switcher were located on the rear spur.

          CPR line Vancouver
          2013.6.36.1.055.37 · Item · 23 Nov. 1968
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR line on Thurlow Street, Vancouver. A new spur was about to be laid next to a recently built rail ferry slip.

          2013.6.36.1.016.32 · Item · [22 May 1973]
          Part of David Davies Railway Collection

          Photograph depicts the CPR line 3 miles south of Spences Bridge. There is a outbound freight train moving down the grade at about 11 am. A Sperry rail fault detection car had just passed in the opposite direction. Later discovered that a CN derailment north of Spences Bridge had diverted all the CN traffic to the CP tracks, which explains the slow movement of the train.