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David Davies Railway Collection Accession No. 2013.6

Finding Aid

© 2013 Northern British Columbia Archives & Special Collections

The David Davies Railway Collection finding aid

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CONTENTS

TITLE

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Collection Level Description…..………… 5

Series and Subseries Level Descriptions….

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File Level Descriptions…………...……… 23

Photograph Inventory……………….......... 99


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COLLECTION LEVEL DESCRIPTION

The David Davies Railway Collection.

6 m of textual records and other material

51 architectural and technical drawings

1 sound recording

approx. 4000 photographs

Biographical Sketch: David Llewelyn Davies is a railway historian from Kamloops, British Columbia.

Davies grew up in north Wales. After serving as a subaltern in the Welch Regiment in the immediate post

WWII period, Davies was employed as a personnel officer in British industry until immigrating to Canada

in the early 1960s. Thereafter he worked in the linen rental and laundry trade in British Columbia. Davies

has written numerous articles and booklets, many relating to British Columbia railway history.

Custodial History: The David Davies Railway Collection was donated to the Northern BC Archives

directly from the collector in 2013.

Scope and Content:

The David Davies Railway Collection encompasses all facets of railway history in British Columbia,

consisting of research material accumulated over the course of more than fifty years, including

monographs, periodicals, articles, clippings, photographs, maps and plans, and excerpts. The collection

has been divided into the following thirty-six series:

1) General

2) Maps

3) Survey and Construction

4) Bridges

5) Structures

6) Stations

7) Track and Trackside

8) Maintenance of Way

9) Snow Removal

10) Locomotives

11) Rolling Stock

12) Employee Timetables

13) Public Timetables

14) Controlling Movement

15) Work Force

16) Train Types and Use

17) Mishaps

18) Canadian Pacific Railway

19) Kettle Valley Railway

20) Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway

21) Canadian National Railway

22) Pacific Great Eastern Railway

23) Via Rail

24) Great Northern Railway

25) BC Electric Railway

26) White Pass and Yukon Railway

27) Short Lines

28) Passengers

29) Freight

30) Rail Ferries

31) Industrial Railways

32) Tourism and Preservation

33) Cultural View

34) Canadian Railroad Historical Assn.

35) Maps and Plans

36) Photographs

Arrangement Note: Original order has been maintained, but rehousing and inclusion of monographs has

shifted the numbering of the original boxes. Original box numbers are noted for reference purposes.

Restrictions: None.

Rights: With the exception of copyrighted works of David Ll. Davies, permission to reproduce

copyrighted items for purposes other than research must be obtained directly from the copyright holder.


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SERIES AND SUBSERIES LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

1) General series------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 23 24 cm of textual material

Series consists of general histories, statistics, and sources for railway subjects, which

predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Most

documents are Canada-wide in scope.

Boxes: 1-4 (Original boxes: 1-3)

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1.1) Sources subseries----------------------------------------------------------------------Page 23

6 cm of textual material

Subseries consists of sources for railway history research. Includes bibliographies,

glossaries, research guides, and indexes.

Boxes: 1 (Original box: 1)

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1.2) General Histories and Statistics subseries---------------------------------------Page 24


Subseries consists of general histories and statistics of British Columbia and Canada.

Includes monographs and periodicals that provide background information for British

Columbia railway history research.



2) Maps and Plans----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 26 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of province-wide and regional maps of British Columbia that show railway

trackage or otherwise relate to railways. Includes plans of railway structures, trackage, and

buildings built in British Columbia by railway companies. Contains maps that depict the

Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway,

BC Rail, the Great Northern Railway, and various Vancouver Island railways.

See series 35 “Oversize Material” for oversize maps and plans.

Box: 5 (Original boxes: 4-5)



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3) Survey and Construction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 28 18 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding railway survey and construction in British Columbia.

Includes information about construction statistics, surveying and tendering, construction methods,

contractors, and equipment. Also includes details about the construction of specific railways,

including the Canadian Northern Railway, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, the Kettle Valley

Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the Crow’s Nest Pass Railway, and others.

Boxes: 6-8 (Original boxes:6-8)


4) Bridges--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 31 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of articles, clippings, and other research material regarding railway bridges in

British Columbia. Includes information about fixed span bridges, drawbridges, moveable span

bridges, and trestles. Also includes details about specific bridges, such as the New Westminster

Drawbridge, the Second Narrows Drawbridge, and the Cisco Bridge.



5) Structures-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 32 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of plans, articles, and clippings regarding structures built by railways (with the

exception of bridges and stations) in British Columbia. Includes information about engine houses,

roundhouses, turntables, water delivery structures, fuelling facilities, freight houses, ice storage

shed, tunnels, and other railway structures.

Box: 10 (Original box: 10)


6) Stations--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 33 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding railway stations in British Columbia. Includes information

about station furnishing, architectural history, flagstops, and railway station gardens. Also

contains details about specific stations and types of stations built by each railway in British

Columbia, including stations built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National

Railway, the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, and the Great

Northern Railway.




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7) Track and Trackside---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 35 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding the laying and maintenance of railway track and other

trackside operations in British Columbia. Includes information about rails, track, turnouts, rail

ties, gradients, telegraph lines, track signage, road crossings, and diamond crossings.



8) Maintenance of Way---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 37 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of material related to maintenance-of-way on British Columbia railways. Includes

information about track sections, track vehicles, mechanized maintenance, and animals on

railway tracks.



9) Snow Removal-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 38 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding snow removal on British Columbia railways. Includes

information about snow removal operations, snow removal equipment, and rotary snow plows.




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10) Locomotives------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 39 24 cm of textual material

Series consists of research material relating to steam and diesel locomotives that were used on

British Columbia railways. Includes information about the steam to diesel transition period,

details about specific locomotives, locomotive manufacturers, and self-propelled coaches.



10.1) Steam Locomotives------------------------------------------------------------------Page 39


Subseries consists of research material relating to steam locomotives that were used on

British Columbia railways. Includes information about steam locomotive types,

manufacturers, mechanical details, and the steam to diesel transition period. Also

includes details about specific steam locomotives owned by the Canadian Pacific

Railway, the Canadian National Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the Great

Northern Railway, and the White Pass & Yukon Route.



10.2) Diesel Locomotives------------------------------------------------------------------Page 40


Subseries consists of research material relating to diesel locomotives that were used or

are currently in use on British Columbia railways. Includes information about the

evolution of diesel locomotives, manufacturers, booster locomotives, switchers, diesel-

electric locomotives, and self-propelled coaches (Budd cars). Also includes details about

specific diesel locomotives and locomotive types owned by the Canadian Pacific

Railway, the Canadian National Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, BC Rail,

VIA Rail, the Great Northern Railway, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.




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11) Rolling Stock-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 42 30 cm of textual material

Series consists of articles, clippings, and other research material related to rolling stock used on

British Columbia railways. Although the term “rolling stock” encompasses all vehicles that move

on a railway, some material regarding rolling stock is filed separately, such as locomotives (see

series 2013.6.11). Includes information about passenger cars, freight cars, and non-revenue cars

(cabooses, cranes, service cars, etc.).



11.1) Passenger Cars-----------------------------------------------------------------------Page 42


Subseries consists of material related to passenger cars. Includes information about rail

diesel cars (Budd cars), baggage coaches, diner cars, Pullman/sleeper cars, observation

cars, business cars, private coaches, and other passenger coaches. Also includes

information about manufacturers of passenger coaches, revenue head-end cars attached to

passenger trains, and passenger cars owned by specific railways.



11.2) Freight Cars--------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 43


Subseries consists of material related to freight cars. Includes information about box cars,

hoppers, stock cars, tank cars, refrigerator cars, gondolas, ore cars, lumber cars, flat cars,

woodchip cars, auto carriers, and intermodal/container cars. Also includes information

about boxcar design, freight statistics, reporting marks, and freight car components.



11.3) Non-Revenue Cars------------------------------------------------------------------Page 45


Subseries consists of material related to non-revenue cars, which include cabooses,

handcars, maintenance-of-way cars, track testers, railway cranes, pile drivers, ditchers,

ballast spreaders, flangers, service cars, and work trains. More information about non-

revenue cars can be found in the Maintenance-of-Way series (2013.6.8).




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12) Employee Timetables-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 46 30 cm of textual material

Series consists of employee timetables for the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian National

Railway, the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, BC Rail, the Great Northern Railway, the Great

Northern Railway, the Burlington Northern Railway, the BC Electric Railway, and the BC

Harbours Board Railway. Also known as “working timetables”, these are a valuable research tool

that include timings at every station or other significant location along the train's journey, the

train's reporting number, its maximum speed, and any other information relevant to the operation

of the train.



12.1) CPR Employee Timetables--------------------------------------------------------Page 46


Subseries consists of Canadian Pacific Railway employee timetables and schedules. Also

includes employee timetables for the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway.



12.2) CNR Employee Timetables--------------------------------------------------------Page 47


Subseries consists of Canadian National Railway employee timetables and schedules.



12.3) PGE and BC Rail Employee Timetables----------------------------------------Page 48


Subseries consists of Pacific Great Eastern and BC Rail employee timetables and

schedules.



12.4) GNR and Other Railway Employee Timetables------------------------------Page 49


Subseries consists of Great Northern Railway employee timetables and schedules. Also

includes employee timetables for the Burlington Northern Railway, the BC Electric

Railway, and the BC Harbours Board Railway.




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13) Public Timetables-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 50 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of public timetables for the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, BC Rail, the CNR, the

CPR, the Great Northern Railway, the Burlington Northern Railway, and VIA Rail.



14) Controlling Movement-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 51 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding the control of movement on British Columbia railways.

Includes information about control systems, dispatching, schedules, telegraph lines, telephone

systems, radio, timing, train orders, semaphore, searchlight, train whistles, and computer systems.



15) Work Force-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 52 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding railway employees and work force. Includes information

about training, safety, recruitment, labour relations, railway unions, job titles, managers, pay

scales, and uniforms. Also includes collective agreements and operating rules for employees.

Box: 32-33 (Original box: 33)


16) Train Types and Use--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 54 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding various train types and uses, including passenger trains and

freight trains. Also includes information about train handling, train yards, and switching.



17) Mishaps------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 55 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of articles, clippings, and other material regarding railway accidents and mishaps

in British Columbia. Includes information about derailments, collisions, fires, slides, washouts,

avalanches, runaway trains, bridge failures, accidents at grade crossings, and accident statistics.




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18) Canadian Pacific Railway-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 56 36 cm of textual material

Series consists of information about the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia, including

its history, construction, statistics, and branches.



18.1) CPR General-------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 56


Subseries consists of general material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway in both

Canada and British Columbia. Includes information about the history of CPR,

chronologies, statistics, CPR management and administration, and publicity. Also

includes monographs relating to CPR.

Boxes: 38-39 (Original box: 38-39)


18.2) CPR Early Days---------------------------------------------------------------------Page 57


Subseries consists of research material regarding the early days of the Canadian Pacific

Railway in British Columbia, between 1880 and 1900. Includes information about the

construction of the CPR main line in British Columbia, the Chinese labour force used in

the construction of the railway, and tunneling through the Canadian Rockies.



18.3) CPR Main Line, Post 1900---------------------------------------------------------Page 58


Subseries consists of material regarding the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway in

British Columbia, which runs from the Alberta border to Vancouver, from 1900 to the

present. Includes information about branches from the main line, such as the Arrow

Lakes branch, Okanagan branch, Mission branch, and New Westminster branch.



18.4) CPR Areas----------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 59


Subseries consists of information about areas served by the Canadian Pacific Railway in

British Columbia, including Metro Vancouver. Contains material regarding the Nakusp &

Slocan branch, Kaslo & Slocan branch, Crows Nest Pass Railway, and other minor lines.




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19) Kettle Valley Railway-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 61 18 cm of textual material

Series consists of material relating to the Kettle Valley Railway. Includes information about the

history of the railway, its Carmi sub-division, its Osoyoos branch, and the Nicola spur. Also

includes correspondence and documents regarding the dismantling of parts of the KVR, as well as

its preservation as a heritage railway. Contains monographs about the history of the KVR, its

construction, and its current use as a recreational area.



20) Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 63 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of research material regarding the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway. Includes

information about the history of the E&N, CPR operation of the railway up to 1998, and the

operation of the E&N after 1998 and its demise. Also includes public timetables and forms.




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21) Canadian National Railway-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 64 30 cm of textual material

Series consists of information about the Canadian National Railway in British Columbia,

including its history, construction, statistics, and branches. Includes information about the

Canadian Northern Railway, the CNR main line from Jasper to Vancouver, the North Line

(originally a Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line), and the Okanagan branch.

Boxes: 48-52 (Original boxes: 47-52, 79)


21.1) CNR General-------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 64


Subseries consists of general material regarding the Canadian National Railway in both

Canada and British Columbia. Includes information about the history of CNR,

chronologies, statistics, CNR management and administration, finances, and publicity.



21.2) CNR Areas----------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 65


Subseries consists of information about areas served by the Canadian National Railway in

British Columbia. Includes information about the Canadian Northern Railway, the CNR

main line from Jasper to Vancouver, Vancouver Island lines, Greater Vancouver lines,

and the CNR trestle and embankment at Lyon Creek.



21.3) CNR North Line---------------------------------------------------------------------Page 66


Subseries consists of material regarding the Canadian National Railway North Line from

Jasper to Prince Rupert. Includes information about the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway line

from Red Pass Junction to Prince Rupert, which switched ownership to CNR in 1922.



21.4) CNR Okanagan Branch------------------------------------------------------------Page 68


Subseries consists of material regarding the Canadian National Railway Okanagan

Branch. Includes information about the infrastructure and operation of the branch, the

locomotives and self-propelled coaches used on the branch line, and track plans.




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22) Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail---------------------------------------------------------Page 69 18 cm of textual material

Series consists of information about the Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail, the

provincial railway of British Columbia. Includes information about its history, construction,

statistics, and its Dease Lake extension.



22.1) Pacific Great Eastern Railway----------------------------------------------------Page 69


Subseries consists of material regarding the history of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway,

the provincial railway of British Columbia. Includes promotional publications from the

PGE, annual reports, information about the PGE at Seton Portage, and its transition into

the British Columbia Railway in 1972.



22.2) BC Rail--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 71


Subseries consists of material regarding the British Columbia Railway (1972-1984) and

BC Rail (1984-2004). Includes information about the history of BC Rail, BC Rail under

the ownership of CN after 2004, and the incomplete Dease Lake extension.



23) VIA Rail-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 72 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia. Includes information about its

formation between 1978 and 1982, passenger operations, and the Amtrak-VIA Rail connection.



24) Great Northern Railway---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 73 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding the Great Northern Railway in British Columbia. Includes

information about its history, its branches in the lower mainland and in the Kootenays, the Nelson

& Fort Sheppard Railway, the Crows Nest Southern Railway GNR branch, and Fernie.

Boxes: 57-58 (Original boxes: 58, 83)



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25) BC Electric Railway and BC Hydro Railway--------------------------------------------------------Page 75 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding the BC Electric Railway (1897-1961) and its successor, the

BC Hydro Railway (1961-1989). Includes information about BCER interurbans, the Granville

Island street railway, and the Nelson Electric Tramway. This series excludes all aspects of BCER

streetcar operations and rapid transit lines.



26) White Pass and Yukon Railway------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 77 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding the White Pass and Yukon Route, a narrow gauge railway

that links Skagway and Whitehorse. Includes monographs about the history of the railway.



27) Short Lines--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 78 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of articles and clippings regarding short line railways in British Columbia.

Includes information about the Southern Railway of British Columbia, the Kelowna Pacific

Railway, the Okanagan Valley Railway, the Kaslo and Slocan Railway, the Northern Alberta

Railway, the Victoria and Sidney Railway, and the Mt. Sicker Railway, among others.



28) Passengers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 79 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding passengers on British Columbia railways. Includes

information about the decline in North American railway passenger traffic, passenger experience,

passenger fares, publicity, railway hotels, restaurant car catering, baggage and express services,

and railway post offices (RPOs).




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29) Freight-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 80 24 cm of textual material

Series consists of research material regarding rail freight in British Columbia and in general.

Includes information about freight statistics, freight customers in BC, freight revenue, less-than-

carload service, types of freight loads, freight loading and discharging devices, and intermodal

freight. Also includes information on the rail transport of coal, coke fuel, ore, lumber, pulp and

paper, potash, sulfur, cement, gypsum, grain, fish, chemicals, petroleum, automobiles, and

livestock.



30) Rail Ferries-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 84 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of articles, clippings, and monographs regarding rail ferries in British Columbia.

Includes information about freshwater rail ferries in the Kootenays and Okanagan and saltwater

rail ferries.



30.1) Freshwater Rail Ferries------------------------------------------------------------Page 84


Subseries consists of information about freshwater rail ferries in British Columbia.

Includes information about ferries run by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Kootenays

and the Okanagan. Also includes information about the Canadian National Railway’s

transfer barge services.



30.2) Saltwater Rail Ferries--------------------------------------------------------------Page 85


Subseries consists of information about saltwater rail ferries off the coast of British

Columbia. Includes information about the Canadian National rail ferry, the S.S. Canora,

which was built by the Canadian Northern Railway. Also includes information about

saltwater rail ferries and barge operations run by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the

Pacific Great Eastern Railway, and the Alaska Trainship Company.




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31) Industrial Railways---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 86 24 cm of textual material

Series consists of research material regarding industrial railways in British Columbia. Includes

information about industrial locomotives, logging railroads, mining railways, and other industrial

railway lines. Also includes monographs and periodicals about the history of various industrial

railways.



31.1) Industrial Locomotives-------------------------------------------------------------Page 86


Subseries consists of material regarding locomotives that were used on industrial

railways in British Columbia. Includes information about manufacturers of industrial

locomotives, geared industrial locomotives (Shay, Climax, and Heisler), Porter

locomotives, and compressed air locomotives.

Box: 70 (Original box: 69-70)


31.2) Logging Railroads-------------------------------------------------------------------Page 87


Subseries consists of material regarding logging railways in British Columbia. Includes

information about Pacific Coast Logging, the Hillcrest Lumber Company rail line, the

Comox Logging and Railway Company, and the Canfor Logging Railway in the

Nimpkish Valley, among others.



31.3) Industrial Lines----------------------------------------------------------------------Page 88


Subseries consists of material regarding industrial railway lines in British Columbia.

Includes information about colliery railways, the Northwood Pulp & Timber private

industrial railway, the Hedley Gold Mine railway, the Sullivan lead-zinc mine railway,

and the Britannia Copper Mine railway.

Boxes: 72-73 (Original boxes:69, 72, 82)



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32) Tourism and Preservation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 89 18 cm of textual material

Series consists of material regarding rail-related tourism and preservation in British Columbia.

Includes information about rail tours (such as the Rocky Mountaineer and the Royal Hudson),

preserved locomotives and rolling stock, the EXPO 86 transportation theme, railway museums,

and heritage railways (such and the Kamloops Heritage Railway and the Kettle Valley Railway).



33) Cultural View----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 92 12 cm of textual material

Series consists of culturally-related material on Canadian and British Columbian railways.

Includes information about railway movies filmed in Canada, railway subjects on stamps, railway

collectibles, and model railroading.

Boxes: 77-78 (Original box: 77)


34) Canadian Railroad Historical Association-----------------------------------------------------------Page 93 6 cm of textual material

Series consists of records from the Canadian Railroad Historical Association. Includes “CRHA

Communications” newsletters, issues of “The Sandhouse”, issues of “Canadian Rail”, and

information about the Exporail Canadian Railway Museum.



35) Oversize Material-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 94 52 items

Series consists of large format maps and plans relating to railways in British Columbia and

Canada. Also includes oversize documents.

Folder: 1



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36) Photographs------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 99 ca. 4000 photographs and postcards

Series consists of graphic material depicting railways in British Columbia. Includes prints,

negatives, and postcards.

Binders: 1-7


36.1) Davies Historical Photographs----------------------------------------------------Page 99

2495 photographs

Subseries consists of prints and negatives depicting railways in British Columbia, as well

as a small selection of other subjects such as historical ships, buildings, and bridges. All

photographs created by David Davies.

Binders: 1-4


36.2) Separated Photographs ------------------------------------------------------------Page 99

899 photographs

Subseries consists of prints and negatives depicting railways in British Columbia

separated from textual records.

Binders: 5-6


36.3) Postcards------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 99

537 postcards

Subseries consists of printed and photograph postcards depicting railways in British

Columbia.

Binder: 7



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FILE LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Series 1: General

Boxes #1-4

Subseries 1.1: Sources

Box #1

2013.6.01.1.1 Sources for railway subjects, 2002-2011 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general references for railway topics, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles:

"Come Ride the Train: The Story of the National Railway Historical Society" by Cooper;

"Sources of Railway Information in the Public Archives of Canada" by Thompson;

"Researching Railway History in the Greater Vancouver Area" by Meyer; "B.C. Rail Guide

No. 1: Historical Summary of Railways in British Columbia" (1992) by Davies and

Nicklason; "Postcards and Railways: How they complimented each other in British

Columbia" by Davies; "The Centennial of the Railway and Marine World" by Angus; Also

includes the bibliography of David Davies, correspondence with museums and archives,

the December 1990 "NMRA Periodical Index", and book reviews of railway monographs.

2013.6.01.1.2 "Railroading in British Columbia: A Bibliography", 1993 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original copy of Ron Meyer's "Railroading in British Columbia: A

Bibliography" (2nd edition, 1993). The publication is B.C. Rail Guide No. 12.

2013.6.01.1.3 Researching railway history, 1971-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of resources for undertaking railway history research. Includes tips from

Davies on researching railway history, a 1971 draft of Davies' "Historical Summary -

Railways in British Columbia", and perpetual calendars.

2013.6.01.1.4 "Canadian Rail" indexes, 1962-1997 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of indexes to the Canadian Railroad Historical Association's periodical,

"Canadian Rail". Includes indexes for 1962 issues, 1973 issues, and a complete index to

issues #1 to #455 (1937-1996).

2013.6.01.1.5 B.C. Rail Guides, 1973-1974 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of original copies of B.C. Rail Guides, published by the Canadian Railroad

Historical Association Pacific Branch. Includes B.C. Rail Guide No. 6 "A Selected

Bibliography on Railways in British Columbia: Part I" by Ron Meyer; B.C. Rail Guide No.

7 (Part II of the same); and an unnumbered B.C. Rail Guide "List of Railway Archival

Material Held by Pacific Coast Branch, Canadian Railroad Historical Association" by A.J.

Rimmington.

2013.6.01.1.6 Glossaries of Railway Terms, 2002-2011 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of various glossaries and definitions of railway terms excerpted from books

and periodicals.


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Subseries 1.2: General Histories and Statistics

Boxes #2-4

2013.6.01.2.01 General railway histories, 2002-2011 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general railway histories of British Columbia or Canada, which

predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions from books and clippings from

periodicals. Includes the following articles: "The Changing Role of Railways in the

Lower Fraser Valley, 1885-1965" by Roy; "Railroad Titans" by Parker; "Progressive

Dates of Commencement of Passenger Service on the Pacific Great Eastern, 1914 to

1923" by Davies; "The Battle of the Gauges" by McDill; "Farewell to the Twentieth

Century: Part 2" by Angus; "Railway Locations in B.C. with Military and Naval Names"

by Davies and Green; "Railway Entrances to Vancouver, 1887-1969" by Cummings; "The

Seton Portage Tramway: British Columbia's first 'railway'" by Davies; "The Later

Transcontinental Railways" by Brook; "Some Pre-Canadian Pacific Promotions for a

Canadian Transcontinental Railway" by Lester; and a geographic regional analysis of

British Columbia by Putnam.

2013.6.01.2.02 Railway statistics of British Columbia, 2002-2011 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of railway related statistics for British Columbia, which predominantly

consist of photocopy reproductions from books and clippings from periodicals. Includes

statistics for PGE, BC Rail, Vancouver Island logging railroads, CNR, short lines, and

others. Also includes research by Davies on the chronology of BC railway history,

railway statistics of BC, and rail distances in BC. Some of this research was produced in

his B.C. Rail Guide No. 5, "Statistics for the B.C. Railway Historian", which is also

included.

2013.6.01.2.03 "Railway Building in British Columbia, 1871-1915", 1975 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an excerpted chapter from "British Columbia and the United Stated" by

Howay, Sage and Angus (published 1942). Chapter is entitled "Railway Building in

British Columbia, 1871-1915".

2013.6.01.2.04 "The Railway History of Kamloops, B.C.: A Century Old Story", 1993 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of issue number 436 of "Canadian Rail", which has been pared down to the

feature article "The Railway History of Kamloops, B.C.: A Century Old Story" by Davies.

2013.6.01.2.05 Railways incorporated in British Columbia, 1962 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an excerpt from "The Steam Chest" periodical, which contains a listing of

every railway incorporated in British Columbia. The list does not include logging or other

uncommon carrier lines unless they were incorporated as railways.

2013.6.01.2.06 British Columbia stop-of-interest plaques guides, [after 1970] [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of two pamphlet guides to stop of interest plaques in British Columbia.

2013.6.01.2.07 "Linking the Atlantic to the Pacific, Ocean to Ocean: Montreal Greets Vancouver,

23rd May, 1887", 1945 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a pamphlet published by the City of Vancouver Archives commemorating

the arrival of the first trans-Canada train from Montreal to Vancouver.

2013.6.01.2.08 "Railroaders: Recollections from the Steam Era in British Columbia", 1981 [0.5 cm

of textual records] File consists of Number 31 in the Sound Heritage Series, "Railroaders: Recollections

from the Steam Era in British Columbia", by Robert D. Turner.


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2013.6.01.2.09 Annual Reports of the Railway Department of the Province of British Columbia,

1946-1958 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of ten annual reports of the Railway Department of the Province of British

Columbia for the years 1946-1950, 1953-1954, 1956-1958.

2013.6.01.2.10 Railways in British Columbia, 1886-1930, [after 1970] [2 cm of textual records] File consists of the 1930 edition of the British Columbia Manual of Province Information

as well as a photocopied excerpt from the book.

2013.6.01.2.11 "The Pictorial History of Railroading in British Columbia", 1981 [2 cm of textual

records] File consists of the 1981 first edition of "The Pictorial History of Railroading in British

Columbia" by Barrie Sanford.

2013.6.01.2.12 Railways in British Columbia in 1911, [between 1975 and 1995] [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of a photocopied excerpt on "Railway and Electric Enterprise" from the

1911/1914 edition of the "Year Book of British Columbia and Manual of Provincial

Information". Also includes the full 1911/1914 edition of the "Year Book of British

Columbia and Manual of Provincial Information".

2013.6.01.2.13 "New Catechism of the Steam Engine with Chapters on Gas, Oil and Hot Air

Engines", 1904 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of the 1904 edition of a textbook by N. Hawkins entitled "New Catechism of

the Steam Engine with Chapters on Gas, Oil and Hot Air Engines".

2013.6.01.2.14 "Scenic Rail Guide to Western Canada with Connecting Road Routes", 1982 [1 cm

of textual records] File consists of the 1982 edition of a guidebook by Bill Coo entitled "Scenic Rail Guide to

Western Canada with Connecting Road Routes".

2013.6.01.2.15 "Canadian Trackside Guide 2007", 2007 [3 cm of textual records] File consists of the 2007 edition of the "Canadian Trackside Guide 2007" by Bytown

Railway Society.


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Series 2: Maps and Plans

Box #5

See series 35 “Oversize Material” on pages 94-98 for oversize maps and plans.

2013.6.02.1 British Columbia province-wide and regional maps, [ca. 1970]-2011 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of provincial and regional maps of British Columbia relating to railways, which

consist of photocopy reproductions from books and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes a

series of articles by Davies published in The Sandhouse entitled: "An Interesting Tale: An

Old Map is Discovered"; "Railways Around the Bottom End of Kootenay Lake"; "Railways

in the Slocan Region"; "Nelson, Trail, and Thereabouts"; "Kettle Valley Railway Routing:

The Theory"; "Competition, Then Compromise: The meshing of the V.V.E.R. and the

K.V.R."; "Centenary of Crow's Nest Pass Railway"; and "E&N Developments on Vancouver

Island".

2013.6.02.2 B.C. lower mainland maps, 1994-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of maps of British Columbia lower mainland relating to railways, which consist

of photocopy reproductions from books and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes maps of

the BCER; historic railways of the Mission, Abbotsford and Huntingdon area; a 2002

Skytrain map; Lulu Island; CNR; and CPR.

2013.6.02.3 Railways of British Columbia (excerpt from British Columbia Recreational Atlas), 1975

[0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an altered 1975 edition of the British Columbia Recreational Atlas, which is

entitled "Railways of British Columbia". Davies notes that this atlas shows all functioning

railways in British Columbia in 1970.

2013.6.02.4 Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) maps, 1994-2011 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of maps of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) trackage in British Columbia,

which consist of photocopy reproductions and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes maps

of CPR track in various B.C. cities (Armstrong, Cranbrook, Greenwood, Grand Forks,

Penticton, Vancouver, Princeton, Kaslo, Creston, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Summerland,

Revelstoke, Enderby, Nelson, Trail, and Golden); maps of CPR track at various times (1909,

1985); maps of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR); maps of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo

Railway (E&N); and a hand drawn map of the railways in south-eastern British Columbia.

2013.6.02.5 Canadian National Railway (CNR) maps, 1994-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of maps of the Canadian National Railway (CNR) trackage in British Columbia,


of CNR track in various B.C. cities (Kamloops, Smithers, Lytton, Terrace, Hope, Kelowna,

Prince George, Vernon, Prince Rupert); maps of CNR track at various times (1910, 1919,

1930, 1962, 2003); and maps of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR).

2013.6.02.6 Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE) and BC Rail (BCR) maps, 1994-2011 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of maps of the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE) and BC Rail (BCR) trackage in

British Columbia, which consist of photocopy reproductions and hand drawn works by

Davies. Includes maps of PGE/BCR track in various B.C. cities (Fort St. John, Chetwynd,

Dawson Creek, Squamish, 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Fort Nelson, Williams Lake, West

Vancouver, Quesnel); maps of PGE/BCR track at various times (1973, 1986); and maps of

the Dease Lake extension.


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2013.6.02.7 Maps of Vancouver Island Railways, 1994-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of maps of railway trackage in Vancouver Island, which consist of photocopy

reproductions and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes maps of track in various cities on

Vancouver Island (Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, Qualicum, Nanoose, Ladysmith,

and Port Alberni); maps of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway (E&N); and maps of logging

railways on Vancouver Island.

2013.6.02.8 Great Northern Railway (GNR) maps, 1994-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of maps of the Great Northern Railway (GNR) trackage in British Columbia,


of GNR track in various B.C. cities (Grand Forks); maps of GNR track at various times

(1914, 1928); and a map of railways in northern Washington in 1928.


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Series 3: Survey and Construction

Boxes #6-8

2013.6.03.01 "BC's 30 Boom Years of Railway Building: 1895-1925" and correspondence, 2008-

2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of both parts of a two-part article by David Davies that appeared in 2008

issues of "The Sandhouse" journal, entitled "BC's 30 Boom Years of Railway Building:

1895-1925". Also includes correspondence related to the creation of the article.

2013.6.03.02 Basics and statistics, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction in general and railway

construction statistics, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions from books

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following items, among others: "Historical

Summary of Railways in British Columbia" (BC Rail Guide No. 1) by Davies and

Nicklason; "Dismantling the GNR tracks within B.C." compiled by Davies; "Summary of

Route Mileages built in B.C. in Decades to 1930" compiled by Davies; "Rail Distances in

B.C." compiled by Davies; and "A Chronology of Railways of B.C." by Dave Wilkie.

2013.6.03.03 Surveying and tendering, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction surveying and tendering, which

predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from

periodicals. Includes the following items, among others: an article from Trains magazine by

R.M. Bailey entitled "On The Line" regarding CNR in BC; an article from Trains magazine

by Fitsimons and Berns entitled "The Surveyor's Art"; and "Details about Survey Work,

Cost Estimates, and Contract for Victoria & Sidney Railway" excerpted from book by

Muralt.

2013.6.03.04 Construction methods and men, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction methods and workers, which


periodicals. Includes the following items, among others: "Size of Labour Force Employed

by Railway Contractors in Period 1895-1925 in B.C." compiled by Davies; a "Report of the

Commissioners in re: Crow's Nest Complaints" from Sessional Papers No. 90A; a table

showing comparative "Length of Lines Constructed in BC: 1895-1925"; "Summary of

Tunnels in B.C. 100 feet and greater" compiled by Davies; and "Fatalities in Railway

Construction in British Columbia" compiled by Davies.

2013.6.03.05 Contractors, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction contractors, which


periodicals. Includes the following pieces compiled by Davies: "George Chew: Railway

Construction Sub-Contractor"; "List of Sub-Contractors Who Completed Squamish Sub-

Division, PGE, 1914-1915"; "Magoffin Contracting: 1920-1950s"; notes on the railway

contractors for many of the railways in British Columbia; and a list of railway contracting

individuals and firms in British Columbia.

2013.6.03.06 Contractors Jack Stewart and Moran sisters, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction contractors Jack Stewart and the

Moran sisters, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes biographies of Jack Stewart (1862-1938), a

copy of his death certificate, and a copy of the death certificate of his wife (Elizabeth

Stewart nee Moran).


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2013.6.03.07 Construction equipment, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction equipment, which predominantly

consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.

Includes mentions of mechanical and compressed air drills for tunnel boring in B.C., steam

shovels, Vulcan shovels, narrow-gauge Shay locomotives, and Mussens grading equipment.

Also includes an article entitled "Products of the Marion Steam Shovel Company" by Paul

Moon; "Production of Explosives in B.C. in the first quarter of the 20th century" by Davies;

a "List of Narrow Gauge Locomotives used by Contractors Building Railways in B.C. in

the period 1905-1925"; postcards; and a list of construction companies and equipment

dealers in British Columbia.

2013.6.03.08 Construction photographs, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopies of photographs and other graphical depictions of railway

construction, many of which are reproductions from monographs, periodicals, and archives.

Also includes postcards.

2013.6.03.09 Construction of the Canadian Northern Railway, 2008-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to railway construction equipment, which predominantly


Includes articles entitled "Great Strike of 1912: The Early CNR Camps Proved Fertile

Breeding Ground for a Union"; "[Construction of the Canadian Northern] Railway in

Kamloops"; "The 1913 & 1914 Fraser River Slides"; "Port Mann, B.C. [as envisaged by

Canadian Northern Railway, 1910-1920"; "Construction of Canadian Northern Railway in

area between Valemount and Blue River between 1913-1915: Personal recollections of

Mrs. Clemina Buckle"; and "The Best Route Through the Rockies" by Douglas Smith in

Canadian Rail magazine. Also includes the following pieces compiled by Davies:

"Construction of the Canadian Northern [Pacific] Railway within B.C."; "Colin Ewart

Bolton (c. 1888 - c. 1960s): An early self-processing photographer of the Upper Thompson

Valley"; "Canadian Northern Railway Construction Miles"; "The 'Lost City' of Peavine on

the North Thompson River"; "Construction of Canadian Northern Railway North of

Kamloops between Little Fort and McClure"; and "Bridges of Canadian Northern Railway".

2013.6.03.10 Building the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway

(GTPR), which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes an article entitled "The Construction of the Grand

Trunk Pacific Railway in British Columbia" by J.A. Lower, “The Truth about 7 April 1914”

regarding the GTPR last spike by Les Kozma, and a transcript of a Prince George history

talk given by Ted Williams. Also includes the following pieces compiled by Davies:

"Building the G.T.P.R. in B.C., 1908-1914"; "Major Bridges on the GTPR"; "Construction

of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway between Tete Jaune Cache and Prince George"; "Narrow

Gauge Contractors Locomotives used in the Building of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway

in British Columbia"; and "Early Days of Fraser Sub of G.T.P.R.".

2013.6.03.11 Grand Trunk Pacific Railway progressive opening dates, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material on the progressive opening dates of the Grand Trunk

Pacific Railway (G.T.P.R.) for both freight and passenger trains between Edmonton-Prince

George and Prince Rupert-Prince George circa 1914-1915. Material predominantly consists

of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.


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2013.6.03.12 Building the Kettle Valley Railway, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to the construction of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR),

which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes a piece compiled by Davies entitled "Bread Ovens of

Construction Works on the KVR c. 1913-1914".

2013.6.03.13 Building the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to the construction of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway

(PGE), which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes a chronology of the history of PGE, a list of sub-

contractors who completed the Squamish sub-division, "PGE/BCR: Dease Lake Extension

First 25 Years, 1968 to 1993", and "P.G.E.R. 1914 to 1923: Progressive Dates of

Commencement of Passenger Service".

2013.6.03.14 Construction of the BC Southern Railway/Crow's Nest Pass Railway, 2008-2012 [0.5

cm of textual records] File consists of documents relating to the construction of the BC Southern Railway/Crow's

Nest Pass Railway (CPR), which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes excerpts entitled "Building

the C.P.R. through Crow's Nest Pass" by Wolf; "Working on the Railway Gang Over

Crow's Nest Pass" by Compton; and "Building the Crow's Nest Pass Railway, 1897-1899"

by Eagle.

2013.6.03.15 Building other lines, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the construction of other railway lines in

British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes mention of the Columbia & Western

Railway; the CPR connector between Kootenay Landing and Procter; construction of

logging railways; the Kootenay Central Railway (CPR); sternwheelers in railway

construction; the CPR south Slocan branch line; the Port Alberni branch line of the E&N

Railway (CPR); the Oroville to Princeton GNR branch; the BCER Fraser Valley Interurban;

and the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway. Also includes an article by Sanford entitled

"Building CP Rail's Fording River Railway".

2013.6.03.16 "The Railway Contractors", 1988 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a monograph by Geoffrey W. Taylor entitled "The Railway Contractors".

2013.6.03.17 "Builders of British Columbia: An Industrial History", 1982 [2.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of a monograph by Geoffrey W. Taylor entitled "Builders of British Columbia:

An Industrial History".


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Series 4: Bridges

Box #9

2013.6.04.1 Fixed span bridges, 1990-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding fixed span bridges, which predominantly consist

of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes

definitions of bridge types; building guides from model railroad magazines; listings of BC

Rail, CNR, and GTPR bridges. Also includes pieces by Davies on covered rail bridges in

B.C., "Combined Rail and Road Bridges in B.C.", and the "Kamloops-Armstrong CNR

Branch Railway Over-Bridge at Campbell Creek".

2013.6.04.2 Draw/moveable span bridges, 1990-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding drawbridges and moveable span bridges, which


periodicals. Includes an article by Smith and Nicklason entitled "CPR's Mission Bridge

Knock-Out"; sources relating to the Victoria E&N Bascule Bridge; and an "Application of

the Canadian National Railways...to permanently convert the lift span of the North

Thompson River bridge...into a fixed span by the removal of the lift span towers". Also

includes pieces by Davies on "Railway Draw Bridges in BC: Explanation and Summary at

2010"; "Moveable Span Railway Bridges in B.C."; "Canadian Northern / CNR Bridge over

South Thompson River, Kamloops"; and "Bridging the Fraser at Prince George".

2013.6.04.3 Trestles, 2004-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway trestles, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes

pieces compiled by Davies on the trestle approaching New Westminster Bridge; CNR Kinsol

trestle; the Cuisson Creek and Australian Creek PGE trestles; trestles on the KVR; and

wooden railway trestles in B.C.

2013.6.04.4 New Westminster Drawbridge, 2004-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the New Westminster Railway Draw Bridge,

which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals.

Includes technical specifications of the bridge, maps of the area, and newspaper articles

regarding the bridge.

2013.6.04.5 Second Narrows Drawbridge, 2004-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Second Narrows Drawbridge, which

predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes

newspaper articles regarding the bridge, a chronology by Davies relating to the bridge and

the Vancouver Harbour Commissioners; an article by Davies on the Second Narrows

Railway Bridge; and an article by McGarry entitled "CN Rail Span Knock-Out".

2013.6.04.6 Cisco Bridge, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Cisco Bridge, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an

article by Meridew entitled "Bridging the Fraser at Cisco, 1882-1884"; clippings regarding a

fire on the CNR Cisco Bridge in August 1977; and Canadian Rail article "The Cisco Bridge--

A Relic of the Early Days of the CPR in British Columbia" by Meridew".

2013.6.04.7 "Not 'A Bridge Too Far' But One Far Enough: How the G.T.P. Crossed the Fraser at

Prince George, British Columbia", 2000 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of issue no. 476 of Canadian Rail journal, which features Davies' article, "Not

'A Bridge Too Far' But One Far Enough”.


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Series 5: Structures

Box #10

2013.6.05.1 Engine houses, roundhouses, and turntables, 1996-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway engine houses, roundhouses, and

turntables, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes mention of the West Coast Railway Heritage Park

turntable, the E&N turntable in Victoria, schematic drawings of turntables and roundhouses,

CPR roundhouses and shops, and PGE roundhouses. Also includes articles by Smyth entitled

"The CNR Roundhouse at Jasper Alberta" and Smith entitled "Roundhouses".

2013.6.05.2 Water delivery structures, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway water delivery structures, which


periodicals. Includes schematic drawings of water delivery structures; information on water

crane standpipes, enclosed water tanks, and steel water tanks; and a 1993 Canadian Rail

article by Heaman entitled "Water--A Railway Necessity: Western Lines Increase Supply".

2013.6.05.3 Fuelling facilities for coal, oil, and sand, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding fueling facilities for coal, oil and sand, which


the following pieces compiled by Davies: "Water and Coal Needs for Steam Locomotives";

"KVR Water Tanks/Coal Facilities"; "Coal or Oil Fired Locomotives in British Columbia";

"Sources of Coal for Steam Locomotives"; and "CPR Coaling Towers in BC".

2013.6.05.4 Freight houses, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding freight houses, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals (mainly model railroading

magazines). Includes the following pieces compiled by Davies: "CPR Freight Facilities,

Downtown Vancouver"; "Weighing Freight"; and "Freight, Express, and Baggage".

2013.6.05.5 Ice storage sheds and ice harvesting, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding ice storage sheds and ice harvesting, which predominantly


Includes the following pieces compiled by Davies: "Schematic Drawing of Ice Houses in

B.C."; "Ice Houses"; and "Miscellaneous Examples of Icing Facilities in B.C.". Also includes

the articles "Ice Harvesting--A Forgotten Industry" by Mohowski, "Ice and the railroad: Pt.

III--Railroad Ice Houses" by Lambert, and "Operation of Car Icing Stations" by Inghram.

2013.6.05.6 Tunnels, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding tunnels, which predominantly consist of


information on tunnel clearances, the CN Messiter Tunnel, CNR tunnels, tunnelling methods

in GTPR construction, PGE/BCR tunnels, and a "Summary of Tunnels in B.C. 100 feet and

over" by Davies.

2013.6.05.7 Other structures, 1996-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding other miscellaneous railway structures, which


periodicals. Includes information on handcar sheds, track scales, freight docks, gantry cranes,

watchman's shanties, scalehouses, car repair shops, repair hoists, cattle docks, bunkhouses,

and snowsheds.


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Series 6: Stations

Box #11

2013.6.06.1 Railway stations: General, express, furnishing, and miscellaneous, 2003-2012 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway stations in general in British Columbia,

which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings

from periodicals (mainly model railroading magazines). Includes information on baggage

rooms, the architectural history of railway stations, a listing of railway depots in B.C.,

livestock docks, station furniture, and flagstop shelters. Also includes the following articles:

"Preserved Railway Structures in British Columbia" by Mike Green and "The Station

Typewriter--A Railway Icon" by Fred Angus.

2013.6.06.2 CPR stations, 2003-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) stations in


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various CPR stations, sources

about Kettle Valley Railway stations, a listing of "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway

Company: CPR" by Davies, and a map showing the locations of CPR stations. Also includes

the following articles: "Brookmere: A C.P.R. Divisional Point, Part I" by Hind; "Fraser Mills

Station Reaches Century Mark"; "Architectural Features of CPR Railway Stations" by Baird;

"The Agassiz Station" by McCombs; "CPR Station--Vancouver" by Hockin; and "CPR

Standard Stations" by Johnston.

2013.6.06.3 CNR stations, 2003-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railway (CNR) stations in


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various CPR stations, data

about CNR and Grand Trunk Pacific (GTPR) stations, and a listing by Davies entitled

"Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: CNR".

2013.6.06.4 Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (E&N) stations, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (E&N) stations

in British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various E&N stations and a

listing by Davies entitled "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: E&N".

2013.6.06.5 PGE stations, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Pacific Great Eastern Railway (PGE) stations in


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various PGE stations and a

listing by Davies entitled "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: PGE". Also

includes an article by Patrick O. Hind entitled "Bridge River and the Pacific Great Eastern

Railway".

2013.6.06.6 GNR stations, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Great Northern Railway (GNR) stations in


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on various GNR stations and a

listing by Davies entitled "Railway Stations in B.C. by Railway Company: GNR".


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2013.6.06.7 Vancouver terminals, 2006-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway terminals in Vancouver, which


periodicals. Includes information on Pacific Central Station (VIA, Amtrak, Rocky

Mountaineer) and the Great Northern Railway (GNR) terminal station.

2013.6.06.8 "Canadian Pacific Railway Stations in British Columbia", 1990 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of the 1990 publication by Ian Baird entitled "Canadian Pacific Railway

Stations in British Columbia".

2013.6.06.9 Railway gardens, 2010-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway gardens (usually located next to railway

stations), which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information on railway gardens in Cranbrook,

Vancouver, Kamloops, and Blue River. Also includes an article by Vallerand and Smith in

Canadian Rail no. 530 entitled "Railway Gardens".


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Series 7: Track and Trackside

Box #12

2013.6.07.01 Rails and track, 1988-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding rails and track, which predominantly consist of


information on tie plates and track fastenings, guard rails, KVR roadbeds and rails,

descriptions of rail failures, track upgrades on the CNR North Line, concrete ties, grantlet

track, track curvature, steel rail manufacture, and rail specifications. Also includes original

reporting forms for rail failures.

2013.6.07.02 Turnouts, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding turnouts, which predominantly consist of


information on switch stands, turnout configurations, and targets.

2013.6.07.03 Ties, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding rail ties, which predominantly consist of


information on wood, concrete and steel ties; ballast; tie nails; and disposal of creosoted

ties.

2013.6.07.04 Historical rail, pre-1930 manufacture, 1991-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding rail that was manufactured before 1930, which


periodicals. Includes information on track history in B.C., Canadian rail manufacturers,

rails used on the BCER Fraser Valley Interurban, and track braces. Also includes

correspondence, a Sandhouse article by Davies entitled "Old Rails in B.C.", and a

Sandhouse article by Ian Smith entitled "In Search of Well-Aged Rail".

2013.6.07.05 Trackside and miscellaneous, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding trackside operations, which predominantly

consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals

(mainly model railroading magazines). Includes information on track fitments, rail

bumpers, train order boxes, hose houses, swinging gate crossings, stock guards, telephone

boxes, rail and flange lubricators, snow fences, and section houses. Also includes

"Recollections of an E&N Railway Trackman, 1945-1955" by Bill Batchelor (recorded by

Davies) and "Wyes in Southwestern B.C. and Vancouver Island" by Mike Green.

2013.6.07.06 Gradients, 2009-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding gradients, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an

article by Donald Purdy entitled "Memories of CPR's Kootenay Switchbacks"; various

examples of B.C. switchbacks and gradients; and information on altitudes, grades, and

elevations.

2013.6.07.07 Telegraph lines, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway telegraph lines, which predominantly


Includes diagrams showing locations of train phone wires; examples of railway pole lines;

and information on telephone shanties and telegraph pole insulators.


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2013.6.07.08 Signs, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway signs, which predominantly consist of


information on "tell-tales" that mark restricted clearances, blue flags, mileposts, metal

crossing signs, culvert markers, speed signs, whistle posts, flanger signs, and other trackside

signs.

2013.6.07.09 Road crossings, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway road crossings, which predominantly


Includes information on grade crossings, flashers, and wig-wags.

2013.6.07.10 Diamond crossings, 2009-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway diamond crossings, which


periodicals. Includes examples of various diamond crossings in British Columbia.


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Series 8: Maintenance of Way

Boxes #13-14

2013.6.08.1 "Maintenance -of-Way in British Columbia, 1890 to 1980", 2003 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of issues of no. 492 of Canadian Rail magazine, which features Davies' article,

"Maintenance-of-Way in British Columbia, 1890 to 1980".

2013.6.08.2 Track sections: Length, activities, and men (pre-1960s), 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual] File consists of material regarding maintenance of way track sections before 1960, which


periodicals. Includes information on pump cars, maintenance of way employees, section

gang administration, track trollies, track tools, speeder patrols, tool sheds, section houses,

and maintenance of way structures. Also includes the following pieces by Davies: "Track

Maintenance Facilities on CNR line: Jasper to Prince Rupert, 1915-1960s"; "History of

Track Sections/Houses of CPR/KVR/GNR Princeton Sub."; and "Railway Sub-Divisions in

B.C. and Probable Number of Sections Within Them".

2013.6.08.3 Maintenance of way illustrations and photos (pre-1960s), 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual] File consists of depictions of maintenance of way activities, which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, postcards, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.08.4 Track vehicle specifications, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents regarding track vehicle specifications, which predominantly

consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on

push cars, speeders, inspection cars, section cars, motor cars, and other vehicles.

2013.6.08.5 Mechanized maintenance (post-1960s), 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding mechanized railway maintenance after 1960, which


periodicals. Includes information on rail lifters, tie shearers, tampers, tie spikers, inspection

cars, and other modern mechanical maintenance of way vehicles and practices. Also includes

a 1963 catalogue of Fairmont maintenance-of-way equipment and track motor cars.

2013.6.08.6 Manufacturers of track vehicles (pre-1960s), 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding manufacturers of track vehicles before 1960, which


information on vehicles manufactured by Fairmont, Kalamazoo, Beavercar, Railcar

Company, Woodings-Railcar Limited, Crerar Adams, and Sylvester Manufacturing.

2013.6.08.7 Miscellaneous maintenance of way material (pre-1960s), 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual] File consists of research material regarding various maintenance of way related subjects,


from periodicals. Includes information on CPR maintenance of way methods; track speeders

and rail cycles; and track ballast. Also includes a copy of the legislation regarding "Transfer

and Discontinuance of Railway Line Operations and Railway Track Determinations".

2013.6.08.8 "Care and Operation of Track Motor Cars", 2002 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a photocopied version of the 1931 publication by C.R. Knowles entitled "The

Care and Operation of Track Motor Cars".

2013.6.08.9 Animals on railway tracks, 2005-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding issues with animals on railway tracks, which


incidents involving moose, cattle, bears, elk, dogs, and others.


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Series 9: Snow Removal

Box #15

2013.6.09.1 Snow removal, 1989-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway snow removal, which predominantly


Includes information on the Rogers Pass Avalanche of 1910, CPR snow slide accidents,

snow removal on the Coquihalla subdivision of the Kettle Valley Railway, snow plowing the

GNR in southeastern B.C., and general railway operation conditions in Canadian winters.

Also includes two issues (nos. 324 and 361) of Canadian Rail magazine that feature articles

about snow removal.

2013.6.09.2 Snow removal equipment, 1989-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway snow removal equipment, which


periodicals. Includes information on ice cutter spreaders, snow plows, wedge plows, wing

plows, steel plows, and wood plows. Contains a piece by Davies entitled "Snowplows in

B.C. and elsewhere in Canada at 2007". Also includes issue no. 475 of Canadian Rail

magazine, which features an article by W.H. Winterrowd entitled "Snow Fighting

Equipment".

2013.6.09.3 Snow removal equipment: Rotaries, 1989-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway snow removal rotary equipment, which


periodicals. Includes information on Leslie rotary snow plows, CPR rotary plows, and rotary

plows in general. Also includes an article by Swanson entitled "The Leslie Brothers and their

Giant Snowblower" and an article by Nicholls entitled "Rotary Ploughs".

2013.6.09.4 "Snow War: An Illustrated History of Rogers Pass Glacier National Park, B.C.", 1985

[0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a 1985 publication by John G. Woods entitled "Snow War: An illustrated

history of Rogers Pass Glacier National Park, B.C.".


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Series 10: Locomotives

Box #16-19

Subseries 10.1: Steam Locomotives

Boxes #16-17

2013.6.10.1.1 Steam locomotives, 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding steam locomotives in general, which

predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings

from periodicals. Includes information on locomotive function, design, types, performance,

manufacture, mechanical details, fitments, train whistles, tenders, fuel, and servicing. Also

includes the following articles: "Canadian Steam Locomotives: The Top Twenty" by

Blevins; "Angus Shops of the Canadian Pacific Railway" by Elson; "The Duplex Stoker"

by Cole; "Locomotive Cabs" by Fischer; "From Coal to Oil" by Hedley; "Locomotive

Builder's Plates" by Mentzer; "The Non-Automatic Stoker" by du Fresne; and "Valve

Gear" by Kouhoupt.

2013.6.10.1.2 Steam to diesel transition period, 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the transition period from steam locomotives to

diesel locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the last steam

locomotives in British Columbia and the dieselization of the railways. Also includes the

following articles: "How three BCER electric freight locomotives were cornered near

Vancouver's downtown" by Davies and "Steam Out--Diesel In" by Perry and Smaill.

2013.6.10.1.3 CPR steam locomotives, 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotives,


clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles: "My Favorite CPR Steam

Locomotive [No. 3647]" by Garner; "Some Thoughts on Canadian Pacific's D9c Class in

British Columbia" by Ottewell; "Eight-Coupled Steam to the Kootenays" by Westren;

"Development of the Hudson Class Locomotive 2860: Royalty on the Howe Sound Route

Celebrating a Half Century of Good Living, 1940-1990" by McGarry; "The CPR D10

Class Locomotive on a Stamp: Canada's Most Numerous Locomotive Type" by Bonin;

"Canada's Only Articulateds" by Lavallee; "The First Consolidation Built in Canada" by

Angus; "Canadian Pacific Class D-4G 4-6-0" by Bolan; and "History of the 3101" by

IPSCO. Also includes many depictions of various CPR steam locomotive types.

2013.6.10.1.4 CNR steam locomotives, 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railway steam locomotives,


clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles: "The Speed Monarch" by Perry;

"A Brief Salute to the CNR's Famous 4-8-4s"; "The CNR Look--A Family of Steam

Locomotives" by Perry; "Canadian National Mikados" by Odegard; "6060 -- Clear Track

Ahead!" by Corness; "Western Workhorses: Canadian National's S-2 Class Mikados" by

Skolyan; and "The 6060 to the 6079" by Home. Also includes many depictions of various

CNR steam locomotive types, CNR locomotive information and data sheets, and a full

issue of Canadian Rail no. 487 featuring articles on Northern type locomotives.


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2013.6.10.1.5 Other owners of steam locomotives, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding steam locomotives operated in British

Columbia by owners other than CNR and CPR, which predominantly consist of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information

on steam locomotives used by Pacific Great Eastern (PGE), Great Northern Railway

(GNR), and the White Pass & Yukon Route. Also includes the following articles: "The

PGE's Steam Locomotive Fleet: 1912-1956" by Hind; "GNR Motive Power Used in

Southwestern B.C." by Merilee; and "PGE and BCR Locomotive Roster" by Crozier

Smith.

2013.6.10.1.6 "Pacific Great Eastern Steam Locomotives" by Patrick O. Hind, 1985 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of a 1984 publication by Patrick O. Hind entitled "Pacific Great Eastern

Steam Locomotives".

2013.6.10.1.7 "The Willamette Locomotive", 1977 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a 1977 publication by Steve Hauff and Jim Gertz entitled "The Willamette

Locomotive". The Willamette Locomotive is a geared engine similar to a Shay.


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Subseries 10.2: Diesel Locomotives

Boxes #18-19

2013.6.10.2.1 Diesel locomotives evolution, comparisons, and builders, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual] File consists of research material regarding diesel locomotives in general, which


from periodicals. Includes information on early diesel locomotives; booster locomotives;

builders of diesel locomotives; road switchers; AC versus DC power; diesel locomotive

rosters; and the evolution of the diesel locomotive. Also includes issue no. 464 of Canadian

Rail featuring articles on diesel engines.

2013.6.10.2.2 CPR diesel locomotives, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian Pacific Railway diesel locomotives,


clippings from periodicals. Includes information on Fairbanks-Morse diesel locomotives;

CP C-Liners; E&N dieselization; CP Rail switchers; and depictions of CPR locomotives.

Also includes a 1985 publication by Jim Hope entitled "Those Beautiful 'C' Liners”.

2013.6.10.2.3 CNR diesel locomotives, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian National Railways diesel

locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on CN GP9s; the CN

dieselization program; GE Dash 8 locomotives; SW1200RS locomotives; RS-3's and RS-

10's; and many other depictions of various locomotive types.

2013.6.10.2.4 BC Rail diesel locomotives and others, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding BC Rail diesel locomotives and diesel

locomotives owned by other smaller railways in British Columbia, which predominantly


Includes information on the first PGE diesel locomotives; the PGE/BCR roster of diesel

locomotives; BCR electric locomotives; BNSF diesel locomotives; GNR diesel

locomotives; and VIA Rail diesel locomotives, among others.

2013.6.10.2.5 Budd cars and earlier self-propelled coaches, 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Budd cars (rail diesel cars) and earlier self-

propelled coaches, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on car schematics; the

operating history of CNR Railiners; CPR Dayliners; GNR RDC-3 Budd car; CNR 15820;

the CPR 'Motor Car' of 1906; the first use of diesel traction in British Columbia; GTW

Doodlebugs; KVR Budd cars; and Kamloops rail jitneys. Also includes issue no. 491 of

Canadian Rail, which features articles on Budd cars in Canada.

2013.6.10.2.6 Miscellaneous topics related to diesel locomotives, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual] File consists of research material regarding miscellaneous topics related to diesel

locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on diesel-electric locomotives;

train horns; locomotive servicing; end-cab switchers; early diesel locomotive designs; and

locomotive remote control.

2013.6.10.2.7 Examples of mainstream power related to diesel locomotives, 2008-2012 [1 cm] File consists of research material regarding examples of mainstream power related to diesel

locomotives, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from

periodicals. Exempular locomotives included had a minimum of 1,000 units built in North

America, such as the ALCO RS1, EMD SD40-2, EMD GP38-2, and M420, among others.


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Series 11: Rolling Stock

Boxes #20-24

Subseries 11.1: Passenger Cars

Box #20

2013.6.11.1.1 Passenger coaches in general, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding passenger cars in general, which predominantly


Includes information on rail diesel cars (RDC/Budd car), baggage coaches, diner cars,

Pullman cars/sleeper cars, observation cars, and other passenger coaches.

2013.6.11.1.2 CPR, CNR, and BCR passenger cars, 2002-2012 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding passenger cars owned by Canadian Pacific

Railway, Canadian National Railway and BC Rail (PGE), which predominantly consist of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.11.1.3 Business and private coaches, 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding business cars and private coaches, which


from periodicals.

2013.6.11.1.4 Revenue head-end cars attached to passenger trains, 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding revenue head-end cars attached to passenger

trains, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.11.1.5 Manufacturers and major repairers of passenger coaches, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding the manufacturers and major repairers of

passenger cars, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals.


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Subseries 11.2: Freight Cars

Box #21-23

2013.6.11.2.01 Freight cars in general, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding freight cars in general, including statistics,

general reviews, and their evolution and historical development. Predominantly consists

of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Also

includes "Locomotive, Trolley, and Rail Car Builders: An All-Time Directory" by Ian

Arnold (Railway History Quarterly, 1965); a CN Rail freight car roster from 1972; "CN's

Freight Car Fleet & Numbering System--1919-1996" by Ian Cranstone (CN Lines, 1996);

and excerpts from a 1979 CP Rail Equipment Data Book with data sheets from stock cars,

flat cars, ore cars, and woodchip cars.

2013.6.11.2.02 Miscellaneous aspects of freight cars, 2005-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding various topics related to freight cars, including

reporting marks, car design, weight, and consolidated stencils. Predominantly consists of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Also

includes issue no. 244 of Canadian Rail magazine, which features an article by Wilkinson

entitled "A Quarter-Century of Freight Car Design", and a 2010 issue of the Sterling Rail

classifieds.

2013.6.11.2.03 Freight car components, 2002-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding freight car components, including couplers,

trucks, brakes, doors, grab irons, wheel sets, and axles. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.04 "Illustrated Treasury of Modern Freight Cars of North America", 2006 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of a 2006 publication by James W. Kerr entitled "Illustrated Treasury of

Modern Freight Cars of North America".

2013.6.11.2.05 "Canadian Rail Car Pictorial", 2000 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of two 2000 publications by Richard Yaremko from the "Canadian Rail Car

Pictorial" series entitled "Volume Five: Canadian Pacific Stock & Refrigerator Cars" and

"Volume Six: Canadian National Refrigerator & Stock Cars".

2013.6.11.2.06 Boxcar design progression over the decades, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding boxcar design progression over the decades,

including profiles for 36-footer, 40-footer, 50-footer, and 60-footer boxcars.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings

from periodicals.

2013.6.11.2.07 CPR, CNR, and BCR boxcars, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding boxcars owned by the Canadian Pacific

Railway, Canadian National Railway, and BC Rail. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.11.2.08 Boxcars in general, 2008-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding boxcars in general, excluding boxcars owned

by CPR, CNR, and BCR. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals.


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2013.6.11.2.09 Hoppers, 2008-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding hoppers, including open hoppers, coal cars,

pneumatic discharge covered hoppers, covered hoppers, and cylindrical covered hoppers

(grain hoppers). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.11.2.10 Stock cars, 2006-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding stock cars, including double-deck stock cars,

the end of stock car service, and depictions of stock car types. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.11 Tank cars, 2005-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding tank cars. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.12 Refrigerator cars, 2006-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding refrigerator cars. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.13 Gondolas, coiled steel, and ore cars, 2003-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding gondolas, coiled steel cars, and ore cars.


from periodicals.

2013.6.11.2.14 Lumber cars, 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding lumber cars. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.15 Flat cars, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding flat cars. Predominantly consists of photocopy


2013.6.11.2.16 Woodchip cars, 2002-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding woodchip cars. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.17 Auto carriers, 2005-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding automobile carriers. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.11.2.18 Intermodal and container cars, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding container cars and intermodal service.


from periodicals.


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Subseries 11.3: Non-Revenue Cars

Box #24

2013.6.11.3.1 Cabooses, 2004-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding cabooses. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Also includes a 1990

issue of Trains magazine featuring articles related to cabooses.

2013.6.11.3.2 Cranes, pile drivers, ditchers, ballast spreaders and flangers, 2001-2012 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material regarding various topics related to cranes, pile drivers,

ditchers, ballast spreaders and flangers. Predominantly consists of photocopy


2013.6.11.3.3 Service cars, work trains, and miscellaneous non-revenue cars, 2005-2012 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material regarding freight car service cars, work trains, and other

miscellaneous non-revenue cars. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.


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Series 12: Employee Timetables

Boxes #25-29

Subseries 12.1: CPR Employee Timetables

Boxes #25-26

2013.6.12.1.01 CPR timetable codes, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway timetable code resources.

2013.6.12.1.02 Miscellaneous CPR timetables, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of two photocopied early Canadian Pacific Railway timetables: Kettle Valley

Railway Time Table 2 (29 Aug. 1915) and Lulu Island Branch Time Table 3 (7 June

1903).

2013.6.12.1.03 Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (E&N) timetables, 1999 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopied Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (E&N) timetables. Includes

time table 17 (6 Aug. 1914); time table 20 (16 May 1920); time table 6 (28 Apr. 1963);

and a public time table (24 Sept. 1950).

2013.6.12.1.04 CPR Pacific Division timetable 8 and 15, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopied Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division timetable 8 (6

June 1909) and timetable 15 (6 May 1906).

2013.6.12.1.05 CPR Pacific Region Timetable 102 and 108, 1953, 1956 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region Timetables 102 (27

Sept. 1953) and 108 (30 Sept. 1956).

2013.6.12.1.06 CPR Pacific Region Timetable 95, 1966 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region Timetable 95 (24

Apr. 1966)

2013.6.12.1.07 CPR Pacific Division timetable 99, 1968 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division timetable 99 (28

Apr. 1968).

2013.6.12.1.08 CPR Pacific Region timetables 85, 96, and 99, 1970-1972 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of original Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Region timetables 85 (25 Oct.

1970), 96 (25 Apr. 1971), and 99 (29 Oct. 1972).

2013.6.12.1.09 CPR Pacific Region timetables 96 and 98, 1979-1980 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of original CPR Pacific Region timetables 96 (28 Oct. 1979) and 98 (3 Feb.

1980).

2013.6.12.1.10 CPR Pacific Region timetables 97 and 100, 1983, 1985 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of original CPR Pacific Region timetables 97 (30 Oct. 1983) and 100 (7

Nov. 1985).

2013.6.12.1.11 CPR West timetable 92, 1987 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CPR West timetable 92 (7 June 1987).

2013.6.12.1.12 CPR Alberta, Revelstoke, and Vancouver Divisions timetable 87, 1992 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of an original CPR Alberta, Revelstoke, and Vancouver Divisions timetable

87 (26 Apr. 1992). Also includes Supplement No. 1 to Time Table No. 87.

2013.6.12.1.13 CPR Vancouver Service Area timetable 62, 2006 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CPR Vancouver Service Area timetable 62 (20 Jan. 2006).


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Subseries 12.2: CNR Employee Timetables

Box #27

2013.6.12.2.1 CNR timetable codes, 1997 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of CNR timetable code resources.

2013.6.12.2.2 CNR BC timetables 2, 7, 10, and 28, 1943-2006 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopied CNR BC timetables 2 (1 Oct. 1922), 7 (15 Nov. 1925), and 10

(8 Jan. 1933). Also includes an original CNR British Columbia District Time Table 28 (27

June 1943).

2013.6.12.2.3 CNR BC timetable 3, 1960 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR BC timetable 3 (30 Oct. 1960).

2013.6.12.2.4 CNR BC timetable 36, 1968 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR BC timetable 36 (27 Oct. 1968).

2013.6.12.2.5 CNR BC timetable 46, 1972 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR BC timetable 46 (30 Apr. 1972).

2013.6.12.2.6 CNR Mountain Region timetable 2, 1977 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR Mountain Region timetable 2 (24 Apr. 1977).

2013.6.12.2.7 CNR Mountain Region timetable 12, 1990 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR Mountain Region timetable 12 (27 May 1990).

2013.6.12.2.8 CNR Mountain Region timetable 5, 1992 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR Mountain Region timetable 5 (25 Oct. 1992).

2013.6.12.2.9 CNR Alberta and BC sub regions timetable 11, 2005 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original CNR Alberta and BC sub regions timetable 11 (1 Jan. 2005).


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Subseries 12.3: PGE and BC Rail Employee Timetables

Box #28

2013.6.12.3.1 PGE timetable codes, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of PGE timetable code resources.

2013.6.12.3.2 PGE Squamish Division timetable 4, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a photocopied PGE Squamish Division timetable 4 (11 Oct. 1914).

2013.6.12.3.3 PGE Pacific District timetables 75, 77, and 78, 1957-1959 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of original Pacific Great Eastern Railway Pacific District timetables 75 (19

May 1957), 77 (27 Apr. 1958), and 78 (15 Feb. 1959).

2013.6.12.3.4 PGE timetables 83 and 92, 1961, 1969 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of original Pacific Great Eastern Railway timetables 83 (12 Nov. 1961) and

92 (16 Nov. 1969).

2013.6.12.3.5 BCR timetable 3, 1975 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original BC Rail timetable 3 (23 Nov. 1975).

2013.6.12.3.6 BCR timetables 16, 17, 19, and 23, 1986-1990 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of original BC Rail timetables 16 (26 Oct. 1986), 17 (10 May 1987), 19 (24

Apr. 1988), and 23 (13 May 1990).

2013.6.12.3.7 BCR timetables 5, 6, 10 and 12, 1994-2003 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of original BC Rail timetables 5 (3 Apr. 1994), 6 (1 Apr. 1995), 10 (14 June

1998) and 12 (3 July 2003).


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Subseries 12.4: GNR and Other Railways Employee Timetables

Box #29

2013.6.12.4.1 Timetable background, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of background material on railway employee timetables.

2013.6.12.4.2 GNR timetables, 1965-2000 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopied excerpts of Great Northern Railway employee timetables from

1909, 1913, 1918, 1924, and 1931. Also includes an original GNR Cascade Division

timetable 104 (31 Oct. 1965).

2013.6.12.4.3 Burlington Northern Railway timetables, 1972-1993 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of Burlington Northern Railway timetables. Includes Seattle Region timetable

10 (29 Apr. 1973) and Special Instructions no. 3 (11 June 1972). Also includes a Northern

Corridor timetable No. 1 (1 Jan. 1993).

2013.6.12.4.4 BC Electric Railway timetables, 1951-1987 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Railway Division timetable

81 (16 June 1968) and timetable 95A (6 Dec. 1987). Also includes a First District Time

Table No. 75.

2013.6.12.4.5 BC Harbours Board Railway timetable 6, 1979 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a British Columbia Harbours Board Railway timetable 6 (28 Oct. 1979).

2013.6.12.4.6 BC Rail Port Subdivision timetables 101 and 103, 1983-1987 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of BC Rail Port Subdivision timetables 101 (27 Nov. 1983) and 103 (25 Oct.

1987).

2013.6.12.4.7 "Railway Mileposts: British Columbia", 1981-1984 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of two volumes of the publication by Roger G. Burrows entitled "Railway

Mileposts: British Columbia". Includes "Volume I: The CPR Mainline Route from the

Rockies to the Pacific including the Okanagan Routes and the CN's Canyon Route" and

"Volume II: The Southern Routes from the Crowsnest to the Coquihalla including the

Great Northern and Kettle Valley Routes".


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Series 13: Public Timetables

Box #30

2013.6.13.1 Public timetables background material, 2012 [0.5 cm of textual records]

File consists of background articles on railway passenger time tables.

2013.6.13.2 PGE and BC Rail public timetables, 1957-1989 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Pacific Great Eastern and BC Rail public timetables. Includes passenger

schedules for 1957, 1964-1967, 1971-1972, 1974, and 1989.

2013.6.13.3 CNR public timetables, 1964-1975 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of Canadian National Railway public timetables. Includes passenger schedules

for 1964-1965, 1967-1968, 1971, 1973, and 1974-1975.

2013.6.13.4 CPR public timetables, 1964-1975 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway public timetables. Includes Dayliner schedules for

1964 and 1969; an Okanagan bus connection schedule for 1965-1966; and CP Rail

timetables for 1964, 1966, 1969-1970, and 1975.

2013.6.13.5 GNR public timetables, 1964-1967 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Great Northern Railway public timetables. Includes passenger schedules for

1964, 1966, and 1967.

2013.6.13.6 Burlington Northern public timetables, 1970 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a Burlington Northern public timetables from 1970 and a ticket stub from a

last trip ride.

2013.6.13.7 VIA Rail public timetables, 1976-2001 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of VIA Rail public timetables from 1976-1977, 1979, 1985, and 1996. Also

includes an E&N Railiner timetable from 2001.


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Series 14: Controlling Movement

Box #31

2013.6.14.1 Control systems, dispatching, schedules, and bulletins, 2007-2012 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding control systems, which predominantly consist of


information on dispatching, schedules, bulletins, Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), and

Automatic Block Signal (ABS). Also includes an article by Al Lill entitled "Dispatching on

the CNR's Yale Subdivision".

2013.6.14.2 Transmission of orders: Telegraph, telephone, radio, electronics, time, 2007-2012 [1 cm

of textual records] File consists of research material regarding transmission of orders, which predominantly


Includes information on telegraphs, telephone systems, radio frequencies, and railway time.

Also includes the following articles: "Information on Railway Time Service and Watch-

Clock Standards" by Kushnir; "Railroad Pocket Watches in Canada" by Angus; and "CPR

Connaught Tunnel and Electric Token Block System" by Davies.

2013.6.14.3 Train order stations: Hooping-up, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train order stations, which predominantly consist


information on train order boards, hooping up, and throwing down.

2013.6.14.4 Signals: Semaphore and searchlight, 2007-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train signalling, which predominantly consist of


information on use of semaphore, searchlights, signal bridges, meanings of signal

indications, ball signals, and smash boards.

2013.6.14.5 Lights, hands, whistles, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railroad communication signals, which


periodicals. Includes information on universal hand signals, locomotive whistles, and train

markers/train lanterns.

2013.6.14.6 Developments in controlling movement in the 21st century, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding 21st century developments in controlling train

movement, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on positive train control, microwave

communication systems, and the LEADER system.

2013.6.14.7 CN train order book, [before 2012] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a CN Train Order Book. Includes front cover and a few blank pages that

include information about the book and train orders.

2013.6.14.8 "Canadian Rail Operating Rules", 1996 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of the "Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)", a 1996 Canadian Pacific

Railway publication.


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Series 15: Work Force

Box #32-33

2013.6.15.01 Railway work forces in general, 1996-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway work forces, which predominantly


Includes information on locomotive engineer qualification, work ethic, rail employee

rulebooks, pensions, uniforms, and retired railroaders. Also includes a mimeograph of "The

Tailend Trainman" by Conductor Anonymous, 1965.

2013.6.15.02 Training, safety, and recruitment, 1996-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway training, safety, and recruitment, which


periodicals. Includes information on sleep deprivation, training courses, train simulators,

and safety regulations. Also includes recruitment advertisements.

2013.6.15.03 Labour relations and unions, 1996-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway labour relations and unions, which


periodicals. Includes information on the unionization process, the United Brotherhood of

Railway Employees, the May 2012 CPR Rail Strike, the June 2011 lock-out by Rocky

Mountain Railtours, the July 2009 VIA Rail Strike, the 1990 BC Rail strike, collective

agreements, railway employee wages, and employee seniority. Also includes a copy of a

"Master Agreement dated Montreal, September 27, 1979 between the Railway Association

of Canada...and the Railway Employees Department...re: Application of Wage

Increases...and other changes covering the years 1979, 1980, and 1981".

2013.6.15.04 Job categories and job titles, 1996-2012 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway job categories and job titles, which


periodicals. Includes information on conductors, dispatchers, builders, section men, call

boys, brakemen, foremen, baggagemen, and others.

2013.6.15.05 Management, 2007-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway management practices and personnel,


clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the CPR management attitude change

in 2012 with Hunter Harrison, enforcement of rules, railway discipline, demerit marks

(Brownie points), railway decline, and the culture of change.

2013.6.15.06 "Operating rules [for] Canadian National Railways, Grand Trunk Railway System,

Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway, Central Vermont Railway, dated July 1st,

1929", 1929 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Operating rules [for] Canadian National Railways, Grand Trunk

Railway System, Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway, Central Vermont Railway, dated

July 1st, 1929".

2013.6.15.07 "Uniform Code of Operating Rules, Revision of 1962", 1962 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Uniform Code of Operating Rules, Revision of 1962" effective

October 28th, 1962 and "approved and prescribed by the Board of Transport

Commissioners for Canada by General order no. 873, dated the 15th day of November,

1961".


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2013.6.15.08 "Collective Agreements between the Canadian National Railway Company Prairie

and Mountain Regions and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on behalf of

Conductors, Baggagemen, Flagmen, Brakemen", 1967 [1.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Collective Agreements between the Canadian National Railway

Company Prairie and Mountain Regions and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on

behalf of Conductors, Baggagemen, Flagmen, Brakemen" updated to May 1967.

2013.6.15.09 "Collective Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway Company and United

Transportation Union on behalf of the Conductors, Baggagemen, Brakemen,

Yardmen, and Switchtenders employed on the Prairie & Pacific Regions (including

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Rwy.)", 1971 [1.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Collective Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway

Company and United Transportation Union on behalf of the Conductors, Baggagemen,

Brakemen, Yardmen, and Switchtenders employed on the Prairie & Pacific Regions

(including Esquimalt and Nanaimo Rwy.)" effective January 1971.

2013.6.15.10 "Rates of Pay and Rules Governing Services of Maintenance of Way Employees",

1975 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Rates of Pay and Rules Governing Services of Maintenance of

Way Employees", consisting of Wage Agreement no. 17, reprinted and effective January 1,

1975, between the following railways: CNR, CPR, E&N and others.

2013.6.15.11 "Agreement between the British Columbia Railway Company and the Brotherhood of

Maintenance of Way Employees Cariboo Lodge No. 221, Lillooet Lodge No. 215 and

Summit Lodge No. 252 Governing the Working Conditions and Compensation of

Employees Employed on the British Columbia Railway Company, Revision 1975",

1975 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Agreement between the British Columbia Railway Company

and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Cariboo Lodge No. 221, Lillooet

Lodge No. 215 and Summit Lodge No. 252 Governing the Working Conditions and

Compensation of Employees Employed on the British Columbia Railway Company,

Revision 1975".

2013.6.15.12 "General Instructions to Passenger Train Conductors and Trainmen--CN Rail, CP

Rail, VIA Rail Canada", 1985 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "General Instructions to Passenger Train Conductors and

Trainmen--CN Rail, CP Rail, VIA Rail Canada".

2013.6.15.13 "CP Rail General Operating Instructions", [1992?] [1 cm of textual records] File consists of an original copy of CP Rail's "General Operating Instructions", CS44.

2013.6.15.14 "Collective Agreement between Canadian Pacific Limited and the Canadian Council

of Railway Operating Unions (BLE) on behalf of the Locomotive Engineers employed

in Canada on CP Rail", 1995 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of an original "Collective Agreement between Canadian Pacific Limited and

the Canadian Council of Railway Operating Unions (BLE) on behalf of the Locomotive

Engineers employed in Canada on CP Rail".


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Series 16: Train Types and Use

Boxes #34-35

2013.6.16.1 Passenger trains, 2002-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the practical aspects of operating passenger

trains, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information on equipment, running, maintenance,

routes, speeds, and car weights. Also provides visuals of various passenger trains.

2013.6.16.2 Named passenger trains, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding named passenger trains, which predominantly


Includes information on CP's The Canadian, CP's The Dominion, CN's Continental Limited,

PGE's North Country Limited, and CN's Super Continental.

2013.6.16.3 Freight trains, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding freight trains, which predominantly consist of


information on CNR freight and mixed train service, freight tonnage, freight scheduling, and

train numbers.

2013.6.16.4 Unit freight trains, 2004-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding unit freight trains that carry a single commodity,


from periodicals. Includes information on container freight, intermodal cars, until coal trains,

piggyback operations, and CN's unit trains.

2013.6.16.5 "Canadian Pacific's Trans-Canada Limited (1919-1930)", 1990 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of a publication by Garry W. Anderson entitled "Canadian Pacific's Trans-

Canada Limited (1919-1930)".

2013.6.16.6 Train handling, 2002-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train handling, which predominantly consist of


information on directional running of trains, end-of-train devices, caboose handling, pushers,

and other aspects.

2013.6.16.7 Train yards, 2002-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train yards, which predominantly consist of


information on classification yards, the Pacific Coast Terminals at Port Moody, the E&N

yard in Victoria, the CPR Revelstoke yard, the Prince George yard, CNR's port at Ogden

Point in Victoria, CNR's Port Mann yard, CPR's Kamloops yard, CN's Prince Rupert yard,

and the function and design of train yards. Also includes a "CN Transportation of Dangerous

Goods" leaflet.

2013.6.16.8 Switching, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train switching, which predominantly consist of


information on remote-control switching, car placards, and interchange service.


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Series 17: Mishaps

Box #36-37

2013.6.17.1 Railway accidents in general, 2001-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train accidents in general and miscellaneous

railway mishaps, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on locomotives lost in BC lakes

and rivers; KVR wrecks; general rail safety; train collisions (including collisions at Edson

and Hinton); the 1908 Fernie fire; train derailments (including derailments at Biggar, Prince

George, and Kelly Lake), black boxes, and fire prevention.

2013.6.17.2 Derailments due to car or track failures, 2007-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding train derailments due to car or track failures,

which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and news clippings from

periodicals.

2013.6.17.3 Slides, washouts, floods, and avalanches, 2007-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding railway accidents resulting from slides, washouts,

floods and avalanches, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the Great Northern

Railway 1909 washout; the 1910 CPR slide in Rogers Pass; Fraser Canyon slides and

washouts; avalanches in the Kootenays; and many other individual accidents on BC rail

lines.

2013.6.17.4 Accidents: Human causes, runaways, and collisions, 2007-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding accidents resulting from human causes,

runaways, and collisions, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on specific events, such as

the CPR runaway on Field Hill in 1996, the CNR collision at Canoe River in 1950, the CPR

Farron Hill incident of 1909, and the CNR runaway at Kelly Lake Hill in 2006, among

others.

2013.6.17.5 Accidents: Bridges and trestles, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding accidents on bridges and trestles, which


periodicals. Includes information on accidents at Surprise Creek bridge, Lytton bridge, Cisco

bridge, and a Cheakamus River bridge near Squamish.

2013.6.17.6 Accidents at grade crossings, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding accidents at grade crossings, which


periodicals. Mainly includes newspaper clippings of train collisions with cars at grade

crossings.

2013.6.17.7 Accidents: Trespass, theft, and vandalism, 2010-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding trespassing, theft, and vandalism and accidents

associated with those activities. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.17.8 Accident statistics, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of documents regarding accident statistics, which predominantly consist of


statistics on railway crossings, trespassing, derailments, and railway-related injuries and

fatalities.


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Series 18: Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)

Box #38-43

Subseries 18.1: CPR General

Boxes #38-39

2013.6.18.1.1 CPR chronology, statistics, and summary histories, 2005-2012 [2 cm of textual] File consists of research material regarding general information on the Canadian Pacific

Railway, such as chronologies, statistics, and summary histories. Predominantly consists of


the following works: "Canadian Pacific, 1881-1981 Part Two: A Brief History of the

Company" by Elson; "Corporate and Historical Chronology" by Canadian Pacific News;

and "Canadian Pacific Facts and Figures" by the CPR Publicity Department; an excerpt

from "The National Dream: The Great Railway, 1871-1881" by Pierre Berton; "Railways

of the Okanagan" by John Rushton; "Frontier Guide to the Dewdney Trail: Hope to Rock

Creek" by Anderson; "Frontier Guide to the Incredible Rogers Pass" by Frontiers

Unlimited; and "Frontier Guide to the Fraser Canyon" by Anderson.

2013.6.18.1.2 CPR management and administration, 2005-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian Pacific Railway national and regional

management and administration, particularly as they affect British Columbia.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.18.1.3 CPR forms, 2005-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of original samples of Canadian Pacific Railway forms, tickets, certificates,

customs reports, manual block system clearance forms, and others.

2013.6.18.1.4 "Van Horne's Road", 1981 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a book by Omer Lavallee entitled "Van Horne's Road: An illustrated

account of the construction and first years of operation of the Canadian Pacific

transcontinental railway".

2013.6.18.1.5 Publicity material produced by CPR, 1968-2006 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of publicity material produced by the Canadian Pacific Railway, including

promotional pamphlets, a CPR catalogue of merchandise, "Spanner", and a booklet about

the Rogers Pass Project.

2013.6.18.1.6 "A Short History of Rogers Pass and Glacier Park", 1966 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a booklet by M. Daem and E.E. Dickey entitled "A Short History of Rogers

Pass and Glacier Park", first published in 1965.

2013.6.18.1.7 "The Spiral Tunnels and the Big Hill: A Canadian Railway Adventure", 1999 File consists of a book by Graeme Pole entitled "The Spiral Tunnels and the Big Hill: A

Canadian Railway Adventure".

2013.6.18.1.8 "The Influence of the C.P.R. on Land Development and Architecture in Vancouver,

1886-1929", 1974 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a paper or possibly a thesis by D. Bodnar entitled "The Influence of the

C.P.R. on Land Development and Architecture in Vancouver, 1886-1929".

2013.6.18.1.9 Craigellachie commemorative token saluting Canadian Pacific Railway pioneers,

1985 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a Craigellachie commemorative token saluting Canadian Pacific Railway

pioneers and the driving of "the last spike" that linked Canada from sea to sea. Coin token

notes that it has a one dollar value in Craigellachie and that it expires November 7, 1985.


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Subseries 18.2: CPR Early Days

Box #40

2013.6.18.2.1 CPR early days, 1880-1900, 2005-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the early days Canadian Pacific Railway

between 1880 and 1900. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles: "Bridging the Fraser

at Cisco, 1882-1884" by Meridew; "Railway Tales from the Inland Sentinel" by Meridew;

"Building the CPR through Agassiz and Port Hammond" by Meridew; "A Man with

Connections: John A. Mara and the CPR" by Meridew; "Canada's Transcontinental

Passenger Trains, 1886 and 1978" by Angus; "Pacific Division Sections from Abbott to

Marpole, 1886-1909" by Meridew; "William Cornelius Van Horne" by Elson; "Coal

Comes to Mountain Mainline" by Meridew; "Laying the Foundation" by D. Smith; and

"C.P.'s Last Spike--100 Years Less Three Months, Later" by D. Johnson.

2013.6.18.2.2 Construction of CPR main line in British Columbia, 2008-2013 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding the construction of the Canadian Pacific

Railway main line in British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information

on tunnel boring, Craigellachie and the driving of the last spike, R.L. Harris, Onderdonk,

and the incorporation of the CPR company.

2013.6.18.2.3 Chinese labour force for construction of the CPR main line in British Columbia,

2012-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Chinese labour force involved in the

construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line in British Columbia.


from periodicals. Includes an article by Davies entitled "An Assessment of the Size of the

Chinese Labour Force and the Number of Deaths incurred in Building the CPR in B.C. in

1880-1885".

2013.6.18.2.4 CPR tunnels in the Rockies, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel construction

in the Rockies. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following articles: "The Spiral and Connaught

Tunnels" by J. Marsh; "CP Rail Goes Under Ground: The Longest Tunnel in North

America is Canada's Newest" by R. Steed; "CPR Connaught Tunnel and Electric Token

Block System" by Davies; "CP Rail's Connaught Tunnel" by J.A. Beatty; "Third Conquest

of Rogers Pass: This time, CP tames the Selkirks for $24 million a mile" by K. Keefe; "The

Connaught Tunnel, 1916-1991" by R. Nobbs; and "CP Rail's Rogers Pass Project" from the

Golden Star.


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Subseries 18.3: CPR Main Line, Post 1900

Box #41

2013.6.18.3.1 CPR main line, post-1900, 2005-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway main line

(from the Alberta border to Vancouver) from 1900 to the present. Predominantly consists


the following works: "Runaway in the Rockies" by D. Wood; "Clanwilliam Bridge Project

Recalls Changes to CPR Line" by Meridew; "CP Rail to Start Double-Tracking its Main

Line" by Wilson; "The Electric Block System in CPR's Connaught Tunnel" by Davies;

"Railroading Life in Harrison Mills" by Nicklason; "Memories of Notch Hill"; "Steam

Hauled Silk Trains" by Cote; and "Last Permanent Pusher Service on CPR" by Dewar.

2013.6.18.3.2 CPR main line photographs, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of depictions of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line (from the Alberta

border to Vancouver). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, postcards, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.18.3.3 CPR main line branches, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding branches off the Canadian Pacific Railway

main line in British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the Arrow

Lakes branch (Revelstoke to Arrowhead); the Okanagan branch (Sicamous to Okanagan

Landing); the Mission branch (Mission City to Huntingdon); and the New Westminster

branch (Coquitlam to New Westminster).

2013.6.18.3.4 CPR advertising, 1983 [1 sound recording] File consists of a 45" record containing an advertisement for CP Rail entitled "Steel

Wheel". Side B contains the French version of the advertisement, entitled "Grands

Horizons".


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Subseries 18.4: CPR Areas

Box #42-43

2013.6.18.4.01 CPR in Metro Vancouver, 1981-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway in Metro

Vancouver. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Rise and Fall of the Marpole

Industrial Lead" by E. Johnson; "CPR's Arbutus Line: 10 Years After" by Smith; "CPR's

Changing Scene on Lulu Island" by E. Johnson; "CPR's Vancouver Tunnel: A Tale of

Two Portals" by Smith; "Railways in New Westminster Area"; "Arbutus Line Operations

End with Last Run to Molson's" by Smith; and "C.P.R. Personnel Employed at

Vancouver, B.C., 1889".

2013.6.18.4.02 CPR Vancouver-English Bay branch, 1979-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway English Bay

branch in Vancouver. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Late Kitsilano

Railway Trestle, 1886-1982" by N. Adams; "The Dunsmuir Street Railway Tunnel in

Vancouver--End of an Era" by Oakley; "English Bay Branch, CPR, Vancouver" (B.C.

Rail Guide No. 8) by Davies; and "The CPR's English Bay Branch: The Intended

Terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway?" by Davies and Nicklason.

2013.6.18.4.03 Downtown Vancouver railway history photograph competition, 1975 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of Davies' entry to the Downtown Vancouver Railway History Photograph

Competition. Includes supplementary information to photographs.

2013.6.18.4.04 Railways of southeastern British Columbia - Sources and summaries, 2005-2013 [1

cm of textual records] File consists of source material and summary histories regarding railways in southeastern

British Columbia, particularly the Canadian Pacific Railway. Predominantly consists of


the following works: "Railway Development in Southern British Columbia from 1890 on"

by A. McCulloch; "Gradients in the Kootenays" by Davies; "Railways in the Nelson and

Trail Areas" by Davies; "Across the Great Divide by CP Rail" by Elson; "The Big Hill

and the Mountain Section" by T. Crump; "Work-Train to Tye" by H. Riegger; and "Coal

to Japan" by R. Loat.

2013.6.18.4.05 "The Skyline Limited: The Kaslo and Slocan Railway", 1994 [2.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of a book by Robert D. Turner and David S. Wilkie entitled "The Skyline

Limited: The Kaslo and Slocan Railway--Narrow Gauge Railroading and Sternwheelers

in the Kootenays".

2013.6.18.4.06 Nakusp & Slocan Branch and Kaslo & Slocan Branch, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway Nakusp &

Slocan Branch, South Slocan-Slocan City Branch, and Kaslo & Slocan Branch.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Memories of CPR's Kootenay

Switchbacks" by D. Purdy; "Cecchini's Lost Mine" by N.L. Barlee; federal legal

documents about abandonment of the Kaslo Subdivision; "The Nakusp & Slocan

Railway: Early Railway Days in the Kootenays" by D. Smith; and "Rosebery Barge Slip -

CP Rail Kaslo Subdivision August 1983" by Davies.


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2013.6.18.4.07 Crows Nest Pass Railway, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway Crows Nest

Pass Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the Crowsnest to Nelson route,

the Kimberley branch, and the Kootenay Central Railway (Cranbrook to Golden).

2013.6.18.4.08 Minor rail lines in southeastern British Columbia, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian Pacific Railway minor rail lines

in southeastern British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information on the

following branches and lines: Nelson to Castlegar; Castlegar to Trail and Rossland;

Castlegar to Midway; Lardeau to Gerrard branch; and copper hauling lines around Grand

Forks.

2013.6.18.4.09 "Canadian Pacific in the Okanagan and Kootenay Valleys of British Columbia: The

Early Years of Diesels", 1992 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Jim Hope entitled "Canadian Pacific in the Okanagan and

Kootenay Valleys of British Columbia: The Early Years of Diesels".

2013.6.18.4.10 "Railways of the West Kootenay: Volume Two", 1983 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by G. Doeksen entitled "Railways of the West Kootenay:

Volume Two", which is part of the Railways of Western Canada series.

2013.6.18.4.11 "The Evolution of Railways in the Kootenays", 1970 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a UBC thesis by Ronald H. Meyer entitled "The Evolution of Railways in

the Kootenays".


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Series 19: Kettle Valley Railway (KVR)

Box #44-46

2013.6.19.01 Kettle Valley Railway, 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the CPR's Kettle Valley Railway in general.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "History of Track Sections/Houses

(Maintenance of Way) CPR/KVR/GNR Princeton Subdivision" by Davies; "C.P.R. Kettle

Valley Railway Beaverdell: Carmi Sub-Division, Kootenay Division (Nelson H.Q.),

Western Region" by Davies; "The Kettle Valley Railway--Fifty Years of Passenger Service

Ends" by Boundary Historical Society; "Coquihalla Railway Subdivision--C.P.R." by

Davies; and "Brookmere: A C.P.R. Divisional Point - Part I" by Hind. Also includes a

federal Railway Transport Committee Order regarding the abandonment of the Nicola spur

in 1980.

2013.6.19.02 KVR Carmi Sub-division (Penticton to Midway), 1981-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the CPR's Kettle Valley Railway Carmi Sub-

Division (Penticton to Midway). Includes an article by Hal Riegger entitled "Speeder on the

Carmi Sub". Also includes a listing of demerit marks for KVR employees circa 1963-1965

and other original documents from the Kootenay Division.

2013.6.19.03 KVR Osoyoos Branch (Penticton to Osoyoos), 2011-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the CPR's Kettle Valley Railway Osoyoos

Branch (Penticton to Osoyoos). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.19.04 KVR Nicola spur, 2003-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the CPR's Kettle Valley Railway Nicola Spur

(from Merritt). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Merritt Subdivision

Mileposts" by Sanford and "Summary of Information Related to the Application of

Canadian Pacific Limited to Abandon a Portion of the Nicola Spur, Merritt to Nicola"

(1979).

2013.6.19.05 "The Railway Development in Southern British Columbia from 1890 on", 1938 [0.5

cm of textual records] File consists of a photocopied 1938 work by A. McCulloch entitled "The Railway

Development in Southern British Columbia from 1890 on, and, Some Reasons for Building

the Kettle Valley Railway, and the lines of the Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern Railway

and Navigation Company in British Columbia".

2013.6.19.06 KVR demise and dismantling, 2003-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the dismantling of the Kettle Valley Railway between

Penticton and Spences Bridge. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the federal order of 21 June 1990

allowing the abandonment of the Kettle Valley Railway between Penticton and Spences

Bridge. Also includes an article by Davies entitled "Requiem for a Railway: Demise and

Dismantling of Kettle Valley Railway, British Columbia 1989-1991".


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2013.6.19.07 KVR preservation, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of documents regarding actions taken to preserve the Kettle Valley Railway.


from periodicals. Includes material about the initial work to create the heritage railway, but

excludes material regarding the Kettle Valley Heritage Steam Railway once it commenced

revenue traffic.

2013.6.19.08 Davies' 1990 proposals for KVR preservation, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a proposal and correspondence to and from David Davies with the City of

Penticton regarding the preservation of a section of CP trackage as a tourist attraction in the

vicinity of Penticton to Faulder.

2013.6.19.09 On Track issues, 1994-1996 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of four issues of "On Track", the newsletter of the Kettle Valley Railway

Heritage Society.

2013.6.19.10 "The Kettle Valley and its Railways", 1981 [2.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Hal Riegger entitled "The Kettle Valley and its Railways:

A Pictorial History of Rail Development in Southern British Columbia and the Building of

the Kettle Valley Railway".

2013.6.19.11 "Myra's Men: Building the Kettle Valley Railway, Myra Canyon to Penticton", 2008

[1 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Maurice Williams entitled "Myra's Men: Building the

Kettle Valley Railway, Myra Canyon to Penticton".

2013.6.19.12 "Cycling the Kettle Valley Railway", 1998 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Dan and Sandra Langford entitled "Cycling the Kettle

Valley Railway".

2013.6.19.13 "Exploring the Kettle Valley Railway", 1989 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Beth Hill entitled "Exploring the Kettle Valley Railway".

2013.6.19.14 "McCulloch's Wonder: The Story of the Kettle Valley Railway", 1977 [2 cm of textual

records] File consists of a publication by Barrie Sanford entitled "McCulloch's Wonder: The Story

of the Kettle Valley Railway".

2013.6.19.15 "Steam on the Kettle Valley: A Railway Heritage Remembered", 1995 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of a publication by Robert D. Turner entitled "Steam on the Kettle Valley: A

Railway Heritage Remembered".

2013.6.19.16 "Steel Rails and Iron Men: A Pictorial History of the Kettle Valley Railway", 1990 [2

cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Barrie Sanford entitled "Steel Rails and Iron Men: A

Pictorial History of the Kettle Valley Railway".


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Series 20: Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway (E&N)

Box #47

2013.6.20.1 General history, 2006-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of general histories of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway. Predominantly

consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.

Includes the following works: "A Historic Guide to the E & N Railway" by Baird; "List of E

& N Stations"; "E&N Developments on Vancouver Island" by Davies; "Trackside, Esquimalt

and Nanaimo Railway" by MacLachlan; and "Vancouver Island's Railways" by Bob Turner.

2013.6.20.2 CPR operations to 1979, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the CPR operations of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo

Railway up to 1979. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Train That

Refused to Die" by Hoffmeister; "Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Passenger Trains &

R.P.O.s"; "Recollections of an E&N Sectionman" by Batchelor; "Once Upon a Roller

Coaster" by Hoffmeister; "Vancouver Island Today" by Robert D. Turner; and "Ladysmith's

Modern Logging Operation Worthy Challenge for Railmen's Skills" by Morant. Also

includes public timetables.

2013.6.20.3 CPR operations, 1980-1998, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the CPR operations of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo

Railway between 1980 and 1998. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "A Brief

History of the E & N" by MacLachlan and "E and N Crofton Spur" by Davies.

2013.6.20.4 E&N Railway, post 1998, 2002-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway after 1998.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from

periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Crumbling E&N at November 2005" by

Davies; "A New Life Dawns for the E&N as Foundation Takes Over" by Ian Smith;

"Canadian Pacific First Generation Diesel Returns to Rail Log for CPR in the Alberni

Valley" by Grist; and "E&N Demise Appears at Hand" by Ian Smith.

2013.6.20.5 E&N forms and paperwork, 1981-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway original forms and paperwork.

2013.6.20.6 E&N public timetables, 1982-2000 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway public timetable pamphlets.


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Series 21: Canadian National Railway

Box #48-52

Subseries 21.1: CNR General

Box #48

2013.6.21.1.1 CNR chronology, statistics, and summary histories, 2005-2013 [2 cm of textual

records] File consists of Canadian National Railway chronologies, statistics, and general histories.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "History of Canadian National Railways in

B.C."; "Term of Convenience to Legal Entity: The Canadian National Railways, 1918 to

1923" by K. MacKenzie; and "Sir Henry Thornton" by MacKay.

2013.6.21.1.2 CNR miscellaneous material, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of miscellaneous research material related to the Canadian National Railway.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Prince George Terminal Operating

Manual" effective August 2009; "CN Transportation of Dangerous Goods" effective

August 2009; "Rail Customers of CNR in BC in 1977 who had Spur/Siding Access" by

Davies; "Inventory of CNR Stations in British Columbia c. 1975"; and "CN Wins BCR

Freight Operations: Anatomy of the Deal" by Ian Smith. Also includes CN Rail Mountain

Region Time Table 14 effective June 1, 1981.

2013.6.21.1.3 CNR organization, management, finances, and national policies, 1981-2013 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of material related to Canadian National Railway general and non-regional

organization, management, finances, and national policies. Predominantly consists of


the following works: "The 40th Anniversary of the CN Symbol"; "Best Worst to First in 10

Years" by Tom Murray; "Designs for the Times: The Story of the CN Design Program";

and "CN Takes Control of BNSF's Vancouver Lines".

2013.6.21.1.4 "Canadian National in the West (Volume Six)", 1995 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Ray Matthews entitled "Canadian National in the West

(Volume Six)".

2013.6.21.1.5 CNR forms, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of Canadian National Railway original forms and paperwork.


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Subseries 21.2: CNR Areas

Box #49

2013.6.21.2.1 Canadian Northern Railway, 1910-1920, 2005-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian Northern Railway, which existed


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Building the

Mountain Railroad: Canadian Pacific vs. Canadian Northern in British Columbia" by

Bailey; "Sternwheelers of the Thompson" by Davies; and "Mystery: Lost Locomotive near

Avola" by Davies.

2013.6.21.2.2 CNR main line, Jasper to Vancouver, 1993-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway. Predominantly


Includes the following works: "CN Main Line in B.C. Route Description" by Lussier; "The

Anderson Stove" by Reid; "Ice and Gravel at MP 23 Albreda Sub., near Lucerne, B.C." by

Emmington and Lill; "Riding a CN Caboose on the Clearwater Sub., 1989" by Davies; and

"CP Nepa/CN Coho - The East End Hotspot" by Clark.

2013.6.21.2.3 CNR Vancouver Island lines, 1983-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway Vancouver

Island lines. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "A History of Saanich Peninsula

Railways" by Harvey; "CNR Main Line on Vancouver Island" by Davies; and "Rebuilding

the Kinsol Trestle" by Robert D. Turner and Al Lill.

2013.6.21.2.4 CNR Greater Vancouver lines, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway Greater

Vancouver lines. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "CN Extends Ewen Branch

on Lulu Island" by Johnson; "The Canadian Northern Pacific on Lulu Island" by Johnson;

and "CNR's Lulu Island Branch Failed to Make Connections" by Johnson.

2013.6.21.2.5 CNR trestle and embankment at Lyon Creek, 2007-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway trestle and

embankment at Lyon Creek. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works by Davies:

"Embankment, or the tale of Buried Treasure and a Lost Locomotive" and "Embankment

Update". Also includes information on the 0-4-0 contractor's locomotive #25 "Samson",

which was used in the construction of the embankment at Lyon Creek.


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Subseries 21.3: CNR North Line

Box #50-51

2013.6.21.3.1 Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in BC, Red Pass Junction to Prince Rupert, 1983-2013

[2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in British

Columbia, which ran from Red Pass Junction to Prince Rupert. Predominantly consists of


the following works: "Charles Melville Hays and the C.R.H.A." by Boles; "Prince Rupert:

Gateway to the Pacific Northwest" by Downs; "The East Line Section of the Grand Trunk

Pacific Railway in Central British Columbia" by Kent Sedgwick; "Early Days of the Fraser

Sub. of the G.T.P.R" by Davies; and "GTPRL: Traffic, 1915-1920" by Patterson. Also

includes a hand-drawn map by Davies detailing the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway route.

2013.6.21.3.2 "Whistling Through the West", 1980 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Phylis Bowman entitled "Whistling Through the West".

2013.6.21.3.3 "Smithers: Grand Trunk Pacific Freight and Passenger Division Headquarters",

1979 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by the Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society

entitled "Smithers: Grand Trunk Pacific Freight and Passenger Division Headquarters".

2013.6.21.3.4 CNR British Columbia North Line - Jasper to Prince Rupert, 2000-2013 [2 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material relating to the British Columbia North Line (Jasper to

Prince Rupert) after it switched to Canadian National Railway ownership in 1922.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The British Columbia Northeast Coal

Development Project: A Canadian National Perspective" by Patterson; "Destiny's Railroad"

by Neuberger; "CNR in McBride area"; "Canadian National's Tete Jaune Cut-off Project"

by Patterson; "Kwinitsa Depot, CNR, as at July 1980" by Davies; "History of Track

Upgradings on CNR North Line (Jasper to Prince Rupert), 1945-1985" by Davies; "The

Port of Prince Rupert" by Patterson; "Prince George: The Railway Hub of Central British

Columbia" by Bernsohn and Lill; "Doin' the Fraser" by Patterson; "Canada's Armoured

Train"; and "No. 1 Armoured Train" by Grimshaw.

2013.6.21.3.5 CNR train orders, Prince George-Prince Rupert, 1980, 1980 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of Canadian National Railway train orders from 1980 for the route between

Prince George and Prince Rupert. Train orders are mainly to do with the upgrading of track

bed and track (136 lb continuous rail and 12" depth rock ballast) to accept carousel train of

coal from northeastern BC and wheat from Ridley Terminals on the outskirts of Prince

Rupert. Coal trains to Tumbler Ridge started running 1 December 1983.

2013.6.21.3.6 "CN's British Columbia North Line: An Historical Perspective", 2000 [2 cm of

textual records] File consists of a manuscript by Tom Patterson entitled "Canadian National's British

Columbia North Line: An Historical Perspective". Also includes correspondence between

Davies and Patterson.


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2013.6.21.3.7 GTPR bridge at Prince George, 1998-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway bridge at

Prince George. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Not 'A Bridge Too Far' But

One Far Enough, or, How the G.T.P. Crossed the Fraser at Prince George, British

Columbia" by Davies; "Date Plotting Chart, CN Bridge--Prince George" by Davies; copied

extracts from a field pocket book of J.G. Legrand, Chief Bridge Engineer; and "Building

Bridge Substructures on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway" by Ruegnitz. Also includes a

1998 Rand McNally Prince George city map.

2013.6.21.3.8 Illustrations of the GTPR bridge at Prince George, 1998-2000 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of depictions of the formerly Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (now Canadian

National Railway) bridge at Prince George. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, postcards, printed archival images, and clippings from

periodicals.


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Subseries 21.4: CNR Okanagan Branch

Box #52

2013.6.21.4.1 Okanagan branch infrastructure and operation, 2001-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material relating to the Canadian National Railway Okanagan

branch infrastructure and operation. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, clippings from periodicals, and notes. Includes the following works: "CNR Kamloops-Armstrong Branch Line: Monte Lake" by Davies; "CP Okanagan

Subdivision/CN Okanagan Subdivision/CN Lumby Subdivision"; "Okanagan Branch"; and

"Trains to the Okanagan" by Jim Hope.

2013.6.21.4.2 Okanagan branch locomotives and self-propelled coaches, 2001-2013 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material relating to Canadian National Railway Okanagan branch

locomotives and self-propelled cars. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

excerpts from books, clippings from periodicals, and notes. Includes the following works: "M-3 Consolidations and the Significance of #2141 to Railroading in the Kamloops

Region" by Bert Hyde; "Steam Locomotives Observed on Branch for 1926 through 1958";

and "The CNR Jitneys of Kamloops: 1920-1950" by Davies.

2013.6.21.4.3 Okanagan branch photographs, 2001-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of depictions of the Canadian National Railway Okanagan branch.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, clippings from

periodicals, and postcards.

2013.6.21.4.4 "CNR Okanagan Branch - Kamloops to Armstrong Section History", 2001-2002 [0.5

cm of textual records] File consists of drafts of an article by David Davies entitled "CNR Okanagan Branch--

Kamloops to Armstrong Section Only--Its History".

2013.6.21.4.5 Okanagan branch plans, 2001-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of photocopies of track plans for the CNR Okanagan branch between

Kamloops and Armstrong.

2013.6.21.4.6 Okanagan branch track details, 1997 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a document contains CN Rail Okanagan Sub-division track details for the

Kamloops to Armstrong section.

2013.6.21.4.7 Kamloops to Armstrong section research notes, 1996-1997 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of Davies' research notes regarding the CN Kamloops-Falkland-Armstrong

branch line and notes from his hi-rail trip on that branch in September 1996.

2013.6.21.4.8 "Memories of Canadian Pacific Steam Power in British Columbia", 1996 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of a publication by Jim Hope and Donald Bain entitled "Memories of

Canadian Pacific Steam Power in British Columbia".


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Series 22: Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail

Box #53-55

Subseries 22.1: Pacific Great Eastern Railway

Box #53-54

2013.6.22.1.01 PGE Annual Reports, 1963-1974 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of Pacific Great Eastern Railway Annual Reports for the years 1963, 1965,

1968, 1970, and 1972-1974.

2013.6.22.1.02 PGE publications, 1965-2003 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of publications published or sponsored by the Pacific Great Eastern Railway

or BC Rail. Includes the following works: "Cariboo Prospector Passenger Train, 1956-

2002" (2003); "Pacific Great Eastern Railway: A Presentation Depicting the Growth of

the Railway Since its Inception" (1965); "Northern British Columbia: The Awakening

Giant", a paper presented by J.S. Broadbent to the Prince George Construction

Association and Northern B.C. Construction Association (1971); "Pacific Great Eastern:

Profile of a Modern Railroad" (1969); and "Pacific Great Eastern Railway Patterns of

Growth" (1972).

2013.6.22.1.03 PGE and BC Rail histories, 1986-2000 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of publications by Timothy J. Horton entitled "The British Columbia

Railway (Volume One)", "The Pacific Great Eastern Railway (Volume Two)", and "The

Pacific Great Eastern Railway (Volume Three)".

2013.6.22.1.04 "British Columbia's Own Railroad", 1982 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Lorraine Harris entitled "British Columbia's Own

Railroad".

2013.6.22.1.05 "Pacific Great Eastern Steam Locomotives", 1984 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Patrick O. Hind entitled "Pacific Great Eastern Steam

Locomotives".

2013.6.22.1.06 "Report on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway", 1922 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a British Columbia Provincial Government publication by W.P. Hinton

entitled "Report on the Pacific Great Eastern Railway: Its Organization and Operation,

with Recommendations".

2013.6.22.1.07 "Northwest Digest" Special PGE Railway Edition, 1952 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a May 1952 special edition of the Northwest Digest that features the

Pacific Great Eastern Railway.


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2013.6.22.1.08 PGE and BC Rail historical summaries and general data, 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual

records] File consists of historical summaries and general data for the Pacific Great Eastern

Railway and later, BC Rail. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "P.G.E.R.

1914 to 1923, Progressive Dates of Commencement of Passenger Service" by Davies;

"Splintered Dream" by Schmidt; "Arriving at Squamish in 1928: The Story of Eric P.

Stathers" by Eric Stathers; "Tales of Trails and Rails: CPR, PGE, and Others North of

Squamish" by Eric Johnson; "Pacific Great Eastern Railway: Moving British Columbia's

Resources to the Markets of the World" (1971); "B.C. Rail in Review" (1974); "An

Electrified Finale" by Dale Sanders; "Brief Overview of the PGE, BCR, and BC Rail" by

Douglas Smith; "Remembering BC Rail" by Mark Forseille; "All time PGE, BCR, BC

Rail Roster" by Paul C. Smith; "The PGE is a 'Different' Railway" by Peter Cox; and

"North to the Yukon!" by C. Willis Creighton. Also includes 1974 and 1995 BC Rail

schedules.

2013.6.22.1.09 PGE forms, 1981-1989 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of Pacific Great Eastern Railway original forms and paperwork.

2013.6.22.1.10 Railways at Seton Portage, 1969 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an original manuscript by David Davies entitled "Railways at Seton

Portage, B.C.". Includes original photographs from 1969.

2013.6.22.1.11 PGE era to 1971, 1979-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Pacific Great Eastern Railway up until its

transition to the British Columbia Railway in 1971. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the

following works: "Diverging Lines: The PGE at Lillooet" by Johnson and Hind; "Bridge

River and the Pacific Great Eastern Railway" by Hind; "Passenger Fares, PGE, late 1958"

by Davies; "P.G.E. between Quesnel and Prince George: Original Routing" by Davies;

"The PGE Iron Ore Spur at Alta Lake and the Iron King Mine: PGE's First Bulk Mineral

Shipper" by Johnson; "1931 PGER Deviation at Lillooet" by Davies; "Ballad of the

P.G.E." by Harry Hopkins; "PGE's Shalalth Auto Ferry Service" by Hind; and "How the

P.G.E. Changed my Life" by Basil Franey. Also includes information on the PGER dock

at Squamish, the PGE in Lillooet, and the PGE's name train 'North Country Limited'.


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Subseries 22.2: BC Rail

Box #55

2013.6.22.2.1 BC Rail, 1972-1979, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding BC Rail for the 1972-1979 period. Predominantly

consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: PGE/BC Rail passenger train schedules for 1971-1972 and

1974; a July-August 1975 issue of "The Coupler" (vol. 17, no. 6); and a May 1972 issue of

"The Coupler" (vol. 14, no. 4). Also includes a British Columbia Railway iron-on badge of

the railway's crest and a hand-drawn map by Davies of the PGE/BC Rail route.

2013.6.22.2.2 BC Rail, 1980-1989, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding BC Rail for the 1980-1989 period.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Seton Lake Tunnel Gets Green Light" by

Wilson; "Rails into the Wild" by Coull; and a piece of the electrification of the BC Rail

Tumbler Ridge branch. Also include BC Rail passenger schedules for 1985 and 1989.



from periodicals. Includes the following works: "From Vancouver to Prince George to

Prince Rupert, and back" by Zimmerman; "BC Rail Launches Dinner Train Service" by

Smith and Johnson; and BC Rail updates in the Sandhouse journal. Also includes BC Rail

passenger schedules for 1993 and 1990, as well as 1996, 1997, and 1998 schedules for BC

Scenic Rail Tours (Royal Hudson, Whistler Explorer, Cariboo Prospector).



from periodicals. Includes the following works: "BC Rail Passenger Service: It Was a

Good Ride" by Schultz; "WCRA Wilderness Tour--The Final Installment?" by Meldrum;

"BC Rail Kills Off Passenger Services" by Ian Smith; "BC Rail Fleet Dispersed: Where

Are They Now?" by Smith; "CN-BC Rail Deal Drags Its Heels" by Smith; and "BC Rail

Parcels Out Passenger Equipment, Looks for More Buyers". Also includes 2002 schedules

the Cariboo Prospector and a schedule for shuttle service between Seton Portage-Shalalth-

Lillooet. BC Rail passenger service ended on October 31, 2002.

2013.6.22.2.5 BC Rail under CN ownership, post-2004, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding BC Rail line under CN ownership after 2004.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Kaoham Shuttle Continues BC Rail Passenger Tradition"

and "BC Rail Handed to CN as Takeover Deal Approved" by Smith; "CN-BC Rail

Partnership: The Right Fit" by CN; and "Recalling a Vacation and Train Wreck at Seton

Portage, 1969" by Davies.

2013.6.22.2.6 PGE/BC Rail Dease Lake extension, 2010-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Pacific Great Eastern Railway and BC Rail Dease

Lake extension. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions and clippings from

periodicals. Includes the following works: "PGE/BCR: Dease Lake Extension - First 25

Years, 1968 to 1993"; PGE/BCR Dease Lake Branch Progress at end of 1974; "Dease Lake

or Bust: BC Rail's Takla Sub, a Socred Mega-Project, Lives On" by Johnson; and "To

Alaska or Bust on a Mixed Train: Was BCR's Dease Lake line too late...or too early?" by

Patterson and McMillan. Also includes an annotated map of the Dease Lake extension.


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Series 23: VIA Rail

Box #56

2013.6.23.1 Formation of VIA Rail in British Columbia, 1978-1982, 1983-2013 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of research material regarding the formation of VIA Rail in British Columbia


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the VIA Rail system timetable for 1977, the

first year of operation; "VIA's B.C. Trains See Ups and Downs" by Ian Smith; "VIA Rail

Canada Incorporated: Crown Corporation Passenger Trains" by Burrows; VIA Rail ticket

stubs; "Looking Back at 25 Years of VIA Rail Canada"; a VIA Rail timetable for 1980; and

brochures for "The Skeena: A Rocky Mountain Adventure" from 2003.

2013.6.23.2 VIA Rail in British Columbia, 1983-1995, 1983-1995 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia in the period


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an article by Gerson entitled "VIA What?:

Canada's Rail Passenger Service is Called Via but There are so Few Trains Remaining, it

Probably means Via Bus or Via Plane"; "The VIA Cutbacks Announced October 4, 1989"; a

map of VIA services and connections; a 1985 Malahat Railiner schedule; a 1988 national

timetable; a 1995 E&N Railiner schedule; a punch-out train model of a LRC Coach; "The

Last Canadian: Being One Person's Account of the Last Run of the Canadian on CP's Route

Through the Mountains" by Lorne Nicklason; "VIA's 'Occidental Express'" by Gormick;

"Via VIA: The Information Guide to VIA Rail Canada"; VIA Rail Annual Report 1987; and

a 1994 national timetable.

2013.6.23.3 VIA Rail in British Columbia, 1996-2010, 1996-2010 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding VIA Rail in British Columbia in the period


books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes VIA Rail advertisements; "The Skeena: A

Neighbourhood on Wheels" by Wheeler; "VIA Rail in the 1990s" by Box; "A Government

Railroad that Works?" by Johnston; "VIA Rail Marks Canadian's 50th Birthday" by Smith;

and "VIA Rail Canada Since 1990" by Shron.

2013.6.23.4 Amtrak-VIA Rail connection, 1998-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding VIA Rail's link with Amtrak, connecting

Vancouver, BC with Seattle and Portland. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes Amtrak

schedules for the Seattle/Vancouver route, "By Train to Seattle, Again: The Inaugural of the

Mount Baker International" by Nicklason; and "Safe at any Speed: Amtrak asks FRA for

Talgo Waiver".


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Series 24: Great Northern Railway (GNR)

Boxes #57-58

2013.6.24.01 Great Northern Railway in British Columbia: History, statistics, and general

information, 1981-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of historical, statistical, and general material regarding the Great Northern

Railway in British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Great

Canadian Railway Bluff" by Webb; "Farewell, CB&Q, GN, NP, and SP&S; hello, BN:

Merger musings prompted by what took place on March 2, 1970" by D.P. Morgan;

"Dismantling of G.N.R. Tracks Within British Columbia" compiled by Davies; and "The

Third Main Line of the Great Northern Railway" by Ewert. Also includes excerpts from

passenger schedules.

2013.6.24.02 GNR in the BC lower mainland, 1981-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Great Northern Railway in the British

Columbia Lower Mainland. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "BNSF Sells

Vancouver Docks to Southern Railway" by Ian Smith; "Colebrook Section House Meets its

Demise" by Ward; "Eastern Extremity of GNR Penetration in Fraser Valley: Cannor and

Kilgaard" by Davies; "A Chronology of the Great Northern Railway in the Lower

Mainland" by Ewert; "Riding the Guichon Line to Sumas and Back in 1924" by Atkey;

"Huntingdon (Canada) and Sumas (USA) Interchange prior to 1970" by Davies; "The

Railway History of Delta" by Preddy; "Industrial Spur Gone, Lake City Spur Torn Up" by

Ian Smith; "A 1908 Ride on the New Westminster Southern" by Atkey; "The Railway to

Port Guichon: 1903-1938" by Atkey; "The Great Northern from Vancouver to the

International Boundary" by Grecula; and "90 Years Rail Passenger Service in the

Vancouver-Seattle Corridor" by Norris Adams.

2013.6.24.03 Great Northern Railway in British Columbia (outside of the Lower Mainland), 1981-

2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Great Northern Railway in the British

Columbia outside of the Lower Mainland. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following

works: "GNR Branch Line: Oroville to Princeton" by Davies; "Bedlington & Nelson

Railway, 1900-1914" by Davies; "G.N.R. Branch in the East Kootenays, 1902 to 1936:

Rexford (Montana, USA)-Newgate (Border)-Elko-Fernie-Michel" by Davies; and "G.N.R.

Midway to Oroville Line" by Davies.

2013.6.24.04 GNR in British Columbia: Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway (Waneta

to Nelson). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "BN Branch Line: Border to

Nelson" by Davies; "The Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway" by Barone; and information

about the GNR in the Nelson area by Gerry & Corwin Doeksen.

2013.6.24.05 "Railways of the West Kootenay - Part 3", 1988 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Gerry & Corwin Doeksen entitled "Railways of the West

Kootenay - Part 3", which is volume five of the Railways of Western Canada series.


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2013.6.24.06 Crows Nest Southern Railway GNR branch, 1981-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Crows Nest Southern Railway GNR branch.


from periodicals. Includes the an article by Davies entitled "Nest of Crow and Track of

Iron".

2013.6.24.07 Elk Valley to Fernie, 1981-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Great Northern Railway in Elk Valley and

Fernie. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Fort Macleod and its Railroad

Dream"; "Last Trip on the Crowsnest Passenger Train" by Howitt; "Morrissey Fernie &

Michel Rly.: Great Northern coal from Crows Nest Mines" by Burrows; "Working on the

Railway Gang over Crow's Nest Pass" by Compton; "Recollections of Baynes Lake and

Waldo and of Early Day Logging in the Southeast Kootenay District" by Affleck; "The

Crows Nest Southern Railway" by Davies; and "Nest of Crow and Track of Iron" by

Davies.

2013.6.24.08 Coal, Fernie, and the Great Northern Railway, 1981-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Great Northern Railway in relation to

Fernie, British Columbia and its coal production. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the

information about coal production in Fernie, maps, timetables, coke ovens, and the 1908

Fernie fire.

2013.6.24.09 "James J. Hill: Empire Builder of the Northwest", 1996 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Michael P. Malone entitled "James J. Hill: Empire Builder

of the Northwest". James Jerome Hill (September 16, 1838 – May 29, 1916) was the chief

executive officer of a family of lines headed by the Great Northern Railway.

2013.6.24.10 "Railway by the Bay: 100 Years of Trains at White Rock, Crescent Beach, and Ocean

Park", 2009 [2.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Barrie Sanford entitled "Railway by the Bay: 100 Years of

Trains at White Rock, Crescent Beach, and Ocean Park, 1909-2009".


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Series 25: British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER)

Boxes #59-60

2013.6.25.1 BC Electric Railway history and statistics, 1970-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of historical and statistical research material regarding the BC Electric Railway.


periodicals. Includes the following works: "Brief History of British Columbia Electric

Company Interurban Lines" by Cecil Maiden; "From Almost Horses to Trackless Trolleys"

from The Buzzer; "British Columbia Electric Interurbans" roster; "Some Historical Dates in

Southwest British Columbia Transit History" by Shantler; "B.C.E.R. Statistics" by Davies;

"How Three BCER Electric Freight Locomotives were Cornered Near Vancouver's

Downtown" by Davies; "Commuting in British Columbia: Vancouver's British Columbia

Electric Railway was the Canadian Equivalent of the Sprawling Pacific Electric" by Swett;

"The Centennial of Electric Traction" by Angus; and "British Columbia's Street Car

Centenary" by Ewert.

2013.6.25.2 BC Electric Railway Interurbans, 1970-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the BC Electric Railway interurbans, including

the Fraser Valley line and the Lulu Island line. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Contains the following

works: "Traction Substations" by Waddington; "By Interurban to Chilliwack: Memories of a

1949 Ride" by Hind; "How the Interurbans Came Home to British Columbia" by Turner;

"How the Rule of the Road was Changed in British Columbia" by the British Columbia

Electric Railway Company; "By BCER Interurban to Fraser Mills" by Smith; "Our

Centurions" by Webster; "How Three BCER Electric Freight Locomotives were Cornered

Near Vancouver's Downtown" by Davies; "British Columbia Electric Railway Company

Limited" by Ewert; "The Rebirth of 1231" by Murphy; "Interurban Era Ends with 1958 Run

to Steveston" by Ewert; "Preserved BCER Interurban Station Shelters" by Green; "BCER's

Connaught Car Back Home After 50 Years"; "1957 Recollections of B.C.E.R. Interurban

Line from Marpole to Steveston, Greater Vancouver" by Davies; "Series 'Six Hundreds'" by

Murphy; and "The Montreal and Southern Counties Railway" by T.C.H. Smith. Also

includes a February 21, 1958 issue (vol. 43, no. 8) of "The Buzzer", the weekly publication

of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company.

2013.6.25.3 "Diary of Significant Events in the History of BC Electric's Transportation System,

1889-1946", [ca. 1975] [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a photocopied manuscript by Harold Till, a traffic superintendent for the

British Columbia Electric Company. Manuscript is undated, circa 1947, and is entitled

"Diary of Significant Events in the History of B.C. Electric's Transportation System, 1889-

1946". Contains information regarding street car operations in Metro Vancouver run by the

British Columbia Electric Railway.


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2013.6.25.4 BC Hydro Railway, 1983-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the BC Hydro Railway. Predominantly consists


information about the formation of the BC Hydro Railway in 1961, specifications of

locomotives 960 and 961, and schedules. Contains the following works: "B.C. Hydro Rail: A

Brief History"; "Map of Railway Freight Lines Operated by British Columbia Hydro and

Power Authority"; and "B.C. Hydro Railway (The 'BCE' Route)"; "The Big Boys Little

Helper in the British Columbia Lower Mainland: She Makes rail Ends Meet--Makes

Projects--And a Host of Friends Through Efficient Service" by Adams; and "B.C. Electric -

B.C. Hydro: A Brief Survey of Rail Operations" by Ewert.

2013.6.25.5 Granville Island street railway, 2011-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Granville Island street railway operations of BC

Hydro Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books,

and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The Granville Island

Switching Operations of the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Railway" by

Sochowski and "BCER Granville Island: Extension of Industrial and Interurban Lines within

Vancouver City" by Davies.

2013.6.25.6 Nelson Electric Tramway, 1989-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Nelson Electric Tramway. Predominantly


Includes information regarding Nelson's Streetcar #23, schedules, and the Nelson Street

Tramway Society. Also includes an article by Mike Culham entitled "The Nelson Electric

Tramway" and BCRHA's Bulletin No. 3 entitled "Streetcars in the Kootenays" by Douglas

V. Parker.

2013.6.25.7 Electricity generating stations in British Columbia, May 1928, in regards to B.C. street

railways, [between 1970 and 1990] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of excerpts from the Department of the Interior Water Resources Paper No. 55

entitled "Central Electric Stations in Canada: Part II--Directory (May 1, 1928)". Davies has

excerpted information relating to electricity generating stations in British Columbia in

regards to B.C. street railways.

2013.6.25.8 "No Horsecars in Paradise: A History of the Street Railways and Public Utilities in

Victoria, British Columbia before 1897", 1981 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Douglas V. Parker entitled "No Horsecars in Paradise: A

History of the Street Railways and Public Utilities in Victoria, British Columbia before

1897".

2013.6.25.9 "The Story of the B.C. Electric Railway Company", 1986 [3 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Henry Ewert entitled "The Story of the B.C. Electric

Railway Company".


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Series 26: White Pass and Yukon Railway

Box #61

2013.6.26.1 White Pass & Yukon Railway, 1982-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the White Pass & Yukon Railway. Predominantly


Includes the following works: "A Trip on the White Pass & Yukon Route - 1994" by Lacey;

"White Pass' New Gold" by Zimmerman; "Taku Tramway, 1900 to 1937: BC's Shortest

'Short Line' Railway at 2.3 Miles" by Davies; "The White Pass & Yukon Route" by

MacBride; "America's Only Modern Narrow Gauge: White Pass & Yukon has Revamped

Everything But Its Gauge" by Morgan; "Canada's Newest Steam Operation" by Meldrum;

"The WP&YR's Lewis Lake Disaster: an 1899 Engineering Blunder" by Johnson; "Gold

Rush Line" by Bruce West; "The Amazing White Pass - Part Two: Riding the Mixed to

Whitehorse and Back" by D'Amanto; "White Pass & Yukon Route and the Ton of Gold

Special"; "The 'New' White Pass & Yukon Route: Will It Be Standard-Gauged?" by Johnson;

"White Pass Storms to New Passenger Records" by Johnson; "White Pass Centennial: One

Hundred Years and Getting Better" by Nicklason; "WY&PR's Yukon Adventure Train

Reaches Carcross" by Johnson and Cooper; and "When the US Army Took Over the White

Pass" by Douglas N.W. Smith.

2013.6.26.2 "A Railway of the Far North", [ca. 1985] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of an excerpt from the 1909 periodical "Engineering Wonders of the World"

entitled "A Railway of the Far North: The White Pass and Yukon Railway".

2013.6.26.3 "All Aboard!" onboard magazine of the White Pass & Yukon Railway, 2005, 2008 [0.5

cm of textual records] File consists of two issues of "All Aboard!", the onboard magazine of the White Pass &

Yukon Railway, from the years 2005 and 2008.

2013.6.26.4 "Diesels North! White Pass and Yukon Route", [ca. 1975] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication entitled "Diesels North! White Pass and Yukon Route".

2013.6.26.5 "White Pass & Yukon Route: A Pictorial Journey", [1998] [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a promotional publication entitled "White Pass & Yukon Route: A Pictorial

Journey".

2013.6.26.6 "The Sea-to-Sky Gold Rush Route: A Guide to the Scenic Railway of the White Pass",

1998 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Eric L. Johnson entitled "The Sea-to-Sky Gold Rush Route:

A Guide to the Scenic Railway of the White Pass".

2013.6.26.7 "The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway", 2010 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Graham Wilson entitled "The White Pass and Yukon Route

Railway".

2013.6.26.8 "The White Pass and Yukon Route: A Pictorial History", 1980 [1 cm of textual

records] File consists of a publication by Stan Cohen entitled "The White Pass and Yukon Route: A

Pictorial History"


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Series 27: Short Lines

Box #62

2013.6.27.1 Short lines in British Columbia, 1981-2013 [1.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding short line railways in British Columbia.

Predominantly consists of photocopies and clippings. Includes the following works: "Short

Lines in BC in 2011" by Davies; "Morrissey Fernie & Michel Railway: Great Northern Coal

from Crows Nest Mines" by Burrows; "Locomotives for the Little Guys: From Steam to GE

70-tonners and from SD40-2s to Gensets" by Lustig; "Vancouver Harbour Commissioners

Terminal Railway" notes by Davies; "Historical Evolution of Rail Network in B.C." maps by

Davies; "The Canadian North Eastern Railway" by Green and Smith; "Taku Tramway, 1900

to 1937: BC's Shortest 'Short Line'" by Davies; and "Stewart, B.C. and the C.N.E.R." by

Green and Turner. Contains two booklets: "The Cordwood Limited: A History of the

Victoria & Sidney Railway" by Hearn and Wilkie and "Shays on the Switchbacks: A History

of the Narrow Gauge Lenora, Mt. Sicker Railway" by White and Wilkie.

2013.6.27.2 Southern Railway of British Columbia, 1996-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Southern Railway of British Columbia (1

Oct. 1988 to present), which was preceded by the BC Hydro Railway (31 Mar. 1962) and the

BC Electric Railway Fraser Valley Interurban (4 Oct. 1910). Predominantly consists of


2013.6.27.3 Kelowna Pacific Railway, 2003-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Kelowna Pacific Railway, which was created

in 2000 from its predecessor, the CNR Okanagan Branch (which existed since February 15,

1926). Predominantly consists of photocopies and clippings from periodicals. Includes

information about the creation of the KPR, the CN Okanagan Branch, the CNR Lumby

Branch, KPR diesel locomotives, and KPR freight operations. Also includes an article by

Robertson and Elchlepp entitled "Rails in the Okanagan" and a booklet by Overend and

Bardsley entitled "Along the KPR: A Short History of one of Canada's Newest Railroads".

2013.6.27.4 Okanagan Valley Railway, 2010-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Okanagan Valley Railway, which was created

on 21 Nov. 1998. Predominantly consists of photocopies and clippings. Includes notes by

Davies on the "Okanagan Valley Railway, Short Line: 21 Nov. 1998 to 1 Sept. 2009".

2013.6.27.5 Kaslo and Slocan Railway (3 foot narrow gauge), 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the 3-foot narrow gauge Kaslo and Slocan

Railway, prior to the standard gauging of 1912-1914. Predominantly consists of photocopies,

excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Narrow

Gauge in the Kootenays" by Hearn and "The K&S Railway" by Hearn and Wilkie.

2013.6.27.6 Northern Alberta Railway in British Columbia, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Northern Alberta Railway in British

Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Sixty Years to the Peace, 1916-

1976" by George France; "Northern Alberta Railways: Its History, as it Related to its most

Westerly Branch that Terminates at Dawson Creek" compiled by Davies; "A Historical Tour

of the N.A.R. Station"; and "Thunder in Peace River Country - The Last Great West:

Canadian National's Former Northern Alberta Railways Lines" by Kozma and Bohi.

2013.6.27.7 "The Victoria and Sidney Railway, 1892-1919", 1992 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of "The Victoria and Sidney Railway, 1892-1919" by Darryl Muralt.


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Series 28: Passengers

Box #63

2013.6.28.1 Rail passengers: Overview, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of general research material regarding railway passengers. Predominantly


Includes information about the decline in North American passenger traffic in the 1950s and

1960s, how conductors should deal with problematic passengers, passenger experiences, and

fare ticketing.

2013.6.28.2 Passenger publicity, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding railway publicity directed toward potential passengers.


periodicals. Includes a 1924 CNR pamphlet "Across Canada from the Pacific to Atlantic",

which contains a pull-out route map; a Canadian National 1928 pamphlet advertising the

Canadian Rockies; ticket stubs; and many other ephemeral publications for rail passengers.

2013.6.28.3 Passenger fares, 2012-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding railway passenger fares. Predominantly consists of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes past

passenger rates for E&N, CN, BC Rail, PGE, CPR, GNR, VIA Rail, and BCER Interurbans.

2013.6.28.4 Railway hotels in British Columbia and restaurant car catering, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of material regarding railway hotels in British Columbia and restaurant car

catering. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes advertisement pamphlets for CPR hotels; a CN

memorabilia catalogue; two articles by Lorne Perry entitled "Dining as the World Slides By"

and "New Look for Uniforms"; an article by Rodger Touchie entitled "Hotels Along the

Rails"; and information about railway hotels in the B.C. and Alberta Rockies.

2013.6.28.5 Baggage and express services, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding baggage and express services for rail passengers.


periodicals. Includes information regarding baggage wagons, freight weight rates, freight

houses, and the Canadian Pacific Express Company.

2013.6.28.6 Railway Post Office, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding Railway Post Offices (RPOs). Predominantly


Includes the following works: "Railway Post Offices" by R. Thurlow Fraser; "Railway Mail

Service in British Columbia" notes by Davies; "RPOs in British Columbia" notes by Jack

Wallace; "Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Passenger Trains and R.P.O.s" by Jack Wallace;

and "Catching and Throwing the Mail" by Ted Lamson. Also includes information on postal

services on the E&N, RPO cancellation stamps, mail cars, mail cranes and catchers, and mail

sorting.


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Series 29: Freight

Boxes #64-67

2013.6.29.01 Rail freight transport overview, 2005-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general material regarding rail freight transport. Predominantly consists of


information about L.C.L. (Less-Than-Carload) service, freight way bills, car loading

statistics, freight customers in British Columbia, freight revenue, freight car pooling, the

effect of the 2008 recession on freight traffic, and freight on short lines. Also includes a

1969 CN booklet of "Car Sealing Instructions" and a 2004 publication by Jeff Wilson

entitled "The Model Railroader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks".

2013.6.29.02 Freight by location, 2005-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding rail freight based on location. Predominantly consists of

photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the

following works: "Rail Customers of CNR in BC in 1977 who had Spur/Siding Access"

compiled by Davies; "PGE/BCR Freight Customers, 1957-1994" compiled by Davies;

"Shippers on the Marpole Industrial Lead"; "CPR Freight Customers" compiled by Davies;

"List of Sawmills/Plywood Plants in BC since 1960s" compiled by Davies; and a October 1,

1950 Canadian Freight Association Western Lines Pamphlet No. 15 "Outlining Regulations

Governing Traffic Handled Under Weight Agreements and List of Weight Agreements in

Effect".

2013.6.29.03 Freight loads in transit, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding rail freight in transit. Predominantly consists of


information about unusual freight loads, open loads, shipments of smaller locomotives on

flatcars, unsecured loads, and LCL (Less-Than-Carload) freight.

2013.6.29.04 Freight loading and discharging devices, 2008-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight loading and discharging devices. Predominantly


Includes information about coal unloaders, rotary dumping, lumber loading, ore loading,

loading and unloading of grain, and team tracks.

2013.6.29.05 "British Columbia: The Mineral Province of Canada", 1909 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of an original 1909 provincial publication entitled "British Columbia, the

Mineral Province of Canada, being a Short History of Mining in the Province, a Synopsis of

the Mining Laws in force, Statistics of Mineral Production to Date, and a Brief Summary of

the Progress of Mining during 1908". Includes inset plates and pull-out graphs.

2013.6.29.06 Freight by industry: Coal mining, 2007-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the coal mining industry.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Once Accursed the Crowsnest Blooms" by

G. Patrick Green; "Coal Mines of Vancouver Island" compiled by Davies; "How Strong is

Coal?" by Andy Cummings; "Coal Mines in the East Kootenays of B.C." compiled by

Davies; "Coal From the Crowsnest: How Canadian Pacific moves British Columbia

Bituminous" by John Garden; "Cumberland: Coal-dust Memories Stir a Sleepy Village" by

McGill and Strong; "Quintette Mine: The Heart of North East Coal"; and "Where's That

Coal Train Going?" by Tom Murray.


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2013.6.29.07 Freight by industry: Coke ovens, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the coke fuel industry.


from periodicals. Includes information about coke ovens at Union Bay, Fernie, and Michel.

2013.6.29.08 Freight by industry: Ore extraction and concentration, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the ore extraction and concentration

industry. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Historical Guide Map and Story

of the City of Rossland, British Columbia" by the Rossland Historical Museum

Association; "Hedley Gold Mine, B.C." notes compiled by Davies; "Sullivan Mine,

Kimberley, 1910-1990" notes compiled by Davies; "[Gold] and Silver Mines: The

Intricacies (and Mysteries) of Mining Unraveled" by Hemphill; and "Mining in British

Columbia: 1830-1930" by BC Provincial Museum.

2013.6.29.09 Freight by industry: Ore smelting, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the ore smelting industry.


from periodicals. Includes information about the Granby smelter at Anyox and Grand

Forks, the Trail and Kimberley zinc and lead smelter mines, the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum

smelter at Kitimat, and the Greenwood copper smelter.

2013.6.29.10 Freight by industry: Lumber/plywood, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the lumber and plywood industries.


from periodicals. Includes information about sawmills in British Columbia, lumber reload

centres, companies that transport lumber by rail, Mountain Pine Lumber box cars, sawmill

closures, the Council of Forest Industries of BC, and Fraser Mills in Coquitlam. Also

includes a "List of Sawmills/Plywood Plants in BC since 1960s" compiled by Davies.

2013.6.29.11 Freight by industry: Pulp & paper, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the pulp and paper industry.


from periodicals. Includes information about pulp mill traffic, the Mackenzie pulp mill, the

Elk Falls pulp mill, and rail-water connections. Also includes a map of pulp and paper mills

in British Columbia at 1975 and a map that demonstrates chip flow to pulp mills circa 1980.

2013.6.29.12 Freight by industry: Potash, sulfur, granular chemicals, and fertilizers, 2007-2013 [0.5

cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for granular chemical industries, such as

potash, sulfur, and fertilizers. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about potash mines,

fertilizers made at the Warfield Fertilizer Plant in Trail, Canpotex, sulfur production, and

potash production.

2013.6.29.13 Freight by industry: Cement, bricks, glass, gypsum, and limestone, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm

of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the cement, brick, glass, gypsum,

and limestone industries. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about Lafarge Cement,

limestone quarrying in British Columbia, the cement industry at Kamloops, Clayburn

Brickworks near Abbotsford, the limestone quarry and kiln at Pavilion, gravel processing,

the Tilbury Cement Company, the gypsum mine in Falkland, and railway ballast quarries.


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2013.6.29.14 Freight by industry: Grain, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the grain industry. Predominantly


Includes information about grain elevators in British Columbia, grain haulage statistics,

grain hopper cars, the Crow Rate, and grain transport reform. Also includes the following

articles: "Going with the Grain" by Stagl; "Canada's Century" by Bohi and Kozma; and

"Grain Loading" by Kinkaid.

2013.6.29.15 Freight by industry: Fish, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the fishing industry. Predominantly


Includes information about fish traffic from CNR in Prince Rupert, canneries and the role of

railways in product distribution, fish canneries near Prince Rupert, the Gulf of Georgia

Cannery, and canneries in Steveston.

2013.6.29.16 Freight by industry: Food and drink, 2007-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for fruit and vegetable producers,

breweries, and distilleries. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts

from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: When the Titans

Met: Railway Rivalry in the Okanagan and Kelowna's Rise as a Fruit-Shipping Centre" by

Ian Pooley; "Moving Fresh Fruit by Steam Tugboat: The Introduction of Railway Transfer

Barges in the Okanagan" by Ian Pooley; "The Role the Railways Played in Shipping out

Fruit and Produce from the Okanagan" compiled by Davies; "Notes on Greater Vancouver

Breweries and Distilleries Served by Rail (or not)" by Ian Smith; "Okanagan and Southern

Interior Tree Fruit Blossom & Harvest Schedule"; and "Fruit and Vegetables exported from

Kamloops by Rail from Spurs, period 1915-1959" by Davies.

2013.6.29.17 Freight by industry: Petroleum and liquid chemicals, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the petroleum and liquid chemicals

industries. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about chemical tank car traffic in caustic

soda (sodium hydroxide), bitumen (asphalt), ethylene glycol, sulphuric acid, petroleum,

chlorine, ammonia, and other liquids.

2013.6.29.18 Freight by industry: Automobiles, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freight transport for the automobile industry.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "Outgoing Automobile Rail Traffic in BC"

by Davies and "Railroads and the Automobile Age" by Jim Hediger.

2013.6.29.19 Freight by industry: Container ports and intermodal centres, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of

textual records] File consists of material regarding container ports, intermodal centres, and other shipping

ports. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about Roberts Bank Port, the Port of

Prince Rupert, piggyback service, Vancouver's Deltaport, planning a container port,

containerized transport, Ogden Point Docks in Victoria, Prince Rupert's Ridley Island Port,

and the Port of Vancouver.


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2013.6.29.20 Freight by industry: Miscellaneous, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding miscellaneous freight transport. Predominantly consists


information about freight from abattoirs and meat packing plants, scrap metal yards, feed

mills, and other businesses.

2013.6.29.21 Rail aspects of livestock cartage, 2006-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the rail-related aspects of livestock cartage.


from periodicals. Includes information about SPCA inspections, stock car accidents,

shipping cattle and sheep by rail, weight of livestock, stockmen on trains, livestock loading,

the last stock car shipment in Canada, stockyards, ranching in the southern interior plateau

of British Columbia, hay feeding, other details relating to stock trains. Also includes a book

chapter by David Davies entitled "Cowtown and Railcity" about Kamloops' connection with

rail livestock cartage.

2013.6.29.22 Illustrations of livestock cartage, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of depictions of livestock cartage by rail. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes illustrations

that Davies used for his article, "Railway Recollections of a BC Sheep Rancher".

2013.6.29.23 Details about shipping livestock by rail, 2006-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding related details about shipping livestock by rail.


from periodicals. Includes information about meat packing, dressed meat weights, ranching

industry in BC, meat inspection, meat consumption in BC and Canada, the meat processing

industry in BC before 1947, and livestock movement.

2013.6.29.24 Livestock cartage in the United States, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding livestock cartage in the United States. Moving livestock

by rail was developed in the United States and later evolved in Canada. Predominantly


Includes information about the stock cars of the Santa Fe Railway, Rio Grande narrow

gauge stock cars, South Pacific stock cars, Eastern stock cars, and other early American

stock cars.

2013.6.29.25 "Railway Recollections of a B.C. Sheep Farmer", 2006 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material compiled in conjunction with an article by David Davies

and John (Jack) K. Moilliet entitled "Railway Recollections of a B.C. Sheep Rancher".

Includes notes by Davies about one example of sheep ranching in the Kamloops area.

2013.6.29.26 "Moving Livestock by Rail", 2006 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of copies of Davies article, "Moving Livestock by Rail: An Inquiry into an

Extinct Traffic", which was published in the Spring 2006 issue of The Sandhouse.


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Series 30: Rail Ferries

Boxes #68-69

Subseries 30.1: Freshwater Rail Ferries

Box #68

2013.6.30.1.1 Rail ferries in British Columbia, 1968-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general material regarding rail ferries in British Columbia. Predominantly


Includes the following works: "British Columbia's Rail Water Services in 1968" (1969) by

Davies; "Rail-Water Services in B.C., 1968" (2008) by Davies; "93 Years of Railway

Ferries on San Francisco Bay" by James Holden; "Integration in the North" by George W.

Hilton; "Legacy of a Rowboat... Foss - 'Always Ready'" by Foss Launch & Tug Company;

"The Quebec Train Ferry of 1914" by S.S. Worthen; "Great Lakes Car Ferries: An

Endangered Species" by George W. Hilton; and "Pacific Northwest Rail-Marine

Bibliography" by John Teichmoeller. Also includes information about CNR's marine

activities, GNR port service, railway links to Cape Breton Island, CN Alaska cruises, and

earlier barge-slips (pre-1968).

2013.6.30.1.2 Freshwater rail ferries in British Columbia, 1970-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding freshwater rail ferries in British Columbia.


from periodicals. Includes the following works: "B.C. Lake and River Service" by J.

Fitzsimmons; "Canadian National Railways British Columbia Transfer Barge Services,

Part II of II) by Frank Clapp; "Rosebery Barge Slip - C.P. Rail, Kaslo Sub-div., Aug. 1983:

Recollections and Historical Data" by Davies; "'Finished with Engines' Signals end of

Okanagan Lake Service" by Eric Sismey; "The Iris G, et al.: Much of Canadian Pacific's

History has been written upon the water, perhaps most poignantly by this tug, its train-on-

a-barge, and their ancestors" by Steve Patterson; "Moving Fresh Fruit by Steam Tugboat:

The Introduction of Railway Transfer Barges in the Okanagan" by Ian Pooley; "The

Shipwrecked Hogger!" by John A. Rushton; "Riding a Wilderness Branch Line [Nakusp-

Slocan] that Includes a 2 1/2-hour Lake Cruise in a Car Barge" by Ashmead et al.; "The

Lady of the Lake" by Streight; a 1949 CPR "Inventory of Floating Equipment of the B.C.

Lake and River Service"; "Canadian Pacific's S.S. Minto" by Bill Kee; and a draft of

"C.P.R. Comes Ashore at Okanagan Lake" by Davies.

2013.6.30.1.3 "Sternwheelers, Sandbars and Switchbacks: A Chronicle of Steam Transportation in

the British Columbia Waterways of the Columbia River System, 1865 to 1965", 1973

[2 cm of textual records] File consists of a 1973 publication by Edward Lloyd Affleck entitled "Sternwheelers,

Sandbars and Switchbacks: A Chronicle of Steam Transportation in the British Columbia

Waterways of the Columbia River System, 1865 to 1965". This is a "revised and enlarged

edition, containing a chapter on 'two generations of steamboating on British Columbia's

inland lakes' as told to Edward L. Affleck by Otto L. Estabrooks".


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Subseries 30.2: Saltwater Rail Ferries

Box #69

2013.6.30.2.1 CPR and CNR saltwater rail ferries, 2007-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding saltwater rail ferries in British Columbia run by the

Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway. Predominantly consists of


the following works:

2013.6.30.2.2 CNR saltwater rail ferry S.S. Canora, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding the Canadian National Railway saltwater rail

ferry S.S. Canora (an abbreviation of 'Canadian Northern Railway', which built the

steamer). Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about the history of the S.S. Canora.

2013.6.30.2.3 Saltwater rail ferries other than CPR and CNR, 1978-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding saltwater rail activities by railways other than

CP and CN. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about PGE tug and barge operations,

Alaska Trainship, and rail barge slips near Vancouver. Also includes the following works:

"PGE/BC Rail - Squamish Harbour" by Eric Johnson and "Pacific Great Eastern's Maritime

Operations, 1913-1957" by David Morgan and Jim Moore.

2013.6.30.2.4 Saltwater rail ferry accidents at sea, 2007-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding saltwater rail ferry accidents at sea.


from periodicals.


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Series 31: Industrial Railways

Boxes #70-73

Subseries 31.1: Industrial Locomotives

Box #70

2013.6.31.1.1 Industrial railway locomotives (steam and diesel), 1998-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general material regarding steam and diesel industrial railway locomotives.


from periodicals. Includes information about various industrial locomotives, such as those

manufactured by Plymouth, General Electric, Davenport, Whitcomb, Vulcan Iron Works,

Baldwin, Trackmobile, Dominion, and others. Also includes the following works: "Mining

and Tunnelling Locomotives in British Columbia Today" by Green; "Industrial Strength

Railfanning" by Clark; "Non-Steam Industrial Locomotives of B.C.: Part 1 and

Introduction" by Lambert; "Fort George Railway"; "Gen-set Units Make the Scene on

Vancouver Waterfront"; and "List (Incomplete) of Narrow Gauge Locomotives Used by

Contractors Building Railways in BC in period 1905-1925" compiled by Davies.

2013.6.31.1.2 "Industrial Locomotives", 1992 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of B.C. Rail Guide No. 11 by Mervyn T. 'Mike' Green entitled "Industrial

Locomotives: A Catalogue of Industrial Locomotives and Short Lines of British Columbia

and Yukon Territory (An All-Time Listing, Including Museums)".

2013.6.31.1.3 Geared industrial railway locomotives: Shay, 2009-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Shay locomotives, a build of geared industrial railway

locomotive. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about Lima Locomotive Works, narrow

gauge 'baby shays', the Crown Zellerbach No. 1 Shay locomotive, Also includes the

following works: "Preserved Geared Steam Locomotives Used in Canada" by Mike Green;

"The South's Shay: Graham County 1925 Returns to Steam"; "Britain's Only Shay Engine:

The 'Beast of Bilston' and Other Geared Locos" by Cliff Thomas; and original and

reproductions of "The Lima Catalog No. S-4 1925" of Shay locomotives.

2013.6.31.1.4 Geared industrial railway locomotives: Climax, 1970-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Climax locomotives, a type of geared industrial railway

locomotive built by Climax Manufacturing Company of Corry, Pennsylvania.


from periodicals. Contains a list of Climax steam locomotives used in British Columbia

and a reproduction of "The Climax Patent Geared Locomotives Catalogue 'L'" from 1924.

2013.6.31.1.5 Geared industrial railway locomotives: Heisler, 2009-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Heisler locomotives, a type of geared industrial railway

locomotive built by Stearns Manufacturing Company of Erie, Pennsylvania.

2013.6.31.1.6 Porter locomotives, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Porter locomotives, a type of light-duty locomotive

manufactured by H.K. Porter, Inc. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions and

clippings from periodicals. Includes notes by Davies on the H.K. Porter company and a

compiled list of all known Porter locomotives that worked in BC and the Yukon.

2013.6.31.1.7 Compressed air locomotives, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding compressed air locomotives. Predominantly consists of


background notes by Davies on compressed air locomotives in British Columbia.


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Subseries 31.2: Logging Railways

Box #71

2013.6.31.2.1 Logging railways in British Columbia, 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding logging railways in British Columbia. Predominantly


Includes articles by Robert Turner entitled "Pacific Coast Logging: A General History",

"Pacific Coast Logging: Steam Locomotives", "Pacific Coast Logging: The Diesel Era",

"Pacific Coast Logging: Steam Era Equipment and Rolling Stock", and "Pacific Coast

Logging: Gas-powered Speeder and a Transfer Caboose". Also includes the following

works: "British Columbia Forest Products Cowichan Sawmill Division: The Youbou

Story"; "A Perspective on Forest Policy" by Sorensen; "Locies for Loggers" by

Hoffmeister; "The Water Tank at Chemainus" by D'Amato; "Logging Railways on

Denman Island" notes by Davies; "Logging Railways in BC: Sources" by Davies;

"Rayonier, Inc.: Railroading in the Northwest Pines" by Gutohrlein; "From Timber to

Tidewater" by Sabol; "T & NVR Last Run" by Ballantyne; "Logging & Sawmilling" songs

of the Pacific Northwest; "A Rainy Day in the Woods: Reflections on a Shay Day" by

Bedfellow; "Crown Zellerbach Canada Logging Equipment Museum and Arboretum,

Ladysmith, B.C."; and "From the Hill to the Spill: A Breathless History of B.C. Logging"

by Trower.

2013.6.31.2.2 Hillcrest Lumber Company rail line, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Hillcrest Lumber Company Limited and its leased

rail line. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes information about the steam locomotives of the

Hillcrest Lumber Company, the rail line from the mill at Honeymoon Bay to the E&N/CPR

branch line terminal at Cowichan Lake, and an article by Ian Smith entitled "B.C. Logging

Line Set the Scene for Unique Fan-Trips".

2013.6.31.2.3 Comox Logging and Railway Company, 2006-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Comox Logging and Railway Company, which

rafted timber to Fraser Mills, Coquitlam on the Fraser River. Predominantly consists of


2013.6.31.2.4 Canfor Logging Railway, Nimpkish Valley, Vancouver Island, 1967-2013 [1 cm of

textual records] File consists of material regarding the Canfor Logging Railway in Nimpkish Valley on

Vancouver Island. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from

books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes information about Nimpkish Valley, the

Englewood Logging Railway, steam locomotives of the Nimpkish Valley, and Canfor

company history. Also includes a BC Railway Historical Association Bulletin No. 2 from

June 1960 entitled "Canadian Forest Products Limited Nimpkish Valley Railway".

2013.6.31.2.5 "A History of Railroad Logging", 1960 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a BC Department of Commercial Transport Railways Branch publication

compiled by R.E. Swanson entitled "A History of Railroad Logging".

2013.6.31.2.6 "Timber Down the Capilano", 1979 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a BC Railway Historical Association publication by David M. Rees-

Thomas entitled "Timber Down the Capilano: A History of the Capilano Timber Company

on Vancouver's North Shore".


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Subseries 31.3: Industrial Lines

Box #72-73

2013.6.31.3.01 Industrial railways in British Columbia, 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding standard and narrow gauge industrial railways in

British Columbia. Predominantly consists of photocopies and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.31.3.02 Colliery railways in British Columbia, 1983-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding colliery railways in British Columbia. Predominantly


2013.6.31.3.03 Northwood Pulp & Timber private industrial railway, 1996 [0.2 cm of textual] File consists of material regarding the Northwood Pulp & Timber Limited private

industrial railway in Prince George.

2013.6.31.3.04 Hedley Gold Mine industrial railway, 1998 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Hedley Gold Mine industrial railway.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.31.3.05 Sullivan/Kimberley/Cominco lead-zinc mine railway, 1990-2001 [0.5 cm of textual] File consists of material regarding the industrial railway of the lead-zinc mine known

variously as the Sullivan/Cominco/Kimberley Mine in Kimberley, British Columbia.

2013.6.31.3.06 Clayburn Brick Company industrial railway, 1983-1998 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Clayburn Brick Company industrial railway.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproduction and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.31.3.07 "Shays on the Switchbacks: A History of the Narrow Gauge Lenora, Mt. Sicker

Railway", 1963 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of a BC Railway Historical Association publication by Elwood White and

David Wilkie entitled "Shays on the Switchbacks: A History of the Narrow Gauge

Lenora, Mt. Sicker Railway".

2013.6.31.3.08 "Historic Railways of the Powell River Area", 1982 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a BC Railway Historical Association publication by R. Ken Bradley

entitled "Historic Railways of the Powell River Area".

2013.6.31.3.09 "Mining Railways of the Klondike", 1995 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of a Pacific Coast Division Canadian Railroad Historical Association

publication by Eric L. Johnson entitled "Mining Railways of the Klondike: Narrow Gauge

Railways Serving Coal Mines on Cliff Creek and Coal Creek, and a Placer Gold

Operation on Bear Creek, Yukon Territory, 1899 to 1918".

2013.6.31.3.10 Britannia Copper Mine Railway, 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Britannia Copper Mine Railway. Predominantly

consists of notes, correspondence, photocopies and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.31.3.11 British Columbia Museum of Mining and the Britannia Copper Mine, 1981-2013 [1

cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the British Columbia Museum of Mining and the

Britannia Copper Mine. Predominantly consists of tourist pamphlets, commemorative

publications, photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.31.3.12 "The Britannia Copper Mine Railway" BC Rail Guide No. 10, 1977-1991 [1 cm] File consists of various editions of David Davies' BC Rail Guide No. 10 entitled "The

Britannia Copper Mine Railway" from 1977 and 1991.

2013.6.31.3.13 "Vancouver Island Railroads", 1973 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a publication by Robert D. Turner entitled "Vancouver Island Railroads."


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Series 32: Tourism and Preservation

Boxes #74-76

2013.6.32.01 Rocky Mountaineer, 1996-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Rocky Mountaineer and the Great Canadian Railtour

Company, which operated on CN and CPR track. Predominantly consists of photocopy

reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.32.02 Steam tourist trains operated by BC Rail (locomotives Royal Hudson #2860 and

#3716), 1981-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the BC Rail operated steam tourist trains with the Royal

Hudson Locomotive 2860 and its alternate locomotive #3716. Predominantly consists of

photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following

works: "Steam is Alive and Well and Living in British Columbia" by McGarry;

"Resurrection of a Royal Hudson" by Brown; "The Story of Canadian Pacific Royal

Hudson No. 2860"; and "End of the Line for BC Rail Steam".

2013.6.32.03 BC Rail tours and luxury trains, 1998-2004 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding BC Rail luxury tourist train tours, such as the Cariboo

Prospector, the Whistler Explorer, and the Pacific Starlight. All services ended in 2002.

Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from

periodicals.

2013.6.32.04 Miscellaneous rail tour operations in British Columbia, 1995-2006 [0.5 cm of textual

records] File consists of material regarding miscellaneous rail tour operators in British Columbia.


periodicals. Includes information about West Coast Rail Tours, the Coast Mountaineer,

Wells Gray Tours, VIA Rail's Skeena, Pacific Wilderness Railway, and the Okanagan

Valley Wine Train, among others.

2013.6.32.05 CPR locomotive 2816, 2001-2008 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the preservation of Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive

2816 'The Empress'. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "They Call Her 'The Empress'" by

Jeff Terry; "CPR 2816 Back in Steam After 40 Years"; "Steam Returns to the Crowsnest"

by John Godfrey; "six October Days Behind 2816" by Fred Angus; "2816 Bids Farewell--

For Now" by Ian Smith; "CPR 2816 Reawakens after 40 Years" by Ian Smith; and "CPR

2816 Reborn for 21st-Century Service" by Ian Smith.

2013.6.32.06 CPR locomotive 374, 1989-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the preservation and exhibition of Canadian Pacific

Railway locomotive 374. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets,

and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.32.07 Expo 86 transportation theme, 1986-2006 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Expo 86 and its transportation theme. Predominantly

consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an

article by Ian Smith entitled "SteamExpo's Magic Drew Railfan Crowds to Vancouver"; an

Expo86 SteamEXPO souvenir programme; an article by Jim Boyd entitled "SteamEXPO

and the Grand Parade"; and ticket stubs to the event.


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2013.6.32.08 West Coast Railway Association and Squamish Railway Heritage Park, 1998-20136

[0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the West Coast Railway Association and the Squamish

Railway Heritage Park. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and

clippings from periodicals. Includes a 2003 "Official Souvenir Guide of the West Coast

Railway Heritage Park".

2013.6.32.09 Cranbrook Railway Museum, 1979-2009 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Cranbrook Railway Museum. Predominantly consists

of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.32.10 East Kootenay Railway at Fort Steele Park, 1990-2012 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the East Kootenay Railway and Provincial Heritage Park

at Fort Steele. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings

from periodicals.

2013.6.32.11 Revelstoke Railway Museum, 1992-2009 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Canadian Pacific

Railway locomotive 5468 held therein. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.32.12 Three Valley Gap Roundhouse, 2004-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Three Valley Gap roundhouse and heritage ghost

town. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from

periodicals.

2013.6.32.13 Ladysmith Railway Society, 1984-1992 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Ladysmith Railway Society, which existed between

1984 and 1992. Includes correspondence and newsletters.

2013.6.32.14 BC Forest Museum in Duncan, 1971-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the attraction near Duncan known variously as the

Cowichan Valley Forest Museum, the BC Forest Discovery Centre, and the British

Columbia Forest Museum Park. Includes pamphlets, ticket stubs, and clippings from

periodicals. Also includes issue no. 23 of 'Museum Round-Up' from July 1966 that features

a cover story on the Cowichan Valley Forest Museum.

2013.6.32.15 Travelling museum trains in British Columbia, 1967-2008 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding federal and provincial travelling museum trains in British

Columbia, including the 'Great Steam Exhibition of 1975' and the Confederation Train.


periodicals.

2013.6.32.16 Kamloops Heritage Railway, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Kamloops Heritage Railway. Predominantly consists

of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.32.17 Kettle Valley Steam Railway, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Kettle Valley Steam Railway as a tourist destination

in Summerland. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and


2013.6.32.18 Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum and Fort George Railway, 1988-2013

[0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum and the

Fort George Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and



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2013.6.32.19 Port Alberni Steam Railway and Sawmill, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Alberni Pacific Railway and McLean Mill National

Historic Site. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings

from periodicals.

2013.6.32.20 Preservation of interurban cars, 2002-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the preservation of interurban cars. Predominantly

consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals. Includes

the following works: "The Downtown Historical Railway - A Look at Vancouver's

Interurban Revival" by Webster; "BCER 1223 Joins in Trolley Revival" by McGeachie;

and "The Downtown Vancouver Historic Railway" by Murphy.

2013.6.32.21 Railway preservation: Museums, parks, displays, model railways, rolling stock, etc.,

2002-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of general material regarding the railway-related preservation and tourist

destinations, including museums, theme parks, static displays, model steam railways, and

rolling stock. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings

from periodicals. Includes the following works: "How Brookmere's Caboose Moved to a

New Home--Again" by Sanford; "Recreational Railroading: Your Guide to Tourist Trains

and Museums - The 2007 Edition"; "Preserved Railway and Traction Equipment" from the

2000 Canadian Trackside Guide; "'The Top Fifty' Rail Spots in Pacific Canada: Railway-

Associated Operations on the Pacific Coast and in the Interior of British Columbia" by

Green; and "Miniature Passenger-Carrying Railways in British Columbia" by Green and

Pollard.


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Series 33: Cultural Views of Railways

Boxes #77-78

2013.6.33.01 Cultural interpretations of railways, 1991-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding cultural interpretations of railways, such as railway-

related movies, poetry, drama, and art. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions,

pamphlets, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes an excerpt from

"Waiting for the Light: Early Mountain Photography in British Columbia and Alberta,

1865-1939" by Silversides; an excerpt from "Motion Picture Production in British

Columbia: 1898-1940" by Browne; and a list of railway films depicting British Columbia.

2013.6.33.02 "Iron Road" movie, 2007 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the movie, "Iron Road", which was a Chinese-Canadian

co-production filmed in the Kamloops area in June 2007. Includes an article by Davies

entitled "A Movie Called Iron Road: A Construction Saga of 1880s in BC" and an article by

Meridew entitled "2141 Puts on Disguise for TV Movie Role".

2013.6.33.03 "The National Dream: Building the Impossible Railway", 1973-1974 [0.5 cm of textual File consists of material regarding the movie, "The National Dream: Building the

Impossible Railway", which was a CBC TV series based on Pierre Berton's books "The

National Dream" and "The Last Spike".

2013.6.33.04 Philatelic and numismatic railway subjects, 1984-2000 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of philatelic and numismatic material related to railways. Includes Canadian

mint postage stamps; Cancelled-To-Order (CTO) postage stamps from Bulgaria, Hungary,

Cuba, Cambodia, and Benin; souvenir booklets for Canadian Locomotives stamp releases;

issues of the Commemorative Stamp Bulletin for the Canadian Locomotives releases; an

article by Fred Angus entitled "Railway Subjects on Canadian Stamps"; and a 1999

commemorative Canadian quarter with a steam locomotive.

2013.6.33.05 Railway collectibles, 1972-1992 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding railway collectibles ("Railroadiana"). Includes catalogues

of collectibles for purchase and CNR memorabilia catalogues.

2013.6.33.06 Model railroading, 1981-2010 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the hobby of model railroading, predominantly

consisting of articles and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.33.07 People and railways, 1970-2011 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the relationships between people and railways. Includes

information about railways and Remembrance Day, railway noise, railway nostalgia,

railway hobos, and railfanning.

2013.6.33.08 SteamEXPO album, 1986 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of a scrapbook created by David Davies based on his May 31st, 1986 visit to

the EXPO 86 SteamEXPO event, which ran from May 23 to June 1, 1986. Includes

photographs taken by Davies and clippings from the guide to the exhibit.

2013.6.33.09 "Train Master: The Railway Art of Max Jacquiard", 2012 [2 cm of textual records] File contains "Train Master: The Railway Art of Max Jacquiard" by Barrie Sanford.

2013.6.33.10 "Greetings from Canada: An Album of Unique Canadian Postcards from the

Edwardian Era, 1900-1916", 1978 [2 cm of textual records] File contains a work by Allan Anderson and Betty Tomlinson entitled "Greetings from

Canada: An Album of Unique Canadian Postcards from the Edwardian Era, 1900-1916".


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Series 34: Canadian Railroad Historical Association (CRHA)

Box #79

2013.6.34.01 Canadian Railroad Historical Association, 1962-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding the Canadian Railroad Historical Association (CRHA).


periodicals, which were all produced by the association for the association.

2013.6.34.02 CRHA Communications, 1989-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of issues of CRHA Communications, the newsletter of the Canadian Railroad

Historical Association.

2013.6.34.03 "The Sandhouse" issues and excerpts, 1975-2007 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of issues of "The Sandhouse", the journal of the Canadian Railroad Historical

Association Pacific Coast Division. Contains various complete issues relating to multiple

railway subjects. Also includes miscellaneous excerpted articles from Sandhouse issues.

2013.6.34.04 "Canadian Rail" issues and excerpts, 1971-2013 [2 cm of textual records] File consists of issues of "Canadian Rail", the journal of the Canadian Railroad Historical

Association. Contains various complete issues relating to multiple railway subjects. Also

includes miscellaneous excerpted articles from Canadian Rail issues, many of which look at

broader Canadian rail history.

2013.6.34.05 Exporail Canadian Railway Museum, 2001-2013 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum. Predominantly

consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

2013.6.34.06 Other railway associations, 1963-1968 [0.5 cm of textual records] File consists of material regarding other railway associations, including the BC Railway

Historical Association and the National Model Railroad Association. Consists of

correspondence and clippings from periodicals.


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Series 35: Oversize Material

Folder #1

2013.6.35.01 "British Columbia Railway Belt", 1 July 1909

[1 map on 2 sheets : col. ; 77 x 84 cm or smaller] Government map depicts railway lands, lands "disposed of", grazing leases, and

timber berths. Shows the British Columbia 'railway belt' running from Greater

Vancouver to Field, B.C.

2013.6.35.02 "Railways of B.C. Past and Present, Historical Reference: Draft #1", 1971

[1 map : hand drawn ; 107 x 82 cm] Hand drawn draft map depicts historical railway routes in British Columbia.

Includes dates and annotated information about rail lines.

2013.6.35.03 "British Columbia Railways", [1971?] [1 map : 52 x 45 cm] Map depicts railways in British Columbia, with insets for the Lower Mainland and

the Kootenays.

2013.6.35.04 "South Eastern British Columbia", 1976 [1 map : col. ; 100 x 73 cm] Map depicts south eastern British Columbia, with highlighted annotations by

Davies to emphasize location of rail lines.

2013.6.35.05 "Railroad Map of Western Canada and Alaska", [between 1970 and 1990]

[1 map : col. ; 107 x 51 cm] Map depicts all current rail lines in Western Canada and Alaska and major railway

stations. Includes insets for Alaska & Yukon, Edmonton area, Winnipeg area, and

the Vancouver area.

2013.6.35.06 "Railroad Map of Washington", 1928 [1 map : col. ; 130 x 92 cm] Map depicts railway lines in the state of Washington, including those crossing over

the border into British Columbia.

2013.6.35.07 "Canada's Steel Roads", 2011 [1 map : col. ; 68 x 51 cm] Map depicts Canadian railways in operation at 2011.

2013.6.35.08 "The Making of Canada: British Columbia", 1992 [1 map : col. ; 68 x 52 cm] Map depicts the province of British Columbia. Includes rail lines and historical

notes about the province.

2013.6.35.09 "Canadian National Railway System", [between 1948 and 1968]

[1 map : col. ; 80 x 32 cm] Map depicts the Canadian National Railway system, including trackage for the

Central Vermont Railway, the Detroit & Toledo Shore Line Railroad, the Grand

Trunk Western Railroad, the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway, and the

Northern Alberta Railway.

2013.6.35.10 "Historic Railways of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia", Mar. 1992

[1 map : photocopy ; 90 x 72 cm] Map depicts historical rail lines in the BC lower mainland, including trackage for

the BC Electric Railway, the Canadian Northern Pacific Railway, the Canadian

Pacific Railway, the Great Northern Railway, and the Pacific Great Eastern

Railway, among others.


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2013.6.35.11 "Abbotsford, British Columbia", 1961 [1 map : col. ; 75 x 45 cm] Map depicts the Abbotsford area, including railway lines.

2013.6.35.12 "Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody", Feb. 1973

[1 map : col. ; 56 x 44 cm] Real estate map depicts the areas around Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port

Moody, including rail trackage.

2013.6.35.13 "Plan Showing the Growth of Vancouver's Street Car System as from the

Laying of the First Tracks in 1889 to the Last Section Laid (Clark Dr.,

Hastings to Venables)", [after 1956]

[1 map : sepia ; 55 x 39 cm] Map depicts the growth of Vancouver's street car system as from the laying of the

first tracks in 1889 to the last section laid (Clark Dr., Hastings to Venables).

2013.6.35.14 "Railroad Map of Greater Vancouver", 1971 [1 map : blueline ; 54 x 43 cm] Map depicts rail trackage in the Greater Vancouver area, showing dates of

completion and abandonment of railway lines. Also shows proposed rail lines.

2013.6.35.15 "Welcome to Richmond", [ca. 1968] [1 map : col. ; 62 x 45 cm] Map depicts the city of Richmond and Lulu Island, including rail trackage.

2013.6.35.16 "Map of Lower Mainland Railways", Mar. 1971

[1 map : blueline ; 102 x 82 cm] Map depicts rail lines in the BC lower mainland, including BC Hydro Railway,

Burlington Northern Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Canadian

National Railway, and the Pacific Great Eastern Railway.

2013.6.35.17 "City of Vancouver, British Columbia", Apr. 1974

[1 map : b&w ; 140 x 92 cm] Map depicts the city of Vancouver and its railways.

2013.6.35.18 "Canadian Pacific Railway and Connecting Lines - Ticketing Routes", 1925

[1 map : col. ; 80 x 45 cm] Map depicts passenger routes on the Canadian Pacific Railway and its connecting

lines in 1925.

2013.6.35.19 "Canadian National Railway System: The Only Railway Serving All Ten

Provinces of Canada", 1952 [1 map : col. ; 85 x 57 cm] Map depicts the CNR system in Canada and the United States and all of its

connecting lines, including the Central Vermont Railway, the Grand Trunk

Western Railroad, and the Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway.

2013.6.35.20 "The City of Prince George", 1 Oct. 1994 [1 map : col. ; 56 x 82 cm] Tourist map of Prince George depicts city area, including railway trackage.

2013.6.35.21 "The Official Prince George City Map", 1985 [1 map : col. ; 42 x 55 cm] Tourist map of Prince George depicts city area, with annotations by Davies to

emphasize locations of rail lines.

2013.6.35.22 "The Scenic and Industrious Route of BC Rail", [ca. 1998]

[1 map : col. ; 62 x 80 cm] Map depicts the route of BC Rail and its connecting rail lines.


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2013.6.35.23 "Map of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway", [ca. 1972]

[1 map : col. ; 88 x 75 cm] Map depicts the routes of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, showing stations,

railway connection, and the PGE Microwave Communication System.

2013.6.35.24 "Cowichan Lake, British Columbia", 1955

[1 map : col. ; 42 x 74 cm] Map depicts the Cowichan Lake area, including rail trackage for the Western

Forest Industries Logging Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the BC

Forest Products Logging Railway.

2013.6.35.25 "Cowichan Lake, British Columbia", 1955 [1 map : col. ; 42 x 74 cm] Map depicts the Cowichan Lake area, including rail trackage for the Western

Forest Industries Logging Railway, the Canadian National Railway, and the BC

Forest Products Logging Railway.

2013.6.35.26 "6 Stall Addition to Roundhouse at Kamloops, B.C.", July 1929

[1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 107 x 76 cm] Architectural block plan depicts a proposed addition to the CNR roundhouse in

Kamloops.

2013.6.35.27 "Drawings of Standard 10 Stall Engine House with Annex for Machine Shop

and Boiler Room to be Erected at Kamloops, B.C.", 26 June 1915

[1 architectural drawing : blueline print ; 76 x 48 cm] Architectural plan depicts a proposed standard 10 stall engine house with annex for

machine shop and boiler room to be erected at Kamloops, BC.

2013.6.35.28 "Kettle Valley Railway Condensed Chart, Brookmere to Odlum", [after 1910]

[1 technical drawing on 4 sheets : 62 x 32 cm] Technical drawing of Kettle Valley Railway depicts trackage and a gradient profile

for the line.

2013.6.35.29 "Kelowna, British Columbia", 1968 [1 map : col. ; 57 x 66 cm] Map depicts area around Kelowna, with annotated Kettle Valley Railway Carmi

subdivision line, Hydraulic Lake, and McCulloch.

2013.6.35.30 "Kelowna, British Columbia", 1973 [1 map : col. ; 76 x 61 cm] Map depicts the city of Kelowna and area. Annotated by Davies to emphasize rail

lines.

2013.6.35.31 "Wilkinson Creek, Similkameen Division of Yale District, BC", 1968

[1 map : col. ; 91 x 65 cm] Map depicts the area around Wilkinson Creek near Carmi, BC. Annotated by

Davies to show the Kettle Valley Railway.

2013.6.35.32 "Summerland, British Columbia", 1968 [1 map : col. ; 57 x 75 cm] Map depicts the cities of Summerland, Penticton, and Naramata. Annotated by

Davies to emphasize the rail lines in the area.

2013.6.35.33 "Summerland, British Columbia", 1988 [1 map : col. ; 84 x 64 cm] Map depicts the cities of Summerland, Penticton, and Naramata. Annotated by

Davies to emphasize the rail lines in the area.


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2013.6.35.34 "Kamloops Old Station Ground", 15 Aug. 1921

[1 architectural drawing : blueprint ; 86 x 45 cm] Plan depicts the location of buildings occupied by the Northern Construction

Company on the site of the former temporary Canadian Northern station.

2013.6.35.35 "Plan of Kamloops Yard", July 1937

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 167 x 57 cm] Plan depicts the CNR rail yard in downtown Kamloops. The plan was originally

drafted on March 6, 1928 and updated to July 1937.

2013.6.35.36 "Plan shewing proposed yard layout at Kelowna, B.C.", 17 Mar. 1925

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 120 x 85 cm] Plan depicts the proposed CNR rail yard layout in Kelowna. A later plan, dated

May 30th 1925, shows drastically reduced trackage and no barge slip.

2013.6.35.37 "Plan of Proposed Connection at Kamloops with C.P.R.", [1920-1935]

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 82 x 47 cm] Plan depicts the Canadian Pacific Railway yards in Kamloops and the proposed

connection between CPR and CNR. Includes a CPR track profile, profiles of street

crossing, and enlargements.

2013.6.35.38 "New Station - Kamloops, B.C.", 27 May 1926

[1 architectural drawing : blueprint ; 85 x 41 cm] Plan depicts architectural drawings of the Canadian National Railway station in

Kamloops. Includes an elevation of the building and floor plans.

2013.6.35.39 "6 Stall Addition to Roundhouse at Kamloops, B.C.", July 1929

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 107 x 77 cm] Plan depicts sections, elevations, and floor plans for the addition to the CNR

Kamloops Junction roundhouse.

2013.6.35.40 "6 Stall Addition to Roundhouse at Kamloops, B.C.", 29 June 1946

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 172 x 48 cm] Plan depicts "scheme B" of the proposed 6 stall addition to the CNR Kamloops

Junction roundhouse.

2013.6.35.41 "Plan Showing Suggested Layout for Terminals at Kelowna, B.C.", Mar. 1913

[1 architectural drawing : blueline ; 120 x 67 cm] Plan depicts the proposed location and layout for the Canadian Northern Pacific

terminal at Kamloops on the Kamloops-Lumby branch.

2013.6.35.42 "Plan Showing Proposed Location of Station, Crossing of Cawston Ave and

Street to be Closed, Yard Layout and Connections with C.P.R., Kelowna,

B.C.", 30 May 1925

[1 architectural drawing : blueline] Plan depicts a proposed location for a CNR station and crossing in Kelowna.

2013.6.35.43 "Granville Island Industrial Sites, False Creek, Vancouver, B.C.: Plan

showing sewers, water pipes, tracks, roads, etc. as constructed", Sept. 1917

[1 technical drawing : photocopy, hand col. ; 78 x 57 cm] Plan depicts Granville Island industrial sites in False Creek, Vancouver. Shows

revised trackage from 1955 annotated in colour by Davies.


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2013.6.35.44 "Location Map of Mining Properties in British Columbia and the Yukon

Territory (including part of Northwest Territories)", Jan. 1975

[1 map : col. ; 58 x 90 cm] Map depicts locations of all mining properties in British Columbia. Includes index

with names of owners of properties.

2013.6.35.45 Pacific Great Eastern Railway explosives warning sign, 25 June 1969

[1 sign : 35 x 28 cm] Sign says "Pacific Great Eastern Railway Company - Explosives - Handle

Carefully - Keep Fire Away - North Vancouver Station June 25 1969". Also

includes condensed rules for handling cars with explosives.

2013.6.35.46 "Water Tunnel" at Lyon's Creek, 5 Feb. 1923

[1 architectural drawing : blueprint ; 69 x 41 cm] Contour plan shows layout of a water tunnel near Lyon's Creek in the CNR

Clearwater subdivision.

2013.6.35.47 "The British Columbia Centennial Treasure: Official Map", 1971

[1 map : col. ; 76 x 68 cm] Map depicts location of treasure hidden between Clearwater and Clemina, BC.

2013.6.35.48 "Pieces of Eight Treasure Map, British Columbia, Canada", 1978

[1 map : col. ; 54 x 44 cm] Map depicts the Shuswap Lakes, Rogers Pass, Kamloops, Yellowhead Pass,

Thompson Valley, and the Nicola Valley. Also includes the first clues to a treasure

hunt.

2013.6.35.49 "Proposed Fill of Trestle Bridge, Lyon Creek", 16 May 1925

[1 technical drawing : blueline ; 82 x 52 cm] Plan depicts a section, profile, and contour plan of the fill of the Lyon Creek

Trestle bridge in the Clearwater CNR subdivision.

2013.6.35.50 "Location of Bridge and Borrow Pit" at Lyon Creek, 16 May 1925

[1 technical drawing : blueline ; 80 x 51 cm] Plan depicts the location of the Lyon Creek Bridge and borrow pit on the CNR

Clearwater subdivision.

2013.6.35.51 "Squamish, New Westminster District, British Columbia", 1957

[1 map : col. ; 57 x 74 cm] Map depicts the City of Squamish, Howe Sound, and the Britannia Mine.

2013.6.35.52 "Condensed Profile: Albreda Sub", [between 1950 and 1970]

[1 technical drawing on 14 bound sheets : b&w] Technical drawing depicts a condensed profile of the CN Albreda subdivision.


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