David Davies Railway Collection Accession No. 2013.6
Finding Aid
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CONTENTS
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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
18 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 2-4 (Original boxes: 2-3)
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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)
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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.
Boxes: 9 (Original box: 9)
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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)
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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.
Box: 11 (Original box: 11)
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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.
Box: 12 (Original boxes: 12-13)
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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.
Boxes: 13-14 (Original boxes: 14-15)
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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.
Box: 15 (Original box: 16)
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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.
Boxes: 16-19 (Original boxes: 17-20)
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10.1) Steam Locomotives------------------------------------------------------------------Page 39
12 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 16-17 (Original boxes: 17-18)
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10.2) Diesel Locomotives------------------------------------------------------------------Page 40
12 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 18-19 (Original boxes: 19-20)
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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.).
Boxes: 20-24 (Original boxes: 21-25)
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11.1) Passenger Cars-----------------------------------------------------------------------Page 42
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 20 (Original box: 21)
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11.2) Freight Cars--------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 43
18 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 21-23 (Original boxes: 22-24)
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11.3) Non-Revenue Cars------------------------------------------------------------------Page 45
6 cm of textual material
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).
Box: 24 (Original box: 25)
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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.
Boxes: 25-29 (Original boxes: 26-30)
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12.1) CPR Employee Timetables--------------------------------------------------------Page 46
12 cm of textual material
Subseries consists of Canadian Pacific Railway employee timetables and schedules. Also
includes employee timetables for the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway.
Boxes: 25-26 (Original boxes: 26-27)
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12.2) CNR Employee Timetables--------------------------------------------------------Page 47
6 cm of textual material
Subseries consists of Canadian National Railway employee timetables and schedules.
Box: 27 (Original box: 28)
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12.3) PGE and BC Rail Employee Timetables----------------------------------------Page 48
6 cm of textual material
Subseries consists of Pacific Great Eastern and BC Rail employee timetables and
schedules.
Box: 28 (Original box: 29)
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12.4) GNR and Other Railway Employee Timetables------------------------------Page 49
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 29 (Original box: 30)
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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.
Box: 30 (Original box: 31)
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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.
Box: 31 (Original box: 32)
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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)
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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.
Boxes: 34-35 (Original boxes: 34-35)
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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.
Boxes: 36-37 (Original boxes: 36-37)
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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.
Boxes: 38-43 (Original boxes: 38-43)
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18.1) CPR General-------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 56
12 cm of textual material
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)
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18.2) CPR Early Days---------------------------------------------------------------------Page 57
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 40 (Original box: 40)
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18.3) CPR Main Line, Post 1900---------------------------------------------------------Page 58
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 41 (Original box: 41)
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18.4) CPR Areas----------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 59
12 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 42-43 (Original boxes: 42-43)
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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.
Boxes: 44-46 (Original boxes: 44-45)
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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.
Box: 47 (Original box: 46)
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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)
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21.1) CNR General-------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 64
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 48 (Original box: 47)
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21.2) CNR Areas----------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 65
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 49 (Original box: 48)
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21.3) CNR North Line---------------------------------------------------------------------Page 66
12 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 50-51 (Original boxes: 49-50, 79)
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21.4) CNR Okanagan Branch------------------------------------------------------------Page 68
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 52 (Original boxes: 51-52)
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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.
Boxes: 53-55 (Original boxes: 53-56)
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22.1) Pacific Great Eastern Railway----------------------------------------------------Page 69
12 cm of textual material
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.
Boxes: 53-54 (Original boxes: 53-55)
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22.2) BC Rail--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Page 71
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 55 (Original box: 56)
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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.
Box: 56 (Original box: 57)
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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.
Boxes: 59-60 (Original boxes: 59-60)
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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.
Box: 61 (Original box: 61)
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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.
Boxes: 62 (Original box: 62)
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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).
Box: 63 (Original box: 63)
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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.
Boxes: 64-67 (Original boxes: 64-66, 81)
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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.
Boxes: 68-69 (Original boxes: 67-68)
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30.1) Freshwater Rail Ferries------------------------------------------------------------Page 84
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 68 (Original box: 67)
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30.2) Saltwater Rail Ferries--------------------------------------------------------------Page 85
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 69 (Original box: 68)
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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.
Boxes: 70-73 (Original boxes: 69-72, 82)
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31.1) Industrial Locomotives-------------------------------------------------------------Page 86
6 cm of textual material
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)
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31.2) Logging Railroads-------------------------------------------------------------------Page 87
6 cm of textual material
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.
Box: 71 (Original box: 71)
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31.3) Industrial Lines----------------------------------------------------------------------Page 88
12 cm of textual material
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).
Boxes: 74-76 (Original boxes: 73-76)
Accession No. 2013.6.32
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)
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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.
Box: 79 (Original box: 84)
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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
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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
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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
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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,
which consist of photocopy reproductions and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes maps
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,
which consist of photocopy reproductions and hand drawn works by Davies. Includes maps
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
British Columbia, which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and
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
consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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,
which predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
predominantly consist of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
between 1899 and 1923. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
2013.6.22.2.3 BC Rail, 1990-1999, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding BC Rail for the 1990-1999 period.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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).
2013.6.22.2.4 BC Rail, 2000-2004, 2005-2013 [1 cm of textual records] File consists of research material regarding BC Rail for the 2000-2004 period.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
between 1978 and 1982. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
between 1983 and 1995. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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
between 1996 and 2010. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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
consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals.
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from
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.
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from
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
clippings from periodicals.
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
clippings from periodicals.
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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).
Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from
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.
The David Davies Railway Collection finding aid
Accession #2013.6
Page 99 of 99
Series 36: Photographs
Binders #1-7
PHOTOGRAPH INVENTORY TO BE COMPLETED AT A LATER DATE.