Category Archives: museum

Chevrolet Maple Leaf

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Katherine

Chevrolet Maple Leaf – BCATP Museum, Brandon, Manitoba The Chevrolet Maple Leaf was a 3 ton truck equipped with a 248 cu. in. in-line 6 fed to a two speed rear axle with 18 inch Military split rim wheels through … Continue reading →

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Katherine

The Air Park at the National Air Force Museum of Canada – adjacent to 8 Wing Trenton

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Boxcar

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katherine

A boxcar at the Kaatza Museum in Lake Cowichan Boxcar: a fully enclosed railroad car, typically having sliding side doors, used to transport freight.

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Kaatza Station Museum – No.7 and No. 145

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

Western Forest Industries No. 7 1929 Plymouth Locomotive Purchased new by the Merrill & Ring Lumber Company, No.7  was operated near Powell River. The locomotive came with a gasoline motor which meant that it was best suited for light duty. … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum – 1927 Lima Shay

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

This 1927 Lima Shay started its life in Squamish with the Merrill & Ring Lumber company as #2, and was acquired by the Comox Logging & Railway and renamed No. 12 in 1942. In 1962 the locomotive was put on … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

The Kaatza Station Museum is housed in a restored Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway station that was constructed in 1912. The museum is in Cowichan Lake, just off Highway 18.

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Comox Logging & Railway No. 11

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

Comox Logging & Railway Company No. 11, a 1923 Baldwin 2-8-2 Mikado at the Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum

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CF-100 Canuck

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Katherine

Spring cleaning for the CF-100 Canuck at the Comox Air Force Museum

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The old and the new

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Katherine

The old and the new – my unique view of the Comox Valley Airport from the cockpit of a CF-100 Canuck

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Comox Logging Co No.11

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

No. 11 at the Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum Built: November 1923, Baldwin Locomotive Works Built For: Donovan Corkery Logging Co. # 4 Construction No.: 57409 Wheels: 2-8-2 Mikado Empty weight: 144,000 pounds Weight on Drivers: 116,000 Driver Diameter: … Continue reading →

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