Category Archives: Port Alberni

Inlet Charger ex Sealane

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Charger at Port Alberni Built: 1962 Star Shipyard (Mercer’s Ltd) New Westminister Gross Tonnage (t):60.81 Net Tonnage (t): 41.35 Construction Material: Steel Length (m): 16.61 Breadth (m): 6.16 Depth (m):2.53 Engine: Diesel, 448 Horsepower Propulsion: Single Screw Speed (Knots): … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni – Alberni Pacific

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific 8427, a 1954 Alco RS-3 120 ton 1600 HP diesel locomotive at the station in Port Alberni.

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Port Alberni – trains and mountains

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Traffic stopping for the Alberni Pacific – Port Alberni

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Port Alberni – the long way home

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

We could have just taken Highway 4 back home from Port Alberni, but the we would have missed some spectacular views…

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Port Alberni – building the boats

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

A new boat being constructed in Port Alberni

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Alberni Pacific – Live steam

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Katherine

The Alberni Pacific’s No 7, a 2-8-2 Baldwin More images on Facebook

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Alberni Pacific – Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Katherine

A look at the Alberni Pacific Railway Christmas train to McLean Mill. It was a great experience to ride the train through Port Alberni at night, visit McLean Mill, and ride back into town in the cab of No. 7, … Continue reading →

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Live steam – Alberni Pacific Railway

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Katherine

Some video from a night run of the Alberni Pacific   Alberni Pacific special arriving at the Port Alberni CPR Station   1929 Baldwin 90 ton 2-8-2 ST   A steamy night   Inside the cab   Heading out of … Continue reading →

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Port Alberni – Riding the train

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Katherine

I don’t normally do portrait photography but when I saw this happy couple riding the Alberni Pacific steam train in Port Alberni, well, I had to take a few quick shots… It’s hard not to be happy when you’re riding … Continue reading →

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Victory III

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

  Victory III in Port Alberni Year Built: 1969 Builder: Vito Steel Boat and Barge Construction Ltd, Delta  Material: Steel Length (m): 11.70 Beam (m): 4.27 Draught (m): 1.71 Gross Tonnage: 14.95 Net Tonnage: 10.17 Engine: Diesel, 463 Brake Horsepower … Continue reading →

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