Category Archives: rail

Walking On The Rails

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Katherine

A moment in time as I walk along the old Esquimalt & Nanaimo rail line Although the line is classified as an active railway, it is has been a very long time since it has seen any rail traffic.

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Abandoned Swing Bridge

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Katherine

An abandoned railway swing bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site

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CPR Lock – E&N

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Katherine

A Canadian Pacific Railway lock on the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way

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Allains River Bridge

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Katherine

The former rail bridge over the Allains River in Annapolis Royal

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The Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway (E&N Railway) boasts a captivating history on Vancouver Island. The Island Corridor Foundation is the proprietor of the E&N Railway, which is currently largely inactive. Despite facing numerous challenges, there are ongoing efforts to preserve … Continue reading →

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Tenacity On The Tracks

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Katherine

Nature is tenacious when it comes to the ability to reclaim and regenerate plants and trees of all sorts. This is a small section of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo railbed, near Parksville.

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