Category Archives: rail

The big picture – Nanaimo ferry terminal

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Katherine

Seaspan Challenger and Coastal Spirit arriving in Nanaimo This ferry terminal has been home to CP Marine, Black Ball, and now to Seaspan. Sometimes you need the big picture…

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SVI 110 and 128

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Katherine

Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) GP9 locomotives 110 and 128 in Nanaimo

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 29.80 Northgate Road bridge

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Katherine

Northgate Road – Shawnigan Lake Looking toward Renfrew Road The 45’-4” single span ballasted deck steel wide flange beam bridge bridge over Northgate Road was originally constructed in 1908. The abutments are masonry blocks that were raised 6” in 1978 … Continue reading →

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E&N Rail Yard Victoria

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

The train doesn’t stop here anymore… 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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E&N – Port Alberni Subdvision – French Creek

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Katherine

The E&N bridge over French Creek is on the Port Alberni Subdivision, just off Highway 4A in Coombs. The 39.0 Port Alberni Subdivision is a branch line off the mainline Victoria Subdivision in Parksville. Looking downstream on French Creek The … Continue reading →

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E&N – the state of the rail

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Katherine

I’ve read the reports regarding the condition of the E&N rail line and bridges, listened to the press releases about the high likelihood that repairs to the bridges will start in the fall of 2014, and I’ve actually checked out … Continue reading →

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The Beaufort Gang

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

The Beaufort Gang has terrorized and delighted passengers on the Alberni Pacific Railway since the steam train began its regular run to McLean Mill National Historic Site. I was onboard when the Alberni Valley’s meanest and orneriest pack of train-robbing,back-shooting … Continue reading →

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Alberni Pacific train yards

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Katherine

A quick look at the Alberni Pacific train yards as viewed from the steam train returning to Port Alberni after a run to McLean Mill National Historic Site. more images in a standalone album…

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