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E&N Victoria Subdivision – State Of The Line

The harsh reality of rail on Vancouver Island as shown by the condition of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way – although classified as an active railway, the train truly doesn’t run here anymore, hasn’t for some time, and … Continue reading

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – State Of The Line

The harsh reality of rail on Vancouver Island as shown by the condition of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way – although classified as an active railway, the train truly doesn’t run here anymore, hasn’t for some time, and … Continue reading

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E&N Victoria – Mile 109.2 Grovehill Road

E&N mile 109.2 Grovehill Road

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A Tale Of Two Derailers

Two train derailers on the Esquimalt & Nanaimo (E&N) line A derail or derailer is a device used to prevent blocking or compromising a rail track (or collision with anything present on the track, such as a person, or a … Continue reading

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E&N Victoria – Mile 64.87 Cassidy Road

E&N mile 64.87 Cassidy Road

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E&N Victoria – Mile 64.87 Cassidy Siding

E&N mile 64.87 Cassidy Siding

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CNR Lock

A Canadian National Railway (CNR) lock

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – CPR Locks

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

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – CPR Locks

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

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – State Of The Line

The harsh reality of rail on Vancouver Island as shown by the condition of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo right of way near Courtenay – although classified as an active railway, the train truly doesn’t run here anymore, hasn’t for some … Continue reading

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