Category Archives: trains

Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Katherine

The volunteers behind the Alberni Pacific Trick or Treat Train – a spooky ride aboard a steam train heading to McLean Mill National Historic Site.

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Alberni Pacific

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific 8427, a 1600 HP Alco RS-3 120 ton  locomotive

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Englewood Railway

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Englewood Railway EMD SW1200 If you happen to be around Woss and you happen to like railways and logging, well, you really ought to take the time to visit the last operating logging railroad in North America – Western Forest … Continue reading →

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Western Forest Products engine 113

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Western Forest Products engine 113, a 2-8-2 135 Ton Alco Rod Engine is on display at the Woss train yard, and was in use as late as 1988. The engine was built in 1920, and was transported from Oregon to … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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