Category Archives: Vanishing Vancouver Island

E&N Victoria – Mile 78.53 Parkway Trail

Mile 78.53 The Parkway Trail Bike Crossing

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E&N Victoria – Mile 69.33 10th Street

E&N junction at 10th Street

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Moorecroft Regional Park

Moorecroft was established in 1934 as a summer camp for girls by Gertrude Moore. She operated the camp until failing health necessitated the decision to sell the property in 1954. The United Church of Canada purchased the property for $50,000, … 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 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 Track Condition

A look at the track condition along the Esquimalt & Nanaimo rail line

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CPR Locks

One of the many CPR locks along the Esquimalt & Nanaimo railbed

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Oh Nuts

A loose nut on the E&N rail line near Qualicum Beach. The train don’t run here anymore.

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The way it is – E&N

You would be waiting for a very, very long time as the train don’t run here anymore… A memory of the way it was, and the way it is before it fades away altogether

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 65.10 Nanaimo River Bridge

Esquimalt & Nanaimo mile 65.10 Nanaimo River Bridge

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