The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Katherine

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The pictures in this series speak for themselves – no further comment is necessary when viewing where the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway once operated.

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Chad Robert James McDonald

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Katherine

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One of the many roadside memorials that are along Highway 19A

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 114.6 Island Highway crossing

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Katherine

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The E&N Island Highway crossing at Coburn Road

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An example of reusing a sawbuck that was installed elsewhere – in this case, the original location to the south was in Bowser.

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 108.82 Shaws Hill crossing

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The E&N crossing at Shaws Hill, aka the Island Highway at Widgeon Road

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 57.15 Ladysmith flag stop

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The E&N flag stop in Ladysmith

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Looking south toward Victoria

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 59.43 former Highway 1 bridge

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The foundations for the former Highway 1 bridge over the E&N in Ladysmith

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 59.5 Highway 1 overpass culvert

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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North entrance of the E&N Ladysmith Highway 1 overpass culvert

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Above, looking out to the north

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Looking toward the south entrance

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The south entrance of the overpass culvert

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Milepost 93

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The milepost for mile 93, near the Englishman River bridge

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Milepost 121

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The milepost for mile 121 – Mud Bay

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Milepost 38

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Katherine

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The milepost for mile 38 – near Miller Road in Duncan

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