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Union Bay – Once there was a pier…

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katherine

The remains of one of the coal loading piers in Union Bay

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Union Bay – a look around

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katherine

A Panoramic image from the former site of the Union Bay coal loading facility   You can likely use typical mobile device controls to scroll around the image, as well as zoom in and out. On a computer the mouse … Continue reading →

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Union Bay–a window into the past

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katherine

A look at a cross section of the causeway that was underneath the rail line that ran out to the Union Bay coal washing plant and loading pier. A section of the wire wound wood pipes that ran out to … Continue reading →

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Union Bay – a moment in time

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Katherine

Union Bay – walking along where the coal trains once ran

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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katherine

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

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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Katherine

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

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The train don’t run here anymore…

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Katherine

A few relatively short sections of the Victoria Subdivision have been upgraded to 100 Pound rail – that’s rail that weighs 100 pounds per yard. The heavier the rail, the heavier a load it can support, and the the faster … Continue reading →

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Katherine

I never tire of the Royston Wrecks – so much forgotten history and forgotten ships… And a bit of video…

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The train don’t run here anymore – Ladysmith

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katherine

If you take a few minutes to explore Ladysmith below Highway 1 you will likely run across the old train museum – if you take a few more minutes and explore the now silent tracks you’ll come across this old … Continue reading →

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Kaatza Station Museum – No.7 and No. 145

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Katherine

Western Forest Industries No. 7 1929 Plymouth Locomotive Purchased new by the Merrill & Ring Lumber Company, No.7  was operated near Powell River. The locomotive came with a gasoline motor which meant that it was best suited for light duty. … Continue reading →

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