Tag Archives: Port Alberni

Port Alberni – trains and mountains

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

Traffic stopping for the Alberni Pacific – Port Alberni

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Port Alberni – the long way home

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

We could have just taken Highway 4 back home from Port Alberni, but the we would have missed some spectacular views…

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Port Alberni – building the boats

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Katherine

A new boat being constructed in Port Alberni

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Sproat Lake

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

High water at Sproat Lake east of  Port Alberni Redevelopment of water front property has resulted in gradual decay of what was once a beautiful recreation area.

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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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Alberni Pacific – Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Katherine

A look at the Alberni Pacific Railway Christmas train to McLean Mill. It was a great experience to ride the train through Port Alberni at night, visit McLean Mill, and ride back into town in the cab of No. 7, … Continue reading →

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Live steam – Alberni Pacific Railway

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Katherine

Some video from a night run of the Alberni Pacific   Alberni Pacific special arriving at the Port Alberni CPR Station   1929 Baldwin 90 ton 2-8-2 ST   A steamy night   Inside the cab   Heading out of … Continue reading →

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Blue Jays

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Katherine

Blue Jays at the Taylor River rest stop on Highway 4, 37 km west of Port Alberni

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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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Victory III

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Katherine

  Victory III in Port Alberni Year Built: 1969 Builder: Vito Steel Boat and Barge Construction Ltd, Delta  Material: Steel Length (m): 11.70 Beam (m): 4.27 Draught (m): 1.71 Gross Tonnage: 14.95 Net Tonnage: 10.17 Engine: Diesel, 463 Brake Horsepower … Continue reading →

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