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CP 4069

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Katherine

CP 4069, a 1952 (GMD) EMD FP7A  at Wellcox Yard in Nanaimo The locomotive is powering a heritage streamliner train was assembled in Nanaimo to celebrate the 130th anniversary of rail on Vancouver Island. The train is owned by the … Continue reading →

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Onto the siding

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Katherine

A pair of Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) locomotives working a series of tank cars for delivery onto a siding in Nanaimo. Rail is alive on Vancouver Island, but barely…

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Alberni Pacific – the end of the line

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific at the E&N station in Port Alberni …and pulling into McLean Mill

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Alberni Pacific – trains and trees

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific passing the Catalyst paper mill in Port Alberni The forestry industry has had highs and lows, with many saw mills and paper mills being sold to overseas companies, shut down, and dismantled. It’s perhaps more than a bit … Continue reading →

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Alberni Pacific – heading out

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Aboard the Alberni Pacific as we head out of Port Alberni and a bit of video…

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Alberni Pacific – On the siding

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No.7 shuttling on the siding in Port Alberni and a bit of video…

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Alberni Pacific – McLean Mill

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Katherine

Alberni Pacific No. 7 at McLean Mill National Historic Site and a bit of video…

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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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E&N – Port Alberni Subdvision – French Creek

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Katherine

The E&N bridge over French Creek is on the Port Alberni Subdivision, just off Highway 4A in Coombs. The 39.0 Port Alberni Subdivision is a branch line off the mainline Victoria Subdivision in Parksville. Looking downstream on French Creek The … Continue reading →

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