Tag Archives: Western Forest Products

Western Forest Products – Jordan River

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Katherine

I was camping across the road in the CRD campground in Jordan River, and did a bit of exploring at the abandoned building that were the headquarters for the Western Forest Products Jordan River logging operations. The buildings are slowly … Continue reading →

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Englewood Railway of Western Forest Products

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Katherine

The Englewood Railway of Western Forest Products transported logs by train for 100 years on northern Vancouver Island. The line was shut down November 7, 2017 after three workers died and two were injured when a train hit a maintenance … Continue reading →

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Beaver Cove dozer boats

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Katherine

Dozer boats at the Western Forest Products Englewood Logging Division

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Beaver Cove Dryland Sort

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Katherine

A Kobelco log grappler/loader at the Beaver Cove Dryland Sort – Western Forest Products Englewood Logging Division

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Beaver Cove Dryland Sort

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Katherine

Beaver Cove Dryland Sort – Western Forest Products Englewood Logging Division

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Gold River – Sandpoint Chief

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Katherine

Western Forest Products tug Sandpoint Chief at the Gold River log sort

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Western Forest Products – Duke Point

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Katherine

The Western Forest Products sawmill at Duke Point

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Woss –

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

A Kobelco excavator at the Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Woss – a logging truck

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

A logging truck at Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Englewood Railway

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Englewood Railway EMD SW1200 If you happen to be around Woss and you happen to like railways and logging, well, you really ought to take the time to visit the last operating logging railroad in North America – Western Forest … Continue reading →

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