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  1. Parksville Water tower

    Parksville Water tower

    This is one of 2 standing water towers on the E&N Railway, the other being in Port Alberni, BC used for the Alberni Pacific steam excursions. The tower was located just south of the station but was moved to this location and restored when the MOW shops were expanded. The rusty rails...
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    • Media category: Buildings and Structures
  2. "Dedicated"

    "Dedicated"

    Ray Loran worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway for 45 years from 1926-1971. He was a Section Foreman in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, in the 1950's until his Retirement in Indian Head. His father Chris also worked for the CPR for 38 years. The Section of track he maintained was from Mclean -...
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    • cpr foreman head indian mainline saskatchewan section
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    • Media category: Human Interest Photos
  3. Curious Onlookers

    Curious Onlookers

    CP 2816, a 4-6-4 Hudson type has attracted a few onlookers as she awaits CN for a trip to the BC Rail Steam Shop in Northvancouver September 29,2003.
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    • Media category: Mainline Excursions
  4. Leaving Eastward

    Leaving Eastward

    The Royal Canadain Pacific leaves Spuzzum, BC with it's train of gols and maroon coaches Wednesday, September 4, 2003.
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    • Media category: Special Trains, Charters and PV's
  5. "Stoney Creek Bridge B&W"

    "Stoney Creek Bridge B&W"

    This is a Post Card shot by the Famous CPR Photographer Byron Harmon, Banff Canada. Caption on Back of Post Card Reads - Along the Line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. 1950's Photo.
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    • 1950 bridge cpr creek stoney
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    • Media category: Vintage Train Photos - Steam Era
  6. "Returning to Duluth"

    "Returning to Duluth"

    The Famous Schnabel Train is Returning to Duluth, Minnesota to Pick Up Another Pressure Vessel for the Heavey Oil Upgrader in Regina, Saskatchewan, Cdn. This Massive 36 Axle Giant the Length of a Football Field and Weighting 335 Tonnes was Built in West Germany. In all Five Trips were made, they...
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    • cpr load massive schnabel train
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    • Media category: Caboose
  7. "The Final Journey"

    "The Final Journey"

    Spotted CP Rail Caboose #434603 making it's final trip east..haven't seen one in years....what a shame to not see them at the end of a train. Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003. ( I know CP pulled there Cabooses some years ago, do the railways in the States and Europe still use them. )
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    • Media category: Caboose
  8. Black Beauty

    Black Beauty

    CP Rail #5485 Part of a Hook Up, waits for an oncoming Freight Train, Rail Yards, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003. (For some reason I can't recall seeing a black CP Rail locomotive before, with the exception of the steam engine.)
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    • Media category: Canadian Pacific
  9. "Overcast"

    "Overcast"

    On a Dull and Overcast Day CP Rail #9000 Prepares to Head West on the Mainline through Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003.
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    • cpr freight mainline saskatchewan
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    • Media category: Canada
  10. "Kershaw Ballast Regulator Front #3211-45"

    "Kershaw Ballast Regulator Front #3211-45"

    The Kershaw Ballast Regulator #3211-45 is stored on a siding in the Rail Yards at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003.
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    • ballast cpr kershaw regulator saskatchewan siding
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    • Media category: Maintenance of Way and Non-Revenue Cars
  11. "Kershaw Ballast Regulator Side #3211-45"

    "Kershaw Ballast Regulator Side #3211-45"

    This is the side view of the Kershaw Ballast Regulator #3211-45 sitting in a siding in the Rail Yards in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003.
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    • ballast cpr kershaw saskatchewan siding
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    • Media category: Maintenance of Way and Non-Revenue Cars
  12. "New Numbers-How About New Paint"

    "New Numbers-How About New Paint"

    CP #5394 Part of a Five Diesel Hook Up, working in the Rail Yards, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003
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    • Media category: Canadian Pacific
  13. "Spring Loading Grain Cars"

    "Spring Loading Grain Cars"

    CP Rail #6049 Starts Making His Grain Train, Rail Yards, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003.
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    • cpr locomotive saskatchewan
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    • Media category: Canada
  14. "Look Way Up"

    "Look Way Up"

    A Break in the Action CP Rail #6049 waits in a Siding in the Rail Yards at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003.
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    • cpr lomotive saskatchewan
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    • Media category: Canadian Pacific
  15. "Switch Blower"

    "Switch Blower"

    CP Rail Maintenance Worker Blows Out the Switches after an April Storm Dumped a Foot of Snow on Indian Head and Surrounding Area, East Crossing Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn. April 2003. As I was trying to get a different angle for this shot, I took three or four steps off the pavement and...
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    • cpr maintenance saskatchewan storm switch
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    • Media category: Maintenance of Way and Non-Revenue Cars
  16. "Aftermath of Storm"

    "Aftermath of Storm"

    This CP Rail Maintenance Worker Blows Out the Switches after an April Snow Storm Dumped a Foot of Snow on the Area, East Crossing Indian Head, Saskatchewn, Cdn. April 2003
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    • Media category: Maintenance of Way and Non-Revenue Cars
  17. "Quick Glance Back"

    "Quick Glance Back"

    On a Snowy Winter Day the Crew Man in the CP434644 Caboose takes a Quick Look over his Shoulder to see what's Happening. Rail Yards, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn.
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    • caboose cpr saskatchewan winter
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    • Media category: Canada
  18. "West Bound"

    "West Bound"

    CP Rail #9512 Approches the West Crossing Out of Indian Head, Saskatchwan, Cdn.
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    • cpr freight saskatchewan
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    • Media category: Canada
  19. "The 60's Show"

    "The 60's Show"

    CP Rail Locomotives #6512 and #6510 resting in the Regina Rail Yards, Regina, Saskatchewan, Cdn. 1960's Photo
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    • cpr railway saskatchewan
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    • Media category: Vintage Freight Train Photos - Diesel Era
  20. "Basking in the Sun"

    "Basking in the Sun"

    Two of CP Rails Finest #5963 and #5754 Bask in the Sun for a moment before resuming there work. Rail Yards Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Cdn.
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    • cpr locomotives saskatchewan
    • Comments: 4
    • Media category: Canadian Pacific



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