Rail related pictures from my trip out west

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The trip was fantastic after 30 years a lot has changed, We got out and about a lot.
But here is stuff about railways.


I think I converted Charlie to a train spotter by the time I left
Anyway hope this is not boring.
Here goes.

The tracks where the BC interurban runs , Sat and Sun for 3 hrs, Pity I had other plans for the week end.

A sign with the info.

The Tram was a gift from Belgium and will be refurbished.

Charlie as we go to Grandville isl to visit the Model Museum

 

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A few shots inside the Museum then my camare died.
There `s the bench Val aka Spitfire posted on here last trip.


Then we are off to the round house.
here we find Loco 374..
May 23rd 1887 was a great day for Vancouver, when CPR Engine 374 pulled the first transcontinental train into the city.
She retired in 1945.
Also a picture of the restored round house.

 

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Then on to the west coast Railway Heritage Park , Squamish BC.
Here is a picture as we drive through the fantstic scenery.
This is a Great museum Thanks to Farmer Ron who pointed me here.
As this was not here 30 years ago!!
The Cn tracks run outside the museum so a shot first of CN 7305.
then in side we go .
this place has a miniture railway that runs around the out side for $2 it`s a must.
here is the bud coach and a steamer.

Algoma Central is next a lovley machine.

 

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Then to my surprise I find 2860 striped and undergoing restoration.
I chatted to the main men and they reckoned she will have a full head of steam late next year and the have track to run her on yipppeeeeeee.
I`ll be back in two years, Lord willing.

The outer covering of the Hudson was laid on these trucks.

 

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And then I had a good look over this Great Northern RS?

 

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We visited Westshore Terminals.
at Robert Banks
Deta. B.C.
Below is there introduction and I will follow up with a few pictures.

 

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We spent a few hours here as there was a lot to take in.

 

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I found it a very intresting place I hope you did

 

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Seattle here we come.
The main reason for the trip was to ride the Aussia Trams, these will be gone this year as we were told the powers that be wanted the little tiny plot of land that the barns are built on
Go figure eh!!
The day was great as we took lots of shots of the water front.
But here is the train stuff.

 

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These are Melbourn trams and have a least a million miles on them

The last shots are of the barns and Charlie with tram conductor and one of meself.

 

[ezdays]

Wow, what a tour. You got some great shots there Chris, and you can add my name to the list of, "gee, I wanna go there too".

 

[Russ Bellinis]

Awesome shots Chris. Someday, I want to take my wife to see the Pacific Northwest.

 

[J&A_RR]

thankyou for the tour, great shots.

 

[Sir_Prize]

So... is that all we did... opps! I'm that YOU did... that is to say with your images and bit of
story it was like being there.
Thanks for sharing... glad it was good.

 

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Glad you have enjoyed being with me

Sir Prize I took 360 pictures plus what ever Charlie will send me

The scenery makes one want to click click all the time :thumb:

 

[Papa Bear]

Great pictures, Chris :thumb:

 

[RailRon]

What a beautiful trip, Chris!

Thank you for taking us along - great pics.

Ron

 

[spitfire]

Welcome home Chris!!! Those are some great shots - and make me wish I'd been along for the ride! You really got behind the scenes there. Can you tell me more about that unit 2672? What is it - I've never seen fans like that up front (if that's what they are).

Val

 

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Welcome home Chris!!! Those are some great shots - and make me wish I'd been along for the ride! You really got behind the scenes there. Can you tell me more about that unit 2672? What is it - I've never seen fans like that up front (if that's what they are).

Val

Thanks all for the great welcome back.
I will post other angle shots of 2675 and also CP 9775.
I think its a MAC 90.4 I am not up to speed on them but I think you will recognise it then Val.
I to think it has cooling "wing type" fans.

AS for getting be hind the scene`s Iam just a cheeky so and so It works Val :thumb: