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  1. 1963.900.001 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photograph depicting a 1-Vulcan steam locomotive, 18 tons, 4 wheel, saddle tank (No. 25) and narrow gauge. The locomotive is also known as Samson. It is 1964.001.477 in the objects catalog. The locomotive is moving on some tracks with some passengers, and the No. 10 caboose is also attached to it. The caboose had a plywood body with metal ladder and plywood platform inside. Centre portion of roof raised and open. It is 1964.001...

    Record Type: Photo

    1963 - No. 25 & No. 10 Caboose - Deerholme - 1963900001 - jpg72 - 001
  2. 2018.057.084 - Print, Photographic

    Canadian Forest Products Locomotive No. 112, 2-6-2 saddletank in the Nimpkish Valley. The steel box on top of the cab carries fire tools.

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - Canfor No. 112 - Nimpkish Valley - 2018057084 - jpg72 - 001
  3. 2019.012.011j - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photograph of, "Samson", the No. 25. Samson is a 1-Vulcan steam locomotive, weighing at 18 tons and is a 4 wheeler. Its construction Number is 1549. "c. 1910" is written on the back of the photograph, which is likely referring to the year Samson was built rather than when the photograph was taken. Stamped on the back of the photograph: "W.R. Swanson 5729 27 Ave. N. E. Seattle 5, Wash."

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - Samson - Deerholme - 2019012011j - jpg72 - 001
  4. 2019.014.003 - Print, Photographic

    Colourized photograph of a 1-Vulcan steam locomotive, 18 tons, 4 wheel, saddle tank (No. 25). Also known as Samson. 1964.001.477 in the objects catalog. Engineer: Cliff Blackstaff Photo taken on Wellburn's property in Deerholme.

    Record Type: Photo

    1955 - Locomotive Samson - Deerholme - 2019014003 - jpg72 - 001
  5. 2019.014.010 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photograph of 1-Vulcan steam locomotive, 18 tons, 4 wheel, saddle tank (No. 25) and narrow gauge. Also known as Samson.1964.001.477 in the objects catalog. It is moving on the tracks in the photograph and "Deerholme" is written on the back.

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - Samson in Motion - Deerholme - 2019014010 - jpg72 - 001
  6. 2019.023.001 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white portrait of a Comox Logging and Railway company steam locomotive on its last trip to Port Alberni next to a water tower. "Jorgen V. Svendsen Photographer 1639 Oak Day Avenue Victoria, BC" stamped on the back. Difficult to identify but locomotive looks like a saddletank, and looks similar to Comox Logging and Railway Co.'s 2-8-2 No. 11 locomotive, which had a construction number of 57409 and was manufactured by Baldwin Lo...

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - Locomotive and Water Station - Comox - 2019023001 - jpg72 - 001
  7. 2019.040.002 - Print, Photographic

    Cowichan Valley Railway locomotive No. 24, "Susie", running on some tracks. People are seated in its train cars and just barely visible on the right side of the photograph is possibly the same footbridge from 2019.040.001. Technical data on Susie: Designation: C-4, 0-4-0 ST, Saddle Tank Engine Weight: 12 tons. Boiler pressure: 150 psi. Gauge: Narrow (36 inches). Fuel: originally – coal, now – oil.

    Record Type: Photo

    1960s - Susie - Duncan - 2019040002 - jpg72 - 001
  8. 2021.073.002b - Print, Photographic

    No.10 caboose (1964.001.461) being pulled by locomotive No. 25 (1964.001.477) at Gerry Wellburn's property in Deerholme. The caboose was a narrow gauge caboose. Four wheel (frame and wheels), red, designated number 10. Overall dimensions: 12' x 5' x 7''. The locomotive ("Samson") is a Vulcan steam locomotive with a saddletank, weighs 18 tons, Class C-6, 0-4-0 ST, and has a construction number of 1549. As this was pictured at Deerholme, this ph...

    Record Type: Photo

    1956-64 - No. 10 Caboose & Samson - Deerholme - 2021073002b - jpg72 - 001
  9. 2021.073.002c-e - Print, Photographic

    Three photographs depicting locomotive No. 25 (1964.001.477, "Samson") at Gerry Wellburn's property at Deerholme. It is a Vulcan steam locomotive with a saddletank, weighs 18 tons, Class C-6, 0-4-0 ST, and has a construction number of 1549. As this was pictured at Deerholme, this photographed is dated somewhere between 1956 - 1964.

    Record Type: Photo

    2021.073.002c
  10. 2021.088.001 - Print, Photographic

    Photograph depicts Saddletank No.1055 (locomotive only) stopped on the tracks beside a water station. No. 1055 is a 90 tonne locomotive and was the main line engine on MacMillan Bloedel's Nanaimo Lakes operation. It is a 2-8-2 type locomotive. It is owned by the City of Port Alberni and operated by the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society. A saddletank is named so because the water tank sits on top of the boiler like a saddle ...

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - 1055 Watering up - Ladysmith - 2021088001 - jpg72 - 001
  11. 2021.088.002 - Print, Photographic

    Photograph depicts No.1055 and No.1077 on a pair of railway sidings. No.1077 is in front of No.1055. No. 1055 is a 90 tonne locomotive and was the main line engine on MacMillan Bloedel's Nanaimo Lakes operation. It is a 2-8-2 (Mikado) type locomotive. It was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. It is owned by the City of Port Alberni and operated by the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society. No.1077 is a 90 tonne locomotive wa...

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - 1077 &1055 - Fort Steele - 2021088002 - jpg72 - 001
  12. 2021.088.003 - Print, Photographic

    Photograph depicts Saddletank No.1055 (locomotive only) on the tracks, stopped next to some scaffolding, being watered up. This photograph depicts the backside of the locomotive as well as the backs of three men. No. 1055 is a 90 tonne locomotive and was the main line engine on MacMillan Bloedel's Nanaimo Lakes operation. It is a 2-8-2 (Mikado) type locomotive. It is owned by the City of Port Alberni and operated by the Western Vancouver Islan...

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - 1055 Watering Up (backside) - Nanaimo Lake Camp - 2021088003 - jpg72 - 001
  13. 2021.088.004 - Print, Photographic

    Saddletank No.1055 and No. 1077 stationary on the tracks. Photographs also depicts railway sidings. No. 1055 is a 90 tonne locomotive and was the main line engine on MacMillan Bloedel's Nanaimo Lakes operation. It is a 2-8-2 (Mikado) type locomotive. It was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. No.1077 is a 90 tonne locomotive was built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1923 and was used for logging. It is a 2-6-2 (Prairie) type locomotive.

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - 1055 & 1077 Picking Up - Nanaimo Lake Camp - 2021088004 - jpg72 - 001
  14. 2022.028.001a-b - Print, Photographic

    Two photos depicting log booming/loading sites at Rock Bay. .a): "Loading Site, Fish Lake, Rock Bay," written on the back. Depicts locomotive going over a wooden bridge with a full load of logs. "B.C.M.T & T Co" on the engine and 6 on the cab. It likely stands for B.C. Mills Timber & Trading company. .b): "Loading at Fish Lake. Hastings Sawmill Co. Rock Bay, BC," written on the back. Same area as .a) but at a different angle. The booming gr...

    Record Type: Photo

    2022.028.001a
  15. 2022.077.009 - Print, Photographic

    Cowichan Valley Railway Locomotive No. 25 (Samson) carrying passengers over trestle. Also visible on the left is a waterwheel (1964.001.012).

    Record Type: Photo

    unk - Samson Over Trestle - Duncan - 2022077009 - jpg72 - 001

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