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X1413 - "Winnipeg" Piece of curved ceiling panel from interior. wood laminate backing, cloth covered with white enamel paint type material. Cracked and chipped. Screw holes in farbic and wood.
See letter 1998.005.001
Ceiling panel


2002.065.001 3-Dimensional
More Info Sternwheelers, Sandbars & Switchbacks
Chronicle of steam transportation in the British Columbia waterways of the Columbia River System, 1965-1965.
Appendix, Index, b&w maps, charts.
duplicate of CBK.1977.026.001 (rebound in hard cover, with additional special donation page added).
book : hardcover


1973
1977.026.002 Library
More Info Railroad Car Builder's Pictorial Dictionary
A resource for those who build or repair rail cars. Selects and assigns appropriate terns to the various parts and objects which are in common use and which pertain to railroad cars. Contains the most copious illustrations arranged systematically to that a person could find a representation of any part of a car he might need and thence the name that needed to be ordered.
Over 800 b&w illustrations -- drawings, tables, advertisements etc. accompanying the dictionary listing of parts.

book : soft cover


1980
2007.034.029 Library 74-78972
More Info Streetcars in the Kootenays
History of Nelson's Electric Tramways - 1899 to 1992. Includes the conception, building and preservation.
b&w photographs, maps and appendices, bbliography, index.
book : softcover


1992
2007.038.008 Library

Great Gates, The; The Story of the Rocky Mountain Passes
Covers the area from Mexico to Jasper National Park area in Canada. Includes sketches of some 800 Rocky Mountain passes listed by state or country. It is noted if the pass can be crossed by ordinary car or if 4WD is necessary.
b&w photographic plates in center of book, index.
book : softcover


1981
2008.014.048 Library

Kootenaiana
A listing of materials located in the libraries of Notre Dame University of Nelson, BC and / or Selkirk College of Castlegar, BC. up to March 31, 1976.
b&w photographs.
book : softcover


1976
2008.014.058 Library - Local History
More Info 100 Years of B.C. Women's Institutes 1909-2008
Documents a century of women interested in building better communities, informed about issues of the day, and actively involved. Organized by decades. B&w photographs. Appendix, index.
book : hardcover


2008
2008.018.002 Library

100 Women of the British Columbia Women's Institute 1909-2009
Biographies. Each one page with b&w photo. A history and salute to the members of this organization throughout Canada. Book allows room for adding other names/biographies.
Index.
book : softcover


2008
2008.017.001 Library
More Info National Railway Museum
Guidebook to the National Railway Museum in York, Yorkshire, England. (Part of the Science Museum, London.)
Includes map of the museum, colour photographs with detailed descriptions.

book : softcover


1982
2008.025.009 PF.0188.0138
More Info Enginemen's Manual
Diesel, Electric Locomotives. Detailed diagrams, descriptions and instructions.
Index.
book : softcover


June 1952
2008.030.001 Achives Storage Library
More Info Toy Trains 1920-1940
Shire Album #255
History of interest in "toy trains" (model railroads), covers a variety of manufacturers (including Bassett-Lowke, Trix Twin railways, Hornby Gauge , Hornby-Dublo) many historical b&w photographs. Bibliography, list of organizations for collectors and list of places to visit in Great Britain, Belgium & France. Many with operating locomotives.
textual record : book, softcover


1990
2007.040.004 PF.0188.0165
More Info Toy Trains 1920-1940
Shire Album #255
History of interest in "toy trains" (model railroads), covers a variety of manufacturers (including Bassett-Lowke, Trix Twin railways, Hornby Gauge , Hornby-Dublo) many historical b&w photographs. Bibliography, list of organizations for collectors and list of places to visit in Great Britain, Belgium & France. Many with operating locomotives.
textual record : book, softcover


1990
2007.040.004 PF.0188.0165
More Info Pacific Great Eastern: Profile of a Modern Railroad
Story of the PGE's dramatic growth, a chronicle of exciting accomplishment. This book depicts the Railway's movement of resources to the markets of the work and its challenging role in the development of new frontiers. Maps, Col. photographs.
booklet : printed


2008.044.020 PF.0188.0002

Bulletin Official Publication
A resource book for Model Railroad enthusiasts. Contains history of the Association, and much Association information including by-laws and constitution and full listing of members at publication date. Also holds a 'yellow pages' of advertising and listings related to the hobby.
book : softcover


1971
2008.044.022 Library

Reference Guide and Catalogue For Model Railroaders - #21
A resource book for hobbyists. Descriptions of supplies available and where to get them.
booklet : printed, coilbound


1964
2008.044.023 PF.0193.0008
More Info Municipal Year Book
The authoritive source book of urban data and developments
textual record : booklet


ca 1978
2009.035.269 Library
More Info Canadian Pacific Foundation Library
An Introduction to Economics for Canadian Readers
textual record : book


1937
2010.003.554 Library - Reference
More Info Canadian Pacific Foundation Library
The Dominion of Canada, Economic Geography
textual record : book


1937
2010.003.555 Library - Reference
More Info Canadian Pacific Foundation Library
The History of Canada Through Biography Explorers, Soldiers & Statesmen: Canadian Pacific History
textual record : book


1937
2010.003.556 Library - Reference
More Info Canadian Pacific Foundation Library
Canadian Pacific Facts and Figures, includes maps
textual record : book


1946
2010.003.557 Library - Reference
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