2016.003.5 Last load of 100′ poles to leave by train from Carney’s pole yard, Nakusp, Feb. 1988

Accession Num: 2016.003.5

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Document Date: 1988-02-07 - --

Donors: Milton Parent

Creators: Milton Parent

Keywords: 1980s, B.J. Carney, beehive burner, Canadian Pacific Railway, Columbia River Shake & Shingle, forestry, log poles, Nakusp & Slocan Railway, and train

Locations: Nakusp

Physical Description:
1 colour photograph (17.5 x 12.7 cm)

Notes:
Log poles from B.J. Carney poleyard on train cars, Canadian Pacific (Nakusp & Slocan) Railway, Nakusp, 7 February 1988. This was the final load of poles from this yard to be transported by train. The track was closed permanently in December 1988. Columbia River Shake & Shingle beehive burner in background