A.A.R. car loading section 5 figure 60
The item is a training film about how to load a bulkhead flatcar to comply with A.A.R. rules. This film became obsolete in February 1980 because of rule changes. Filmed in Prince George at The Pas Lumber Company and Rustad Sawmills, BC Railway Industrial Park.
The item is a promotional film from around 1976. It gives an overview of BC Railway operations, including sequences about the variety of freight hauled (including a huge turbine runner for the Mica Dam project); self-propelled passenger cars; the Royal Hudson steam train; track maintenance; freight trucking and truck piggyback service; rail car barges; locomotive rebuild centre in Squamish; microwave communication system; computer centre; BC Railway Industrial Park in Prince George and future prospects.
Promotional video. A railroad trip by BC Rail dayliner from North Vancouver to Prince George.
Maintenance of way shops opening
The item consists of two reels of unedited footage from around 1977. It shows the official opening of the BC Railway Company's maintenance of way shop complex in Prince George, people touring plant, ceremony, etc.