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Across Canada : annotated guide via Canadian Pacific Railway, the greatest transportation system in the world

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2898
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publication Date
1914
Call Number
917.1 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.148.3
Call Number
917.1 CAN
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1914
Physical Description
112 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"May 2nd 1914 _________ Frank ___ _ _ C.P.R." [handwritten in pencil on back cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad travel--Canada--Guidebooks
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
11 p. of advertisements following p. 101
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Agreement between British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Divisions 101-134 & 109 of the Amalgamated Transit Union relating to wages and working conditions

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6528
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1973
Call Number
331.8 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV012.18.16
Call Number
331.8 BRI
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Publication Date
1973
Printer
B.C. Hydro Printing Service
Physical Description
xiii, 152 p. ; 15 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Transportation
Collective labor agreements
Labour unions
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
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Air-brake pumps : triple valves and brake valves, air-brake troubles, operating and testing trains, foundation brake gear, air signal-system, high-speed brake, no. 6 E T locomotive brake, P C passenger brake equipment, L N passenger brake equipment, type K freight triple valves, train control

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3315
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
1912
Call Number
620.7 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.14.1
Call Number
620.7 INT
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton, PA.
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
1912
Series
I. C. S. Reference Library
Printer
Allied Printing
Physical Description
viii, 1 v. (various pagings), xxvi : ill. : 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Valves
Brakes
Railroads--Brakes
Transportation
Railroad trains
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Rail
Notes
Includes index.
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All steel climax baling presses : electric power and hand operated

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2290
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Climax Baler Company Limited
Publication Date
1969
Call Number
670 CLI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.29.88
Call Number
670 CLI
Author
Climax Baler Company Limited
Place of Publication
Hamilton, Ont.
Publisher
Climax Baler Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
1969
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. : 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm equipment--Canada
Agricultural machinery
Agriculture
Machinery
Machinery industry
Catalogs
Subjects
Agriculture
Agricultural Tools and Equipment
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Around the world cruise 1924

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6585
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1924
Call Number
910 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV975.126.6
Call Number
910 CAN
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
Canadian Pacific
Publication Date
1924
Printer
Southam Press Ltd.
Physical Description
40 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada
Ocean liners--Canada
Tourism
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
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The Art of Railroading

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7506
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Alymer-Small, Sidney
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
385 ALY
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
385 ALY
Author
Alymer-Small, Sidney
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Railway Publications Society
Publication Date
1908
Series
The Prior Self-Educational Railway Series
Printer
Frederick J. Drake & Co.
Physical Description
924 p. : ill. 6 cm thick
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Design and construction
Railroads
Electric railroads
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Electrical Railroading / Electricity as applied to railroad transportation
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A textbook on electric lighting and railways

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2126
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
c1915
Call Number
621.3 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV978.6.6
Call Number
621.3 INT
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton, Penn.
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
c1915
Series
I.C.S. reference library
Physical Description
1 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"Charles Campbell" [handwritten on pre-pages in red ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Electrical engineering--Study and teaching
Electric railroads
Electrical engineering
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
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Barn book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4912
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Beatty Bros Limited
Publication Date
c1931
Call Number
631 BEA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.45.136
Call Number
631 BEA
Author
Beatty Bros Limited
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Beatty Bros., Ltd.
Publication Date
c1931
Series
Book (Beatty Bros., Limited), no. 11
Physical Description
334 p. : ill. : 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Barns
Farm buildings
Dairying
Stables
Catalogs
Subjects
Buildings
Buildings - Agricultural
Buildings - Agricultural - Barns
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison site in October 1991
Notes
Includes index.
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The book of trains

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6772
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Williams, Archibald, 1871-1934
Publication Date
1900
Call Number
420 WIL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.151
Call Number
420 WIL
Author
Williams, Archibald, 1871-1934
Place of Publication
[S.l]
Publisher
Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publication Date
1900
Printer
Press of the Publishers
Physical Description
96 p., [5] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"Douglas J. Lunn Xmas - 1928" [handwritten in ink on front endpapers]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads
Juvenile literature
Subjects
Transportation
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Buses, trolleys & trams

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1427
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dunbar, Charles, 1900-1993
Publication Date
c1967
Call Number
388 DUN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388 DUN
Author
Dunbar, Charles, 1900-1993
Contributor
Maddren, Nicholas
Place of Publication
London, [U.K.]
Publisher
Hamlyn
Publication Date
c1967
Physical Description
141 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 29 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Buses
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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2781
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publication Date
1896
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.35
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1896
Physical Description
70 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to November 2nd, 1896" --Title page.
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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2785
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Publication Date
1891
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.137
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1891
Physical Description
70 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"H. Crasell Dougherty January 19th 1892 W. 20 J 21 F 22 Sun 24 Mon 25" [handwritten in pencil on p.3]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to October 19th, 1891" --Title page.
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Canadian Pacific Railway, annotated time table, with information as to C.P.R. transcontinental routes

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2787
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Edition
Eastbound ed.
Publication Date
1907
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.26.139
Call Number
385.06571 CAN
Edition
Eastbound ed.
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Place of Publication
[Montreal]
Publisher
[Canadian Pacific Railway]
Publication Date
1907
Physical Description
100 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"F. Bettschen 1261 Powell St. Mrs. Price 470 Hastings St. Mr Sanderson 323 4th Ave New Westminster" [handwritten in pencil on last page]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--Timetables
Canada--Description and travel
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Notes
"Corrected to July 16th, 1907" --Title page.
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Cherry-Burrell general catalog : complete equipment and supplies for handling milk and its products : catalog no. 1939.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2262
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cherry-Burrell Corporation of Canada
Publication Date
c1939
Call Number
637 CHE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.29.49
Call Number
637 CHE
Author
Cherry-Burrell Corporation of Canada
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
Cherry-Burrell Corp.
Publication Date
c1939
Physical Description
324 p. : ill. : 28 cm.
Inscription
"Mr Gould" [Handwritten in red crayon on title page] "Dary Supply Co Ltd" [Handwritten in orange crayon on title page] "Dairy Supplies ________ Complete ____ to the Dairy ____ ______ 1158 Romeo _____ Vancouver B.C." [Stamped in black ink on front cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Commercial catalogs
Dairying
Catalogs
Subjects
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
Notes
Includes index.
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Code of operating rules

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6527
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV012.18.17
Call Number
385 BOA 1964
Edition
Revision of 1964
Author
Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada
Department of Commercial Transport for the Province of British Columbia
Place of Publication
[S.l]
Publisher
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Publication Date
1964
Physical Description
110 p. ; 16 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Transportation
Railroad law--Canada
Railroads
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subjects
Transportation
Names
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Notes
"Approved and prescribed by the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada by General Order No. 113537 dated the 17th day of February, 1964"
"Approved and prescribed by the Department of Commercial Transport for the Province of British Columbia by Certificate 1149 dated the 27th day of April, 1964"
"EFFECTIVE 1st August, 1964"
"The rules in this book have the same numbers as the corresponding rules in "Uniform Code of operating Rules" approved by General Order of the Board of Transport Commissioners No. 873 dated 15th day of November, 1961."
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Complete practical railroading : a complete series of text-books on modern railway transportation

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4957
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
National Institute of Practical Mechanics
Publication Date
c1911
Call Number
385 NAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV006.24.45
Call Number
385 NAT
Author
National Institute of Practical Mechanics
Contributor
International School of Engineering
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
International School of Engineering
Publication Date
c1911
Printer
Allied Printing
Physical Description
492 p., xix : ill. : 18 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Trainmen--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Trainmen
Railroads--Design and construction
Railroads
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
"A series of text books prepared especially and exclusively for instruction on locomotive engineering by motive power superintendents, master mechanics, traveling engineers and mechanical experts associated with the International School of Engineering" -- Title page
"Locomotive boilers and engines, their construction, care, operation and management, firemen's duties, heat, fuel combustion, injectors, lubrication, and the setting of valves. Also complete description of walschaert and other valve gears, their defects and how to remedy them" -- Title page
Includes index.
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Copper River and Northwestern Ry. : standard spiral tables

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2612
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hawkins, E. C.
Edition
Rev.
Publication Date
1908
Call Number
385 HAW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV974.23.4
Call Number
385 HAW
Edition
Rev.
Author
Hawkins, E. C.
Publisher
Office of Chief Engineer Cordova, Alaska
Publication Date
1908
Physical Description
1 vol. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"J. D. Smith" [handwritten on the inside front cover in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Alaska
Railroads--Alaska
Railroads--Alaska--Design and construction
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
"Compiled January 1908, Revised April 1909"
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Davis-Watkins dairy equipment and supplies for those who want good machinery and good service at a reasonable price

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2263
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Davis-Watkins Dairymen's Manufacturing Company
Publication Date
1919
Call Number
637 DAV
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV977.29.50
Call Number
637 DAV
Author
Davis-Watkins Dairymen's Manufacturing Company
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Davis-Watkins Dairymen's Mfg. Co.
Publication Date
1919
Physical Description
1 v. (multiple pagings) : ill. : 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Machinery
Dairying
Catalogs
Subjects
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
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Diseases and pests of cultivated plants : with article on sprays and spraying

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6493
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Eastham, J. W.
Ruhmann, Max H.
Publication Date
1916
Call Number
632 EAS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV979.50.163
Call Number
632 EAS
Author
Eastham, J. W.
Ruhmann, Max H.
Contributor
Hoy, B.
Place of Publication
Victoria, B.C.
Publisher
Department of Agriculture -- British Columbia
Publication Date
1916
Printer
William H. Cullin
Physical Description
72 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
"Printed by authority of the Legislative Assembly" -- t.p.
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Early farm life

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary855
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gunby, Lise, 1959-
Publication Date
c1983
Call Number
630 GUN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0865050279
9780865050273
0865050260
9780865050266
Call Number
630 GUN
Author
Gunby, Lise, 1959-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Crabtree Pub.
Publication Date
c1983
Series
The Early settler life series
Physical Description
80 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM / 4900 DEER LAKE AVENUE / BURNABY, B.C. V5G 3T6", stamped on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Farm life
Juvenile literature
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
Text, photographs, and etchings describe the many chores, activities, and hardships involved in pioneer farming. Includes glossary.
Includes index.
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Early travel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary865
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Kalman, Bobbie
Publication Date
c1981
Call Number
380.5 KAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0865050074
Call Number
380.5 KAL
Author
Kalman, Bobbie
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Crabtree Pub.
Publication Date
c1981
Series
Early settler life series.
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Transportation
Juvenile literature
Subjects
Transportation
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Electric power stations electric railway systems, line and track, line calculations, motors and controllers, electric-car equipment, multiple-unit systems.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3335
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
c1905
Call Number
625 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.38.3
Call Number
625 INT
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
c1905
Series
I. C. S. Reference Library
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
1 volume (various pagings) : ill. : 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric power-plants
Electric railroads
Subjects
Transportation
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Electric railways interior wiring

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3336
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Publication Date
1904
Call Number
625 INT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.38.4
Call Number
625 INT
Author
International Correspondence Schools
Place of Publication
Scranton, Pa.
Publisher
International Textbook Co.
Publication Date
1904
Series
I. C. S. Reference Library, 4
Printer
Burr Printing House
Physical Description
vi, 1 v. (various pagings), xv : ill. : 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric railroads
Electric wiring, Interior
Railroads
Electric wiring
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
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Elementary agriculture and nature study

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4902
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brittain, John, 1849-1913
Publication Date
1909
Call Number
372.357 BRI Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.134.2
Call Number
372.357 BRI Copy 1
Author
Brittain, John, 1849-1913
Place of Publication
Toronto, Ont.
Publisher
The Educational Book Co., Limited
Publication Date
1909
Physical Description
viii, 298 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"The property of the school district of Burnaby..." -- stickered on endpaper (front). "Annie Slight Moodie / East Burnaby / Number of book 24 / 29 (day) 8 (month) 10 (year)" -- handwritten in pen on sticker. "26" -- handwritten and crossed-out on sticker. "Annie Slight Moodie 17 Avenue 2 street, East Burnaby B.C" -- handwritten in pencil, coloured pencil, and ink on flyleaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Nature study
Agriculture
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
"Prescribed for use in the Schools of British Columbia."
"The Physics of some common tools." by Carleton J. Lynde.
"Fruit Raising" by Martin Burrell.
"Irrigation" by H. W. E. Canavan.
Includes index.
Copy 1 of 2.
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Farm conveniences : a practical hand-book for the farm

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4874
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Halsted, Byron D. (Byron David), 1852-1918
Publication Date
1915
Call Number
630 HAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.23.3
Call Number
630 HAL
Author
Halsted, Byron D. (Byron David), 1852-1918
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Orange Judd
Publication Date
1915
Physical Description
256 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
a chart of letters and numbers written in pencil on front pastedown Initials W. F. M. written multiple times and in varying orders on back endpapers
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Catalogs
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
Author's full name and dates is Byron David Halsted, 1852-1918
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Farm economy : a cyclopedia of agriculture for the practical farmer and his family, including seed selection, soils and soil fertility, the garden and the orchard, concrete on the farm, drainage, dry farming, irrigation, farm building plans, weeds, insects, pests and diseases, farm mechanics, business methods and co-operation with a special department on labor saving methods for the housewife

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary4875
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Moore, R. A.
Publication Date
1917
c1915
Call Number
631 MOO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV982.23.6
Call Number
631 MOO
Author
Moore, R. A.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, Minn.
Publisher
H. L. Baldwin
Publication Date
1917
c1915
Physical Description
1247 p., 33 leaves of plates : ill. : 25 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Farm life
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Agriculture
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
Author's full name and dates: Moore, R. A. (Ransom Asa), 1861-1941.
Includes index.
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Farm museum directory : a guide to America's farm past

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1304
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
630.074 STE
Author
Association for Living Historical Farms and Agricultural Museums, U.S.A.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, PA
Publisher
Stemgas Pub. Co.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
72 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"October 1998", handwritten in ink on front cover and title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Agricultural museums
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
" ... compiled in cooperation with the Association for Living Historical Farms & Agricultural Museums, Inc."--T.p. verso.
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Field-book for railroad engineer. Circular and parabolic curves, turnouts, vertical curves, levelling, computing earth-work, transition curves on new lines and applied to existing lines, together with tables of radii, ordinates, long chords, logarithms, logarithmic and natural sines, tangents, etc., and a metric curve table.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1761
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Henck, John B.
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Call Number
625 HEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV984.58.37
Call Number
625 HEN
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Henck, John B.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
D. Appleton and Co.
Publication Date
1898
c1854
Physical Description
xv; 164 p. : diagr. ; 14 cm.
Inscription
"Presented by W.H.T. Twigg BCLS May 17 1934"
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad engineering
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Author's given name and dates: Henck, John B. (John Benjamin), 1816-1903.
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Fraser rails that glow : [B.C. trolleymen's addenda, vol. 1]

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5928
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Reuss, David
Publication Date
2003
Call Number
388.46 REU
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV013.27
Call Number
388.46 REU
Author
Reuss, David
Place of Publication
[Cloverdale, B.C.]
Publisher
David Reuss
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
124 p. : ill. ; 22 x 29 cm
Inscription
Verso of the cover: "To the Friends of #1223 who by now have both sides done! Splendid! David E. Reuss" [handwritten in black ink on bottom of the page in the centre]
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric railroads
Street-railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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The how and why wonder book of railroads

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3834
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scharff, Robert
Publication Date
c1964
Call Number
625.1 SCH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.21
Call Number
625.1 SCH
Author
Scharff, Robert
Contributor
Zaffo, George J.
Wolf, Donald D.
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Publication Date
c1964
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5052.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Railroads
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads
Railroad trains
Juvenile literature
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 59 cents.
"Illustrated by George J. Zaffo."
"Editorial producation" : Donald D. Wolf
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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How the farm pays : the experiences of forty years of successful farming and gardening by the authors

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1338
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Crozier, William, 1833-1904
Henderson, Peter, 1822-1890
Publication Date
2001
Call Number
630 CRO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1894572254
9781894572255
Call Number
630 CRO
Author
Crozier, William, 1833-1904
Henderson, Peter, 1822-1890
Place of Publication
Ottawa
Publisher
Algrove Pub.
Publication Date
2001
Series
Classic reprint series (Ottawa, Ont.)
Physical Description
400 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Subjects
Agriculture
Notes
Reprint of ed. published: New York : P. Henderson & Co., 1884.
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Iron road west : an illustrated history of British Columbia's railways

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7447
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hayes, Derek, 1947-
Publication Date
c2018
Call Number
385.0971 HAY
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9781550178388
Call Number
385.0971 HAY
Author
Hayes, Derek, 1947-
Publisher
Harbour Pub.
Publication Date
c2018
Physical Description
240 p. : (mostly) col. ill ; 22 x 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--British Columbia--History
Railroads--British Columbia--History--Pictorial Works
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
p 192-196 coloured photos of preserved interurbans and streetcars in BC including 1223. Note the 1223 built date is listed as 1913 instead of 1912.
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The little engine that could

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3832
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Piper, Watty
Bragg, Mabel C. (Mabel Caroline), 1870-1945
Publication Date
c1930
Call Number
813.5 PIP
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.17
Call Number
813.5 PIP
Author
Piper, Watty
Bragg, Mabel C. (Mabel Caroline), 1870-1945
Contributor
Lenski, Lois L.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The Platt & Munk Co. Inc.
Publication Date
c1930
Series
Never grow old series
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 21 cm.
Inscription
"Christmas '52 / Catherine Walker / from Jean"--inscribed in pencil on front fly leaf.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad trains
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
"Retold by Watty Piper from The Pony Engine by Mabel C. Bragg"--title page
"Copyrighted by George H. Doran & Co."--title page
"Copyright, MCMXXX"--title page verso.
Piper, Watty, pseudonym.
Contributor's name and contribution : Lenski, Lois L. (illustrator)
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Logging by rail : the British Columbia story

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary784
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Turner, Robert D.
Publication Date
1990
Call Number
385.54 TUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
155039018X
1550390651
Call Number
385.54 TUR
Author
Turner, Robert D.
Place of Publication
Victoria, B.C.
Publisher
Sono Nis Press
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
xxii, 326 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Robert D Turner", handwritten in ink on title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Logging
Railroads
Subjects
Industries
Industries - Logging/lumber
Transportation
Transportation - Rail
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-320) and index.
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The motorman and his duties : a handbook of theory and practice for operating electric cars

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5480
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Gutmann, Ludwig
Edition
5th ed., rev. and enl.
Publication Date
c2006
Call Number
625.66 GUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9781847287427
Call Number
625.66 GUT
Edition
5th ed., rev. and enl.
Author
Gutmann, Ludwig
Contributor
Metcalfe, George Richmond
Place of Publication
[Los Angeles, Calif. ]
Publisher
Periscope Film
Publication Date
c2006
Physical Description
177 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroad conductors--United States
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Notes
Originally published: Chicago : Windsor & Kenfield Pub. Co., 1903.
Includes index.
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Our first 50 : Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association, 1917-1967

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5406
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association
Publication Date
1967
Call Number
637 FRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
637 FRA
Author
Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association
Place of Publication
[Burnaby?, B.C.]
Publisher
Fraser Valley Milk Producers' Association
Publication Date
1967
Physical Description
[48] p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Inscription
"copy 2", handwritten in ink on title page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Dairying
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Agriculture
Agriculture - Dairy
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The pictorial history of railroading in British Columbia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary783
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
1981
Call Number
385.09 SAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0920620272
Call Number
385.09 SAN
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Whitecap Books
Publication Date
1981
Physical Description
144 p. : ill., map ; 24 x 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
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Prairie agriculture : containing a list of chemical experiments, a series of experiments on the growth of seeds, a description of how plants grow, a sketch of the formation of the prairie soil by water and ice action, an account of farming operations and of crops adapted to Manitoba, a description of diseases of crops, of insects, and of birds : an account with illustrations of the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry adapted to Manitoba : advantages of mixed farming

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary175
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1890
Call Number
630 PRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV971.120.22
Call Number
630 PRA
Place of Publication
Winnipeg
Publisher
Consolidated Stationery Co.
Publication Date
1890
Series
Manitoba course of agriculture, second series
Physical Description
259 p. : ill. : 19 cm.
Inscription
"Maggie E. Patterson Lockerby S.D. Man" [Handwritten in pencil on front endpaper] "Maggie E. Patterson Lockerby School 1898" [Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf]
Library Subject (LOC)
Agriculture
Manitoba
Subjects
Agriculture
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Proceedings of the 1987 annual meeting, June 21-25, 1987, Ann Arbor and Dearborn, Michigan

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6679
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1989
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. x
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. x
Contributor
Cousins, Peter
Raidl, Sandy
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C.
Publisher
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
v, 118 p. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Historic sites
Agricultural museums
Historic farms
Subjects
Agriculture
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Proceedings of the 2001 conference & annual meeting, June 10-15, 2001, Williamsburg, Virginia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5208
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2002
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. xxiv
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
01488031
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. xxiv
Contributor
Reid, Debra Ann, 1960-
Katz-Hyman, Martha B.
Place of Publication
North Bloomfield, Ohio
Publisher
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
ix, 295 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Historic sites
Agricultural museums
Historic farms
Subjects
Agriculture
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Proceedings of the 2008 conference and annual meeting, Ottawa, Ontario, June 22-26, 2008

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6680
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2009
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. xxxi
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0148-8031
Call Number
631.074 ALH v. xxxi
Contributor
Gallinger, Diane L.
Reid, Debra Ann, 1960-
Place of Publication
North Bloomfield, Ohio
Publisher
Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
v, 118 p. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Historic sites
Agricultural museums
Historic farms
Subjects
Agriculture
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The railway builders : a chronicle of overland highways, v. 32

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5117
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Skelton, Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas), 1878-1941
Publication Date
1916
Call Number
971 CHR v.32
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.106.9
Call Number
971 CHR v.32
Author
Skelton, Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas), 1878-1941
Contributor
Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948
Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Glasgow, Brook & Company
Publication Date
1916
Series
Chronicles of Canada, 32
Printer
T. and A. Constable
Physical Description
viii, 254 p., [18] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), col. maps, ports. ; 19 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Canada--History
Railroads--Canada--History
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
"Edited by George M. Wrong and H.H. Langton"
"In thirty-two volumes"
"Part IX National Highways"
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Author's given names and dates: Skelton, Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas), 1878-1941
Editor's given names and dates: Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948
Editor's given names and dates: Langton, H.H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953
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The road less travelled : TransLink's improbable journey from 1999 to 2008

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1380
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Wales, Trevor
Publication Date
c2008
Call Number
388.409711 WAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9780981044101
0981044107
Call Number
388.409711 WAL
Author
Wales, Trevor
Contributor
Prittie, Heather
Pabillano, Jhenifer
Webb, Patricia G. (Patricia Grace), 1959-
Harcourt, Michael, 1943-
Place of Publication
Vancouver, British Columbia
Publisher
Translink
Publication Date
c2008
Physical Description
87 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Local transit
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
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Rooted : Chinese Canadian stories in Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7646
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
2023
Call Number
971.133 ROO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Digital Resource
ISBN
978-0-9689849-2-5
Call Number
971.133 ROO
Contributor
Fong, Denise
Lemke, Jane
Codd, Lisa
Place of Publication
Burnaby
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2023
Printer
Metropolitan Fine Printers
Physical Description
203 p. : ill. ; 30.5 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Chinese Canadians--British Columbia--Burnaby--History
Race discrimination -- Canada
Subjects
Persons - Chinese Canadians
Agriculture
Agriculture - Farms
Persons - Families
Rights
Rights - Human Rights
Social Issues
Social Issues - Racism
Notes
There are two versions of the book: English and Simplified Chinese (left, below) and the other in English and Traditional Chinese (right, below).
From the late 1800s to the present day, Chinese Canadians have made Burnaby into a more vibrant and livable city. Rooted: Chinese Canadian Stories in Burnaby brings together a collection of diverse stories and photographs from the community, celebrating the legacy and contributions of Burnaby’s Chinese Canadian community spanning over a century. This coffee-table book features oral histories and interviews with descendants of multigenerational family farms, green grocers, corner stores, restaurants, and places of worship. Also included are archival research and community perspectives on anti-Asian racism, community activism, courage, and resilience.
The publication has been timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese Exclusion Act by the Government of Canada in 1923. This federal legislation followed decades of discriminatory legislation by Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments that targeted Chinese Canadians by limiting opportunities to live, work and raise families in Canada. The Chinese Exclusion Act banned almost all migration from China and remained in place until 1947. Publishing this book in 2023 is an effort by the City of Burnaby to recognize the impact of discriminatory legislation on Chinese Canadians in our community, including discriminatory bylaws and practices implemented by Burnaby’s early municipal government.
Edited by Denise Fong (Lead Researcher), Jane Lemke (Burnaby Village Museum Curator) and Lisa Codd (City of Burnaby Heritage Planner).
Images
Digital Books
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Royal metal : the people, times and trains of New Westminster bridge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6501
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Publication Date
c2004
Call Number
971.133 SAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0973560207
Call Number
971.133 SAN
Author
Sanford, Barrie, 1948-
Place of Publication
Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
National Railway Historical Society, British Columbia Chapter
Publication Date
c2004
Printer
Friesen Corporation
Physical Description
viii, 246 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Bridges
Railroads
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Rail
Structures - Bridges
Geographic Access
New Westminster
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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The story of the B.C. Electric Railway Company

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary794
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ewert, Henry, 1937-
Publication Date
c1986
Call Number
388.46 EWE Copy 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
092062054X
Call Number
388.46 EWE Copy 1
Author
Ewert, Henry, 1937-
Place of Publication
North Vancouver
Publisher
Whitecap Books
Publication Date
c1986
Printer
D.W. Friesen & Sons
Physical Description
336 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"R. Salsbury" "1987" [handwritten in blue ink, on the upper right hand corner of the opposite front end paper
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
3 copies held : copy 1.
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Streetcars in the Kootenays : Nelson's tramways, 1899-1992

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1436
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Parker, Douglas V.
Publication Date
c1992
Call Number
388.46 PAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0920805027
Call Number
388.46 PAR
Author
Parker, Douglas V.
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Alta.
Publisher
Havelock House
Publication Date
c1992
Physical Description
xvi, 196 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
British Columbia--History
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Street railways : their construction, operation, and maintenance

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5427
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Fairchild, C. B. (Charles Bryant), 1842-
Publication Date
1991
Call Number
388.46 FAI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0920805000
9780920805008
Call Number
388.46 FAI
Author
Fairchild, C. B. (Charles Bryant), 1842-
Place of Publication
Edmonton
Publisher
Havelock House
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
vii, 485 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Inscription
"Railway World / 150 Water Street / Vancouver V6B 1B2 / British Columbia Canada", printed on gold sticker attached to front cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Transportation
Street-railroads--Maintenance and repair
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Rail
Notes
Includes indexes.
"A photo-reproduced version of the original of 1892."
Originally published: New York : Street Railway Pub. Co., 1892.
Author full name: Fairchild, C. B. (Charles Bryant), 1842-.
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The time of the trolley

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary796
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Middleton, William D., 1928-2011
Publication Date
c1967
Call Number
388.4 MID
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388.4 MID
Author
Middleton, William D., 1928-2011
Place of Publication
Milwaukee, Wis.
Publisher
Kalmbach
Publication Date
c1967
Physical Description
436 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Street-railroads
Electric railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Notes
Includes index.
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Train country : an illustrated history of Canadian National Railways

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6502
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
MacKay, Donald, 1925-
Perry, Lorne
Publication Date
c1994
Call Number
385 MAC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
1550541536
Call Number
385 MAC
Author
MacKay, Donald, 1925-
Perry, Lorne
Place of Publication
Vancouver, [B.C.]
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Publication Date
c1994
Printer
Hemlock Printers
Physical Description
192 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.
Inscription
Subtitle page: "To John and our excellent ulatecuskij [possibly could be : watecuskij] We do appreciate your business Best regards Lellui [possibly could be Telleir] ------------------ 1/4/95 " [handwritten in black ink]
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads--Canada--History--20th century
Railroads--Canada--History
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
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