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interurban transfer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46817
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6118.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6118.1
Description
Interurban Lines - Receipt. Cash Fare Receipt, which also counts as a ticket, for British Columbia Electric Railway Company Interurban Lines. The receipt is stamped "U 87059" and is hole punched for 5 cents on October 23. The receipt measures 6.5cm x 14cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Railway Co. Ltd. Interurban Cash Fare Receipt
Colour
White
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban transfer

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46818
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6119.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6119.1
Description
Interurban Lines - Receipt. Cash Fare Receipt, which also counts as a ticket, for British Columbia Electric Railway Company Interurban Lines. The receipt is stamped "S 348566" and is hole punched for 10 cents on November 18. The receipt measures 6.5cm x 14cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Railway Co. Ltd. Interurban Cash Fare Receipt
Colour
White
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban ticket booklet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46819
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6120.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6120.1
Description
Lulu Island Branch - Ticket Booklet -- [192-?]. Red cardboard booklet of ride commutation tickets for Lulu Island Branch from the British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited. The booklet has three remaining tickets inside from the original ten, all stamped with "40120". The booklet has a hole punched in the box beside "Marpole". The booklet measures 6cm x 10cm.
Marks/Labels
British Columbia Electric Railway Co. Lulu Island Branch 10 Ride Commutation Ticket
Colour
Red
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46820
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6121.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6121.1
Description
B.C. Electric Railway Co - Ticket -- [1951]. Ticket for one Continuous Passage Between Vancouver and the Burnaby Fare Zone on the British Columbia Electric Railway Company. The ticket cost 20 cents and is stamped with "43802". The ticket is buff coloured with a green pattern over the front of the ticket. The ticket has been hole punched twice. There is a partial blue stamp on the back side of the ticket. The stamp would read "B C E RLY/ CO LTD/ FEB/15/ 1951/ CARRALL ST." The ticket measures 5.8cm x 3cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Railway Co. Ltd. Good for one Continuous Passage between Vancouver and the Burnaby Fare Zone
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46821
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6122.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6122.1
Description
B.C. Electric Railway Co - Ticket -- [1951]. Ticket for one child for continuous ride on Interurban Lines between Vancouver and New Westminster on the British Columbia Electric Railway Company. The ticket is stamped with "00908". The ticket is pink coloured with an orange pattern over the front of the ticket. There is also a red stripe from top to bottom with "CHILD" written through it. The ticket has been hole punched three times. There is a partial blue stamp on the back side of the ticket. The stamp would read "B C E RLY/ CO LTD/ FEB/ 24/ 1951/ CARRALL ST." The ticket measures 5.7cm x 3cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Good for One Continuous ride on Interurban Lines only between depots in Vancouver & New Westminster Burnaby Lake passengers
Colour
Pink
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46822
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6123.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6123.1
Description
B.C. Electric Railway Co - Ticket -- [1951]. Ticket for one continuous ride on Interurban Lines between Vancouver and New Westminster on the British Columbia Electric Railway Company. The ticket is stamped with "0574-". The ticket is pink coloured with an orange pattern as a background. The ticket has been hole punched twice. There is a partial blue stamp on the back side of the ticket. The stamp would read "B. C. E. RLY/ CO., LTD./ FEB 22 1951/ NEW WESTMINSTER." The ticket measures 5.7cm x 3cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Good for one continuous ride on Interurban Lines only between Depots in Vancouver and New Westminster in either direction Burnaby Lake Passengers may transfer to or from Sapperton Bus as far as New Westminster Depot
Colour
Pink
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46823
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6124.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6124.1
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket -- [1928]. Ticket good for one fare on the North Vancouver Street Cars operated by British Columbia Electric Railway Company. The ticket is buff coloured with a red background. The ticket is stamped with "55748". On the reverse side of the ticket it states that the transfer may be issued between North Vancouver Street Car Lines and Street Car Lines within Vancouver prior to January 1st 1929. The ticket measures 4.1cm x 2.2cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Rly Co. Ltd. Good for one fare on North Vancouver Street Car Lines
Colour
White
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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interurban ticket

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact46824
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6125.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV985.6125.1
Description
B.C. Electric Railway - Ticket. British Columbia Electric Railway Company ticket good for one fare at 4 for 50 cents. The ticket is stamped with "442112 AA". The reverse side of the ticket states that the ticket is good while in accordance with B.C. Electric Tariffs filled with the Public Utilities Commission. The ticket measures 3.5cm x 2cm.
Marks/Labels
BC Electric Good for one fare at 4 for 50c
Colour
White
Subjects
Exchange Medium
Exchange Medium - Tickets
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Transportation - Public Transit
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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light bulb

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact47311
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.73.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV004.73.6
Description
Light bulb, "B.C.E.R. Co." stamped faintly near metal base.
Object History
Belonged to donor's mother and father.
Marks/Labels
"B.C.E.R. Co." stamped faintly near metal base. (British Columbia Electric Railway Company)
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Lighting Devices
Lighting Devices - Light Bulbs
Electrical and Magnetic Tools and Equipment
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Images
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tram destination roller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48327
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.17.6
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.17.6
Description
Fabric sign. For British Columbia Electric Railway. Destinations are in white lettering on black background. VANCOUVER WESTMINSTER CENTRAL PARK HIGHLAND PK BURNABY LAKE DOUGLAS RD STEVESTON MARPOLE LIMITED SPECIAL RACE TRACK There are handwritten abbreviations on reverse; printed on treated cotton fabric.
Marks/Labels
Vancouver / Westminster / Central Pk / Highland Pk / Burnaby Lk / Douglas Rd / Steveston / Marpole / Limited / Special / Race Track MAR 27 1950 / MADE IN U.S.A. / LETTERING ORDER No. 16936
Country Made
Canada
Province Made
British Columbia
Site/City Made
Vancouver
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Advertising Medium
Advertising Medium - Signs and Signboards
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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timetable

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact48959
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.61.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV005.61.2
Description
Timetable, for Central Park B.C.E.R. line; "First District Time Table No.69" "Vancouver-Central Park-New Westminster" "in effect at 5 o'clock Monday, May 1st, 1944"; on obverse, "British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited" "Time Table No.69", names of company officials, train dispatchers, trainmasters, safety rules; paper discoloured and torn [NOTE in file folder in AB105 reads "used in Tram Exhibit May 4/06]
Object History
The donor's father who worked for the B.C.E.R. on trams, as conductor, freight trains, and was later transferred to the gas plant.
Marks/Labels
First District Time Table No.69 / Vancouver-Central Park-New Westminster / in effect at 5 o'clock Monday, May 1st, 1944 / British Columbia Electric Railway Company Limited
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Storage Box

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49891
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.7.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.7.1
Description
Storage box. Wooden box with slanting top, hinged to open upwards. Lid closes with a clasp. Box is painted black on the outside and is unfinished on the inside and bottom. The box is made from 3/4 inch thick boards. There are two rings at the back edge of the top.
Object History
Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. It appears that the box was designed to hang on a wall.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Container
Container - Box
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Central Park Interurban line
Images
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Light

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact49892
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.7.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV006.7.2
Description
Ceramic light socket, ribbed glass shade for the bulb and fixture for hanging; glass shade is held in a metal frame open at the top around the socket; takes a bulb with a 1.5 inch base. The bottom part of the metal frame has thumb nuts to allow for removing the shade.
Object History
Collected by Raymond Menah when the Central Park British Columbia Electric Railway Interurban Tram line was shut down in late 1950's. Station light used on the B.C.E.R. Interurban Tram line at Central Park.
Measurements
Height 39 cm. diameter 35 cm.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Natural Resources - Energy
Lighting Devices
Lighting Devices - Light Bulbs
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Geographic Access
Central Park Interurban line
Images
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employee badge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82305
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.27.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.27.1
Description
Employee badge, "B.C.E.RY.CO. / 3154 / TRANSIT PERSONNEL". Raised oval shape with a flat back. Plastic or similar material. Obverse is yellow with black lettering, reverse is finished with a silvery plating. There is a punched hole on the left side of the badge. Badge is dirty and yellow is faded. The obverse is split from the hole on the left towards the middle of the bottom edge. Reverse is coroded.
Object History
Badge was the property of donor's father who was a conductor on interurban 1223.
Category
08. Communication Artifacts
Classification
Personal Gear
Object Term
Badge, Identification
Marks/Labels
"B.C.E.RY.CO. / 3154 / TRANSIT PERSONNEL" printed on obverse. "$500 / REWARD IF RETURNED / TO HEAD OFFICE / B.C. ELECTRIC RY." embossed on reverse.
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
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uniform button

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact82306
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.27.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV007.27.2
Description
Conductor's uniform jacket button, made of brass. Secured by a loop at the back sewn to jacket. "B.C.E.R." embossed on obverse of button."C. A. BROPHY / AURORA / ILL." stamped on back of button. Button is tarnished and has remains of polish in recessed areas. Button is from the uniform of Norman Thomas Carson, BCER conductor on interurban 1223.
Object History
Badge was the property of donor's father who was a conductor on interurban 1223.
Marks/Labels
"B.C.E.R." embossed on obverse of button. "C. A. BROPHY / AURORA / ILL." stamped on back of button.
Maker
C. A. Brophy Company
Country Made
United States of America
Province Made
Illinois
Site/City Made
Aurora
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Carson, Norman Thomas "Tom"
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signal flag

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact86596
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.44.1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.44.1
Description
signal flag; BCER tram "special" running flag. White signal flag on short wooden pole. The pole is tapered at the bottom end. The flag is attached to the pole via a vertical slit in the pole. Four screws pass through the pole, flag and slit. The pole fits in a socket on the front of the tram car. Used to indicate an unscheduled, special run, usually a lacrosse game or race track run. Flag is very discoloured/stained. Pole: Length: 62.5 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm Flag: Length: 41.0 cm Width: 40.5 cm
Object History
Donor purchased these items at an antique fair. The dealer had acquired them from the family of a BCER employee who was part of the crew that destroyed the trams when they were decommissioned.
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Public Transit
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Symbols
Symbols - Flags
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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tram destination roller

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact88807
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.5.2
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Accession Code
BV016.5.2
Description
tram destination roller; large-format, black canvas sign with destination names printed in bold, white text; white material on each end for mounting on rollers; text reads: "VANCOUVER / WESTMINSTER / CENTRAL PK / HIGHLAND PK / BURNABY LK / DOUGLAS RD / STEVESTON / MARPOLE / LIMITED / SPECIAL / RACE TRACK / HORNE PAYNE / CAR BARNS"; the sign would have been stretched between two adjustable rollers when mounted in its display mechanism; handwritten text in black ink on sign reads: "Aug. 51".
Category
07. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
Classification
Rail Transportation Equipment - - Rail Transportation Accessories
Subjects
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Names
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
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Tram memories : in celebration of the restoration of Interurban 1223

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5863
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Publication Date
c2007
Call Number
388.460971 TRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388.460971 TRA
Author
McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-
Contributor
Friends of Interurban 1223
Place of Publication
Burnaby
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
c2007
Printer
City of Burnaby Printshop
Physical Description
91 p. : ill., map ;,20 cm
Library Subject (LOC)
Electric railroads
Local transit
Street-railroads
Transportation
Subjects
Transportation
Transportation - Electric Railroads
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Name Access
British Columbia Electric Railway Company
Notes
Editor : Pixie McGeachie
Images
Digital Books
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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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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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