The photos on this page are from August 09, 2004.

A vast array of hopper cars (many invisible) were present in the BC Rail yard at Dawson Creek, BC.

According to its markings, BCOL 829044 is a 5150 cu-ft hopper built by Thrall.  However, I believe the notches above the ladders are characteristic of the 5250 cu-ft version, which has less steep end slopes.

CTRW 605321 is a 4550 cu-ft cylindrical hopper.

BCOL 138553 is a Pullman-Standard 4740 cu-ft hopper.

Related, but different in several details, are BCOL 802393 and 802378.  These are 4750 cu-ft hoppers built by Trinity from a Pullman-Standard design.  They can be told by their less steep end slopes, slightly longer overall length, and 18 ribs that are more closely spaced at the ends.  This is a very common type of hopper car.

CNIS NSC 4350 cu-ft hopper 379351.  Its interior length (47' 11") is the same as the common 4550 cu-ft hopper, but it is a few inches narrower.

Solitary BCR B39-8E 3909.

At one end of the yard was a three-unit locomotive lash-up with a train behind.  Here is BCR B36-7 3604.  The yellow showing through on the front handrail is a sign of its ATSF heritage.

BCR B39-8E 1700 in the "Whistler Northwind" passenger excursion scheme.  This is the only BCR locomotive in these colours.

BCR B36-7 3613, at the head end of the locomotive consist.

Michael Eby 2005