The Trestle

Canada / British Columbia / Prince Rupert /
 rail-trail, railway bridge, historic landmark
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Remnants of a logging railway trestle. AP Allison Logging started a railway logging show based at Aero Camp in 1936. The operation was taken over by Aero Timber Products (a Canadian government organization) in 1942 to provide spruce wood for warplane construction, then in 1947 was bought by the Powell River Company and operated by Kelley Logging. The last trainload of logs was hauled in 1955, after which the camp closed. The old trestle and railway grade have been converted into a walking-cycling trail that connects with Aero Camp. Remnants of a logging locomotive, moss-covered steam logging donkeys and sections of corduroy road can be found along the trail.
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Coordinates:   53°6'15"N   131°57'22"W
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