CPR 374

CPR 374 May 23, 1887, the CPR 374 steam train brought the first passengers to Vancouver B.C. from Montreal QC

Hangin and bangin' I've come a long way in the last 4 months with a lot more to go
01/07/2025

Hangin and bangin'
I've come a long way in the last 4 months with a lot more to go

Me and my weird fascination with heights. 👿
11/26/2024

Me and my weird fascination with heights. 👿

Rockin that new deck smell!!
08/23/2024

Rockin that new deck smell!!

08/23/2024

Just a littler sunshine action
05/20/2024

Just a littler sunshine action

Do you have memories of the CPR 374 when it was on Kits Beach?  Share them with us for an upcoming documentary project.h...
05/18/2024

Do you have memories of the CPR 374 when it was on Kits Beach?

Share them with us for an upcoming documentary project.

https://www.cpr374.com/ -from-the-beach

When British Columbia agreed to join the confederation in 1871 it was conditional on Canada building a railroad through ...
04/25/2024

When British Columbia agreed to join the confederation in 1871 it was conditional on Canada building a railroad through the Rocky Mountains to the west coast. With this, a national railroad had to be constructed and trains had to be built.

04/24/2024

The CPR 374 was the very first steam engine to bring passengers to Vancouver, May 23rd 1887.

the train is on display in Vancouver and May 19th, 2024 will be taken outside in celebration.

Free cake and Starbucks coffee PLUS the steam whistle will be fired up and everyone can take a turn blasting it!

https://www.cpr374.com/steamupcelebration

I'm working a new project deeply rooted in Canadian History.
04/24/2024

I'm working a new project deeply rooted in Canadian History.

04/24/2024
https://www.cpr374.com/
04/24/2024

https://www.cpr374.com/

May 23, 1887 was a great day for Vancouver when CPR Engine 374 pulled the first transcontinental passenger train into the city. Crowds cheered, the city band played, ships in the harbour blew their horns, and hundreds of flags decorated the young city.

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181 Roundhouse Mews
Vancouver, BC
V6Z2W3

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