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Beautifully done history of the Dolly Varden silver mines in British Columbia, one of Canada's richest silver mines, and the Dolly Varden Mines Railway that served it. Details the physical and economic struggles that eventually led to its demise: the rugged territory, the pitched battle between between the mine owners and the railway construction company, Taylor Engineering Co., and the ensuing financial embarrassments, and the logging operations that used the railway after the silver mine failed. Packed with black and white photos, detailed information and diagrams of the varied locomotives (including the Climax) and rolling stock, and maps (including end paper maps of the entire region). 183 pages with index.
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Steel Rails and Silver Dreams
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Steel Rails and Silver Dreams: A History of the Dolly Varden Mines and the Narrow Gauge Dolly Vaden Mines Railway
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Steel Rails & Silver Dreams
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Steel Rails Silver Dreams
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Steel Rails and Silver Dreams: A History of the Dolly Varden Mines
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hardcover. Condition: New. This is the story of the Dolly Varden Mine and the Dolly Varden Mines Railway, 18 miles of improbable narrow gauge iron reaching north from the little community of Alice Arm to this rich silver property, now a legend in the annals of mining in British Columbia. In the years between 1916 and 1922, the Dolly Varden Mine was both the brightest hope and the greatest disappointment of the mining industry of Northwest Canada. Benchmark Publications, hardcover with dust jacket, 184 pages, 8.5 x 11 x 1.5 in., B&W photographs and illustrations. Seller Inventory # bmp700
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Steel Rails Silver Dreams
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STEEL RAILS & SILVER DREAMS a History of the Dolly Varden Mines and the Narrow Guage Dolly Varden Mines Railway (Inscribed copy)
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the title page: "To J----C---- with kindest regards/ Darryl E. Muralt", there is also a presentation inscription to the same person from Wayne Lenton, Presient of Canada Tungsten Mining Corp, no other markings, Fine in Very Good dust jacket with a small chip to top edge of the front panel. Blue leatherette with silver titles, map end papers, ix, 183pp, index, maps, B&W photos and illus. This is the author's first hardcover book. At the time of publication, he was the vice-presdient of the British Columbia Railway Historical Association, The Dolly Varden Mine Railway was an 18 mile long narrow gauge (36") railway built in rugged mountains of Northern British Columbia at the end of WW1. It services the Dolly Varden Mine, containing some of the richest deposits of silver ore ever found. The mine consisted of a camp at the top of the railroad with an ore tipple and a powerhouse, and ended on a wharf and a large ore bunker on the shores of Alice Arm. It's history is short, having only existed from 1917 to its eventual closure in 1921. (2.8 JM HOJ 301/3 Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall. Inscribed By Author. Seller Inventory # 08685
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Steel Rails and Silver Dreams. A History of the Dolly Varden Mines and the Narrow Gauge Dolly Varden Mines Railway
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