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This spring of 2012, the East End Track Gang and E&N Division CRHA volunteers are 4 years and 4000 hours (and counting) Work Safe Accident Free on the Port Alberni Subdivision! This is a huge achievement!! This status, and all work done on the Port Sub since the spring of 2008 could not possibly have been accomplished without the many highly dedicated volunteers we have! Thanks to all for your efforts, dedication, determination, time, interest and support over the years! When this site was launched in August 2010, it quickly became obvious our goals were those of many. On top of all this, our group has come a long way from broom and loppers. We have formed a track gang that has been recognized and supported around the world and their work towards a rail line that is of significant value and essential importance to which the areas it occupies. Thank you everyone, this is truly an amazing accomplishment! Welcome! This website has been created to document and host all information (maintenance, projects, operations, events) including photo and video on the E&N Railway's Port Alberni Subdivision. The Port Alberni Subdivision is a branch line off the Victoria Sub in Parksville and runs 39.0 miles from here to Port Alberni, British Columbia. The entire line is a very scenic rail journey, well worth experiencing! After leaving Parksville westbound, the railway travels through the areas of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, and Whiskey Creek before passing through Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park and the Scenic ride along Cameron Lake with it's many trestles. Once past the lake, the railway is cut high above MacMillan Provincial Park (Cathedral Grove) gradually rising up through the pass and over the Alberni Summit. From here the line passes Summit and Loon Lakes, gradually descending for a winding ride down into the Alberni Valley. The subdivision has been known to have more unimagined scenery then the WP&YR in Alaska! From the right of way, there are many scenic views of lakes, rivers, mountains, and valleys as the the railway twists it's way through mountain passes, along and over many rivers and streams down into the Alberni Valley to arrive in Port Alberni BC. Currently, the line is being made serviceable once again after being unused for 10 years (Not Abandoned!) as there was never an official abandonment paper. All E&N trackage was previously owned and operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR - reporting mark CP) and later RailAmerica. The Port Alberni Subdivision was the most westerly point on the CPR still having both a lot of Canadian and railway heritage and importance. The E&N railway is operated by Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) and managed by the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF). Alberni Pacific Railway (APR) have trackage rights on the Port Sub from Port Alberni Station (MP 39.0) to the McLean Mill spur at MP 33.33. APR and the E&N Division of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association (CRHA) have been working together to remove brush, rock slides, and track repairs since the spring of 2008. In May 2009, the E&N Division CRHA formed a group known as the East End Track Gang (EETG) to maintain the east side of the Alberni Summit (MP 22.0) of the subdivision; while APR maintain the west side and their portion. Occasionally the EETG and APR work together on larger projects. APR run a tourist steam train to McLean Mill National Historic Site (MP 39.0 - 33.33) during summer months as well as special events throughout the year. APR also have intentions of using the line for a proposed tourist train operation over the summit called the Arrowsmith Explorer. There is also a possibility that SVI will operate coal trains if the Raven Coal Mine in Courtenay decides to ship by rail to Port Alberni. Stay tuned for more info, pictures, and video as the ongoing project and maintenance progresses. Hope you enjoy browsing through our site and be sure to follow us on the social networks. Thanks for your interest! Cheers,
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Below is the most recent video related to the Port Alberni Subdivision. All videos are posted on YouTube and can be viewed on the Channel at: www.youtube.com/user/CPRJAMES101 Note: All content is subject to copyright © 2012 Port Sub Info any unauthorized use could result in website closure. Videos © James Woodyatt |
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