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East End Track Gang (Port Sub MOW) The East End Track Gang (EETG) was formed in May 2009 to maintain the east side of the Alberni Summit (AKA the "Hump") on the subdivision. When members of the E&N Division CRHA and some Alberni Pacific Railway volunteers agreed upon a goal to reopen the Port Alberni Subdivision from Parksville (MP 0.0) to Port Alberni (MP 33.33); APR maintaining the west side and their portion into Port to MP 39.0. The rest of the line into Port Alberni from the McLean Mill NHS (MP 33.33) to the Port Alberni Station (MP 39.0) is used by APR for their steam tourist train. The purpose of this goal was to open and maintain the line to keep it from being lost under vegetation forever. This was a huge task to undertake but all knew it could and would be completed. The ROW from MP 0.0 to 33.33 is now open for MOW equipment and work crews. The EETG maintains the subdivision on a regular basis. Our goal now, is to continue with maintenance on the Port Sub and keep the line open, free of brush and clear of other obstacles. In the future we hope to possibly have a tourist train run over to Parksville from Port Alberni. Our only barrier is the condition of the trestles along the line. Click Here to sign the petition, support our goals and help save these vital structures. 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! Maintaining the Port Sub This is a large and sometimes difficult project with rock slides and ongoing maintainence with the attended difficulties of transporting equipment to rural areas without using a railcar. We cannot use large rail equipment at the moment due to trestle conditions. If you wish to make a donation to support our goals, feel free to visit the E&N Division CRHA's website at: All donations will be gratefully accepted! Our Equipment and CROR #105 All of our (EETG) equipment is kept up to current railway equipment safety standards. We as the E&N Division CRHA and East End Track Gang operate the Port Alberni Subdivision under the Canadian Railroad Operating Rules (CROR) rule number (#) 105. We contact Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) Limited for track sign on/off procedures. |
