Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum

Stationary Structures

Penny Station

This Type E GTP station was built in 1914 at Lindup, BC, at a cost of $4,005. It was moved east to Penny, BC, in 1947, as Lindup never developed as a community requiring a station; while Penny with a population of several thousand had only temporary quarters. Originally it had wood siding on the outside walls, then stucco, plumbing, insulation, and electric wiring were added. This type of station was once common along the CTP / CNR west of Winnipeg, but now there are almost none left.

Russell House

Acquired from CNR this ex-CN police barracks was originally located on 1st Avenue before being moved to Isle Pierre to be used as section men's quarters. Its traditional style blends in nicely at the museum.

Telephone Pioneers Display

Built to resemble a CN section house, this structure was constructed by the College of New Caledonia Trades Division with the materials being donated by local businesses. The building now houses the Cora Bell Donald Telephone Display Building.

Maintenance Building

Sharing its origin with the display building, it has been greatly restored and now serves as our maintenance shop. This building is not open to the public.

Speeder Shed

Built according to 1919 PGE plans this building now houses our growing fleet of speeders. Completed in 1986, this structure was built with donations from La Pas Lumber, CANFOR (Takla Div.) and National Hotel.

Beehive Burner

Since the BC Government banned the use of beehive burners in 1997, the museum acquired this beehive burner from La Pas Lumber just down the street from the museum. Many mills had this style of beehive burner to burn the waste from the trees that could not be used in the production of wood and pulp.

Heritage Fire Hall

Acquired from CNR, this circa 1929 building was built in Upper Fraser as a staff dwelling. Restored as a fire hall in 1989, by volunteers from the Prince George Fire Department, it houses and displays antique fire fighting equipment from fire halls in the greater Prince George area. The central attraction is the first rubber tired fire truck purchased by the city of Prince George.

Visitor Centre

This building is built to replicate a GTP / CNR station. This houses the gift shop, archives room, public bathrooms, offices, and meeting room. The labor was donated and done by the Entry Level Carpentry Class of the College of New Caledonia. There has been great support from the community in materials donated for this building. At the end of your tour please return to the gift shop to sign our official guest registry.

Chain Saw Display

This original CN bunkhouse is now used to house a large selection of chain saws. The oldest saw is a 1938 Hornet. These saws helped forestry pioneers modernize the logging industry.

Turntable

Originally located at the CNR Roundhouse in Prince George, it was dynamited from its foundation in 1984 and donated it to the Museum. Installed in its present location in 1990. The turntable weighs 102 tons, is 88'10" long and has a load capacity of 394,000 lbs.

Yalenka Building

This building was originally a CN bunkhouse that was restored by the Yalenka Ukrainian Cultural Society.

Hixon Station

This Panabode style building built in the 1950's served as the PGE station depot between Quesnel and Prince George. This depot was the last one in use of its style used by the BCR. This is also the home of a prototype ATV.


Stationary Structures Penny Station This Type E GTP station was built in 1914 at Lindup, BC, at a cost of $4,005. It was moved east to Penny, BC, in 1947, as Lindup never developed as a community requiring a station; while Penny with a population of several thousand had only temporary quarters. Originally it had wood siding on the outside walls, then stucco, plumbing, insulation, and electric wiring were added. This type of station was once common along the CTP / CNR west of Winnipeg, but now there are almost none left. Russell House Acquired from CNR this ex-CN police barracks was originally located on 1st Avenue before being moved to Isle Pierre to be used as section men's quarters. Its traditional style blends in nicely at the museum. Telephone Pioneers Display Built to resemble a CN section house, this structure was constructed by the College of New Caledonia Trades Division with the materials being donated by local businesses. The building now houses the Cora Bell Donald Telephone Display Building. Maintenance Building Sharing its origin with the display building, it has been greatly restored and now serves as our maintenance shop. This building is not open to the public. Speeder Shed Built according to 1919 PGE plans this building now houses our growing fleet of speeders. Completed in 1986, this structure was built with donations from La Pas Lumber, CANFOR (Takla Div.) and National Hotel. Beehive Burner Since the BC Government banned the use of beehive burners in 1997, the museum acquired this beehive burner from La Pas Lumber just down the street from the museum. Many mills had this style of beehive burner to burn the waste from the trees that could not be used in the production of wood and pulp. Heritage Fire Hall Acquired from CNR, this circa 1929 building was built in Upper Fraser as a staff dwelling. Restored as a fire hall in 1989, by volunteers from the Prince George Fire Department, it houses and displays antique fire fighting equipment from fire halls in the greater Prince George area. The central attraction is the first rubber tired fire truck purchased by the city of Prince George. Visitor Centre This building is built to replicate a GTP / CNR station. This houses the gift shop, archives room, public bathrooms, offices, and meeting room. The labor was donated and done by the Entry Level Carpentry Class of the College of New Caledonia. There has been great support from the community in materials donated for this building. At the end of your tour please return to the gift shop to sign our official guest registry. Chain Saw Display This original CN bunkhouse is now used to house a large selection of chain saws. The oldest saw is a 1938 Hornet. These saws helped forestry pioneers modernize the logging industry. Turntable Originally located at the CNR Roundhouse in Prince George, it was dynamited from its foundation in 1984 and donated it to the Museum. Installed in its present location in 1990. The turntable weighs 102 tons, is 88'10" long and has a load capacity of 394,000 lbs. Yalenka Building This building was originally a CN bunkhouse that was restored by the Yalenka Ukrainian Cultural Society. Hixon Station This Panabode style building built in the 1950's served as the PGE station depot between Quesnel and Prince George. This depot was the last one in use of its style used by the BCR. This is also the home of a prototype ATV.