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On a Road Trip To Chemainus, BC.

By Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

Real Estate Sales Representative with eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com

October 16, 2011 07:48 AM

On a Road Trip To Chemainus, BC.

Linda and I had a little road trip to Duncan this week, and in the process we had an opportunity to take a few pictures along the way, which will turn a few topical posts, but these few seemed to connect them all.

It is rather interesting that we somehow (unintentionally) took pictures of some real and made belief the railroad stations along the way.. For today we will stick with the pictures...... Although I will leave you with the one question I asked myself today,

Why are we trying to re-invent the "Track"...........Again?
Many of the Train and or Streetcar tracks abandoned (permanently or temporarily) we are considering now for an LRT system, have a history going back more than 100 years.

Road Trip to Chemainus

On a Road Trip To Chemainus, BC.

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Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Than,

I did actually know that, one more thing we learned in school that seemed important at the time....

Although we are pretty certain the Old Roman Chariots never made to Victoria and Vancouver Island ;0)

Oct 16, 2011 12:15 PM

Chris Smith

Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON

South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Peter and Linda, isn't there something romantic about an old train station? There are a couple of them locally that just seem full of hidden stories...

Oct 16, 2011 12:26 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

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Hi Chris,

Very true, Pretty sure they are full of stories, of welcome's and goodbye's, new beginnings and farewell's.....

Oct 16, 2011 01:30 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Ooh, these pictures really do take you back in time.

Oct 16, 2011 04:34 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Jane,

Yes when we went to Chemainus, (an old mill town on Vancouver Island) it really did feel like a trip down memory lane, more to come, stay tuned.

Oct 16, 2011 04:44 PM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

Peter & Linda, looks like you had a good trip. We have an old train depot in storage here in Burlington. It seems no one can figure out what to do with it so it sits in the back of a fire station lot ;).

Oct 17, 2011 04:09 AM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Janice,

Old trains and old ships have so much to do with the society of the time they where designed build and used, they often represent the best of the era. We tend to protect buildings and art, not so much our industrial heritage, Come and Visit our Vancouver Island, and much of our heritage is just sitting around waiting for us to enjoy and appreciate.

Oct 17, 2011 04:20 AM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Peter and Linda - great pictures ..... there is a lot of history and heritage wrapped up in old trains and boats ..... for today's generation they are simply a tourist attraction ..... we on the other hand are of the age where we have heard many stories about them first hand from our Parents, Aunts and Uncles who lived through that era.

ps you likely have already guessed that I love old railways stations

Oct 17, 2011 05:47 AM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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HI Kathy,

we where thinking of you when we pulled the pictures togehter.

coming from a country where trains are an absolute essential part of the public transportation network, I have never figured out what makes us in Western Canada not have a much smarter approach to taking benefit of its opportunities.

Oct 17, 2011 06:57 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Steve Jobs said take something existing and make it much better. Maybe that is what is going on here.

Oct 17, 2011 08:43 AM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Sussie,

Hmm, interesting thought, not sure if I would give politicians that much visionairy credit, but who knows.....;)

Oct 17, 2011 12:30 PM

Deb Brooks

Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Linda, I enjoyed your pictures! So very much! We are always trying to reinvent something aren't we? Like TV's, from 8 tracks to tapes to CD's to what ever is next! These pics were filled with a charm of a quieter and heathier life and lifestyle. I sure enjoyed this. Thank you Linda. Hope you had a wonderful time on your trip!

Oct 17, 2011 03:43 PM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Peter & Linda, I really enjoyed your photos and story. The last photo is my favorite. I think it is very unique.

Oct 17, 2011 04:13 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Deb,

Thank you, we had a great time an all within an hours drive, Duncan, Cowichan and Chemainus are great small communities.

Hi Gary,

thank you for vistiting missed you for the last little while, the train is on exhibit at the BC forestry discovery centre in Cowichan.

Oct 17, 2011 04:40 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Peter and Linda: I'm glad you two lovebirds were able to get a little R&R in. Your railroad track photos are GREAT! Keep em coming! I love to look at vacation photos.... weddings... doorknobs.... LOL! I just love photography! Thanks for sharing yours!! :)))

Oct 17, 2011 05:00 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

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Hi Joni,

It was just a short one hour drive up to Duncan and Chemainus, but yes we had a good time, more pictures later, stay tuned.

Oct 17, 2011 05:28 PM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Nothings' better than roadtrips and photos! Felt like I took the trip with you - great shots!

Oct 18, 2011 04:49 AM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

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Hi Cara,

thank you yes these little side trips are fun to do and to document, in this case we ended up in 3 small fun communities each with their personallity and story to tell, stay tuned.

Oct 18, 2011 05:59 AM

Sherri Berry

Reliant Realty, Murfreesboro - Murfreesboro, TN

Murfreesboro TN Homes & Real Estate

Peter and Linda - Those are some stunning photographs! I love old train stations. The one in Chattanooga TN is now a high end restaurant.

Oct 18, 2011 06:12 AM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I love old trains and often wonder about the stories they could tell. Thanks for sharing!

Oct 21, 2011 02:23 AM

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