Down Memory Lane Interurban Tram footage 1950-51 Vancouver BC
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2017
- Rare Vintage color footage narrated in 1990. Video footage of the Interurban Tram in Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster BC from the 1950's. I am not the narrator in this video. In the late '90's I was a member of a small crew who first worked on the restoration of car number 1220 in Steveston BC. We basically stripped it apart, removed the interior, reconstructed the bulkhead and replaced the end caps and rebuilt the entire roof. I personally disassembled the window frames and used them as a template to recreate the new ones so they would be as close as possible to the originals. It was a shame that our contract ended and we weren't able to finish the job. It was a lot of fun and educational working on that tram car especially talking with the old members of the society, some who were former employees of the tram itself, who liked to drop by and check out our handy work. I was just a very young man then. I don't really know if any of those guys who hung around there or if any of my co-workers are still alive. Please give it a like and don't forget to subscribe. Thanks for watching.
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I travelled the interurban from Vancouver to Langley Prairie once a month when I was a young lad back in the late 1940s. This is truly a trip down memory lane. I am now 85 years young and I always got a honey dipped donut at the train depot I believe it was on Hastings street downtown. Please forgive an old man's memory if I am wrong on the station location.
What a wonderful record of a lost era. Thank you. How sad that there were so many interurban lines just like this all of the USA and some parts of Canada - all sacrificed to the automobile. If only BCER had been able to invest in more modern equipment, it might have lasted longer and even survive today.
Born in '53, so a bit before my time, but I totally feel the 50's ambience in my memory. Back when Vancouver was basically transiting from a big town into a city. Many fond memories of a time prior to so much organized crime in the construction industry.
I think the voice is Frank Horne. He and his father both were motor men on the BCE. After the passenger service was discontinued, Frank became a switchman on Great Northern.Frank's grandson works for the SRY.
I stared the video, and the moment I saw the Tram and heard the commentators voice I quickly hit pause. I did so because I thought it looked to me that this was going to be a wonderful experience, seeing things as the way they were. I quickly scrolled down to see what the comments were, and what I was in for. The comments were ones of joy and heartfelt gratitude. I could almost picture what was to come in this historical classic. I loved the comment the gentleman made when he said " I haven't finished the video yet but I just had to pause it and come down here to the comment section and tell you how excited I am the be watching this beautiful trip down memory lane" That's the comment that told me it was the right thing for me to pause it and come here to say in advance........."God bless the people that had the foresight to record these Gems of our history, so that the rest of us to truly see what life was like, and how deep down in our hearts, we wish today was just like the past. Thank you putting a smile on my face, and joy in my heart. Good bless all you watches for taking the time to thank these people for there talent and dedication.......Royston
Sometimes I wish it was still here lol
This footage is so incredible. I am so fascinated by how transportation was in old Vancouver, Burnaby and New West. This is just like an old skytrain line but historically used as a tram train. So fascinating!
50s to folks in 1990 would be like 80s to us now
Thanks for the memories! As a kid, I lived in Willingdon Heights in North Burnaby from 1948 to 1952. My friends and I were 12-13 years old at the time these films were taken. We would go to the movies in Vancouver on Saturday afternoons by taking the Douglas Road bus to Boundary Road, where we would then take a street-car down Hastings Street to the downtown area. Heading home, we would take the interurban from downtown back to Burnaby; getting off at the Gilmore station. We used to play games around Still Creek. One day one of my friends had to jump off the Still Creek bridge when he got caught halfway across when an interurban came alone. The rest of us with him had a good laugh, but the jumper was a bit unhappy with us enjoying his misfortune. And now, how the area has changed. My old Burnaby home, built in 1948, was replaced by a McMansion several years ago. Sigh. Such are the times.
My father did some of his WW II navy training at Spanish Banks and he used to tell me about taking the Inter-urban out there and the passing of the baton between operators. I still live just a short walk from that route.
i really love the old interurban vids . before my time sadly to ride it.must have so much fun. can't travel like that now.
Narrator is perfect.
I was Born in 1952 sad to have missed all this great action , but was fortunate enough to be an Engineer on C.P.R.
I haven't even finished watching this entire video yet. I just had to take time out to thank you for the time and effort spent on this incredible video. I was born in Vancouver in 1949. Now, I can't remember the last time I have been so well entertained, as I am watching your production tonight. Thanks again so much.
at 26;00 is where i played/walked in early 1960s . walking on old tracks for empties to spend on candy.pop bottles were worth 2 cts.we lived on manor st.walked to stores on rupert st for our candy.would also walk along vaness st by the track area
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I was born in Vancouver in 1962 so this is great to see what was waiting for me. Thanks for posting.👍🏾
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My Dad used to talk about the old interurban. It's nice to have a visual.
Thanks. In keeping with many others, I was born in Vancouver in 1948, but grew up in New Westminster. However, I moved to Norway in 1980, so I always enjoy seeing videos about home.