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Post by bcfcbccsscollector on Apr 29, 2006 12:02:53 GMT -8
I was in a local collectable shop today. I NEVER go upstairs, as usually there is nothing of interest. Something compelled me to go up this time. Tucked away in the corner, was this beautifully tinted photo print of the Princess of Nanaimo  . The print itself is 16 X 20 inches. The back needs to be re-done, so I took it off to have a look at the print. In the pictures below, you can see how they did it. Truly a beautiful piece and for $60 I thought it was quite a deal. Will have to get it double matted to cover the aging on the edges, but I want to keep the original writing, it looks too good to replace.   |
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Post by bcfcbccsscollector on Sept 24, 2006 19:57:38 GMT -8
I was researching a postcard today, and going through my edition of "The Pacific Princesses" I found the identical image above and have identified it as being from Nicholas Morant, who was a long time photographer of the Canadian Pacific Railway and recipient of the Order of Canada. I have truly found a gem and will enjoy it for many years to come...
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Post by BrianWilliams on Sept 26, 2006 23:17:50 GMT -8
Wonderful photo, what a great find. Good for you!
Morant was a lifelong CPR photographer, responsible for thousands of stunning images over 4 decades.
You probably know, but others may not: there's a spot on the CPR line between Banff and Lake Louise that is officially known as "Morant's Curve" today. Nick Morant photographed CPR trains of all types in this perfect spot.
His Rocky Mountain CPR pics adorned calendars, annual reports, posters, brochures and magazines. The dining car menu printed for the 1954 launch of CPR's stainless-steel "Canadian" was decorated by a cover photo of the new train at Morant's Curve.
I didn't know he also photographed CP shipping. You have a priceless piece of history. Congratulations, and thanks for showing it here.
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Post by CN2972South on Sept 29, 2006 16:47:00 GMT -8
Wonderful photo, what a great find. Good for you! Morant was a lifelong CPR photographer, responsible for thousands of stunning images over 4 decades. You probably know, but others may not: there's a spot on the CPR line between Banff and Lake Louise that is officially known as "Morant's Curve" today. Nick Morant photographed CPR trains of all types in this perfect spot. His Rocky Mountain CPR pics adorned calendars, annual reports, posters, brochures and magazines. The dining car menu printed for the 1954 launch of CPR's stainless-steel "Canadian" was decorated by a cover photo of the new train at Morant's Curve. Nicolas Morant, mostly known for his pictures of CPR trains in the rockies also took some spectacular photos on the Esquimalt and Nanaimo railway, on the Malahat, Port Alberni Pass and the summit of the line to Lake Cowichan(not the CNR) as well as the Kettle Valley Railway. |
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 29, 2006 20:54:01 GMT -8
 Via's west bound Canadian @ Morant's Curve - Canadian Pacific main line - October 1982 Bow River and Bow Range of Canadian Rockies in background. This location is easily accessed from the Bow Valley Parkway about 10 km south east of Lake Louise Village. |
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Post by BrianWilliams on Oct 3, 2006 18:41:47 GMT -8
That's it! Thanks for the pic.
Ohh, The Canadian looked better with tuscan red and gold on the letterboards, rather than VIA's blue and yellow, but thank goodness most of the stainless steel cars still survive.
They run on CN rails now via Jasper, Mt Robson and Valemount.
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Post by CN2972South on Nov 1, 2006 1:23:37 GMT -8
They run on CN rails now via Jasper, Mt Robson and Valemount. There are some places you can see the Canadian on CP. Between Mission and Ashcroft here in BC and I believe there is also some running on CP done in Ontario. This is due to directional running agreements between CN and CP. For example all CN, CP and VIA eastbound traffic runs on CP between Mission and Ashcroft, and all westbound traffic runs west on CN between Ashcroft and Matsqui. |
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 1, 2006 1:59:39 GMT -8
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. The print itself is 16 X 20 inches. The back needs to be re-done, so I took it off to have a look at the print. In the pictures below, you can see how they did it. Truly a beautiful piece and for $60 I thought it was quite a deal. Will have to get it double matted to cover the aging on the edges, but I want to keep the original writing, it looks too good to replace. 
