Before highways | The Kettle Valley Railway

Before highways crossed the mountains of British Columbia, there was the Kettle Valley Railway. Built through some of the toughest terrain in the province, the KVR crossed mountain ranges, climbed steep grades, passed through tunnels and over trestles, connecting communities across southern British Columbia. Passenger service ended in 1964, and the final freight train ran in 1989 — but much of the old railway can still be explored today. These historic photographs offer a glimpse back at the railway that helped shape southern B.C. 📷 Photo Credit: Princeton Museum and Harry Day Collection #kettlevalleyrailway #kvr #bchistory #railwayhistory #canadianhistory #historicrailways #trackstrailsforgottentales Now streaming on: 🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights 🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go. 📍 What to expect: Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & Greenwood The historic Kettle Valley Railway Abandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trails Outdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past. Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales. ☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirt PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories. #trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast