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In 1936, a 50th Jubilee celebration was held for the First Scheduled Passenger Train. Possibly, the poor world economic times created the need for a celebration. Even the Prime Minister made it to Port Moody for a gala affair. A shed was built at the foot of Queen street so that the celebrations could be held in town rather than using First Station or the Second Station. Both Stations were out of town and also the First Station was being used by BC Union2
The Wecloming Party awaiting in the 1936 re-enactment shed3 July 1936
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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The shed built for the 1936 re-enactment3 July 1936
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Barrie Sanford
Unknown Photographer
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As engine 371 no longer existed, engine 374 was renumbered to 371 for the occasion5
Engine 374 was renumbered to 371 for the 1936 re-enactment3 July 1936
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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The roof of Merrick's store (formerly Bennent's) was used as a photographic vantage point in 19367
The 1936 Re-enactment train arrives at Port Moody3 July 1936
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Unknown
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1936 Re-enactment train passed the shed3 July 1936
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Unknown
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The only celebration ever held for the November 8, 1885 First Train was the building of the cairn at St Johns and Kyle Streets in 1938. It is rumoured that a time capsule is inside the cairn.10
Dedication of the First Train (1885) Cairncirca 1938
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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First Train Cairn in Front of City Hall1938-1950
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:unknown
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The cairn originally had an English only plaque from Monuments Canada. This was later replaced with a bilingual plaque. The English only plaque was mounted inside the City Hall which later became the Arts Centre.13
The English Only wording of the 1938 Cairn22 August 2013
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Jim Millar
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The Bilingual Wording for the 1938 Cairn22 August 2013
Port Moody, British Columbia
Credits:Jim Millar
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