CANADIAN NORTHERN (CN) RAILWAY STATION circa. 1915

            Fort Langley, BC Canada

The station was built for the Canadian Northern Railway in 1915 as agriculture expanded and new settlement drew people into the Fraser Valley. Absorbed by the Canadian National Railway in 1918, its life as a passenger station spanned the steam through diesel eras until 1980. 

Originally located 240 metres to the west, the station was moved in 1983 by Langley Heritage Society volunteers; the building was declared a  Municipal Heritage Site in 1984. Built to a standard 3rd Class Type design, this is one of the few remaining stations like it in western Canada, and the only surviving  station from this era in the Langley region. 

As Station Agent, Richard Simpson sold train tickets, handled freight and sent & received telegrams, earning $45 per month in 1918. He also worked 60 hours a week.

A wooden caboose was added beside the station, and houses the Glen Valley model railway, staffed by volunteers during summer months. In 1997, Langley Heritage Society purchased a 1947 railway car and began renovations. It was renamed E. & E. Taylor, honouring Fort Langley residents Evelyn and Bert Taylor, who dedicated much time to development of the railway station, as did the late Bays Blackhall who oversaw station operation for many years. 

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Taken on: May 27, 2022

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Sets appears in: • Black & White Photography (2022) • Fort Langley/Township of Langley (2021-2022)

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