Baynes Sound Colliery Company - Revision history

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	[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[~~British~~ Columbia ~~Common Carriers~~\|~~Common Carriers~~]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company		[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_British Columbia#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Baynes Sound Colliery Company]]

	=== History ===		=== History ===
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	[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[~~British~~ Columbia ~~Common Carriers~~\|~~Common Carriers~~]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company		[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[Narrow_Gauge_Railroads_of_British Columbia#Mining\|Mining]] / [[Baynes Sound Colliery Company]]


	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Coal]] [[Category:0-4-0T]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Coal]] [[Category:0-4-0T]]

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	[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[British Columbia Common Carriers\|Common Carriers]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company		[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[British Columbia Common Carriers\|Common Carriers]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company

	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Coal]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Coal]] [[Category:0-4-0T]]

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	Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.		Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.

	In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named ''Quadra'' was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.		In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named [[#Rosters.\|''Quadra'']] was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.

	[[File:Map of Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad.jpg\|600px\|left\|thumb\|Map of the Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad ]]		[[File:Map of Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad.jpg\|600px\|left\|thumb\|Map of the Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad ]]

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	In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named ''Quadra'' was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.		In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named ''Quadra'' was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.

			[[File:Map of Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad.jpg\|600px\|left\|thumb\|Map of the Baynes Sound Colliery Company Railroad ]]

	The company developed the delta of the Tsable River establishing the town of Quadra and the railroad wharf. The main street of Quadra was perpendicular to the railroad effectively dividing the delta into quadrants with the town located at the intersection. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for the new town. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.		The company developed the delta of the Tsable River establishing the town of Quadra and the railroad wharf. The main street of Quadra was perpendicular to the railroad effectively dividing the delta into quadrants with the town located at the intersection. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for the new town. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.

John Hall at 18:04, 6 August 2021

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	Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.		Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.

	In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named "Quadra" was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.		In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named ''Quadra'' was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.

	The company ~~also~~ developed the ~~waterfront near~~ the wharf. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for a new town ~~called Quadra~~. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.		The company developed the delta of the Tsable River establishing the town of Quadra and the railroad wharf. The main street of Quadra was perpendicular to the railroad effectively dividing the delta into quadrants with the town located at the intersection. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for the new town. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.

	Within two months 600 tons of coal were extracted, but only 98 tons of it was sold. During 1877 the price of coal dropped and the company found difficulty selling the coal which had been mined months before. Depressed coal prices were blamed, but insufficient capital and high costs may have played a part in the closure. Whatever the cause, all machinery was removed from the mine, meaning financial disaster for the shareholders of the Baynes Sound Colliery Co. By October the mine employed only seven men. That year the mine produced nearly 1,500 tons of coal but was only able to sell 600 tons. <ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Cz4lAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA410&dq=Baynes+Sound+Coal+Mine&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiwkb7ol4rKAhUO1mMKHY82ANM4UBDoAQggMAE#v=onepage&q=Baynes%20Sound%20Coal%20Mine&f=false Report of the Minister of Mines.] Sessional Papers. First Session, Third Parlament of the Province of British Columba. 1878.</ref>		Within two months 600 tons of coal were extracted, but only 98 tons of it was sold. During 1877 the price of coal dropped and the company found difficulty selling the coal which had been mined months before. Depressed coal prices were blamed, but insufficient capital and high costs may have played a part in the closure. Whatever the cause, all machinery was removed from the mine, meaning financial disaster for the shareholders of the Baynes Sound Colliery Co. By October the mine employed only seven men. That year the mine produced nearly 1,500 tons of coal but was only able to sell 600 tons. <ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=Cz4lAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA410&dq=Baynes+Sound+Coal+Mine&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiwkb7ol4rKAhUO1mMKHY82ANM4UBDoAQggMAE#v=onepage&q=Baynes%20Sound%20Coal%20Mine&f=false Report of the Minister of Mines.] Sessional Papers. First Session, Third Parlament of the Province of British Columba. 1878.</ref>

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	\|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]]		\|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]]
	\|4-10½C-9		\|4-10½C-9
	\|3969		\|[[BLW-CN-3969-1876\|3969]]
	\|8/1876		\|8/1876
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	~~<strong>~~Bibliography.~~</strong><br />~~		===Bibliography.===
	[https://books.google.com/books?id=jc1YAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA455&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirm9jljYrKAhVI12MKHZ-7CFMQ6AEIIjAB#v=onepage&f=false Canada: An Encyclopedia of the country, Volume III.] Toronto, The Linscott Publishing Company. 1898.		:[https://books.google.com/books?id=jc1YAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA455&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwirm9jljYrKAhVI12MKHZ-7CFMQ6AEIIjAB#v=onepage&f=false Canada: An Encyclopedia of the country, Volume III.] Toronto, The Linscott Publishing Company. 1898.

	==Reference Material Available Online==		==Reference Material Available Online==

	===Reports.===		===Reports.===
	[https://books.google.com/books?id=OG9aAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&source=bl&ots=-4ff9aRec8&sig=cGo-0bcDgs0GI29vitwyuYr2znw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZi_fptcDJAhUqnYMKHfrvAGgQ6AEIOzAI#v=onepage&f=false Annual Report of the Minister of Mines for the Year Ending in December 1875.] Minister of Mines' Office, British Columbia. Google Books Icon		:[https://books.google.com/books?id=OG9aAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&source=bl&ots=-4ff9aRec8&sig=cGo-0bcDgs0GI29vitwyuYr2znw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZi_fptcDJAhUqnYMKHfrvAGgQ6AEIOzAI#v=onepage&f=false Annual Report of the Minister of Mines for the Year Ending in December 1875.] Minister of Mines' Office, British Columbia. Google Books Icon

	[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zy9GAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA163&lpg=PA163&source=bl&ots=x90ClOZchF&sig=t_8dSal3jWaHWv5RYAzofNotmUM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZi_fptcDJAhUqnYMKHfrvAGgQ6AEIIjAB#v=onepage&f=false Annual Report of the Minister of Mines for the Year Ending in December 1877.] Minister of Mines' Office, British Columbia. Google Books Icon		:[https://books.google.com/books?id=Zy9GAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA163&lpg=PA163&source=bl&ots=x90ClOZchF&sig=t_8dSal3jWaHWv5RYAzofNotmUM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZi_fptcDJAhUqnYMKHfrvAGgQ6AEIIjAB#v=onepage&f=false Annual Report of the Minister of Mines for the Year Ending in December 1877.] Minister of Mines' Office, British Columbia. Google Books Icon

	===Rosters.===		===Rosters.===
			{\| class="wikitable"
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			\|+ Locomotive of the Baynes Sound Colliery Company
			!
			!No.
			!Whyte
			!Builder
			!Class
			!C/N
			!Build Date
			!Cyl.
			!Drv.
			!Notes
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			\|[[File:Png photo notavailable 150px.png\|100x100px\|center\|frameless]]
			\|''Quadra''
			\|0-4-0T
			\|[[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]]
			\|4-10½C-9
			\|3969
			\|8/1876
			\|8x12
			\|30"
			\|To [[Lyon Mining & Milling Company]] 1881. To [[San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad]] in 1882.
			\|-
			\|}

	===Photographs.===		===Photographs.===
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	[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[British Columbia Common Carriers\|Common Carriers]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company		[[Canada]] / [[Narrow Gauge Railroads of British Columbia\|British Columbia]] / [[British Columbia Common Carriers\|Common Carriers]] / Baynes Sound Colliery Company
	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category: Coal]]
			[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category:Baldwin Locomotives]] [[Category: Coal]]

Andrew Brandon at 04:45, 8 September 2020

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	Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.		Immediately accusations arose that the company had no money and was only interested in selling land rights to San Francisco. These suspicions proved true and 6400 acres were sold to the Black Diamond Coal Co. of San Francisco. However, the British Colonist reported that the government had 'sold' the property and predicted trouble as the Baynes Sound Coal Co. claimed they had legal possession of the land. Despite some controversy, mining engineer John Landale and four 'practical miners' from San Francisco landed on the sound on September 22, 1866. Thankfully, no violence ensued.

	In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named "Quadra" was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.		In 1875 the Baynes Sound Coal Co. reorganized as the Baynes Sound Colliery Co., Ltd. and the company began developing the mine. During 1876, thirty men led by A. J. McClellan constructed a wharf on the Sound, and a tramway up to the mine. Just four miles (6 km) in length, the railway crossed 23 bridges, each ranging from 24 to 200 feet long. A [[Baldwin Locomotive Works\|Baldwin]] 8-ton locomotive named "Quadra" was ordered along with twenty-one 4-ton coal cars. In early November the tramway was put into operation, capable of moving 300 tons per day. The entire cost to build the wharf and railway was $16,500.

	The company also developed the waterfront near the wharf. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for a new town called Quadra. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.		The company also developed the waterfront near the wharf. A sawmill was constructed to supply lumber for a new town called Quadra. In January of 1877 Quadra contained a post office, hotel, store, and a saloon. Fifty-five men who worked at the mine lived in this small community. The new town was well on the way towards becoming an important settlement in the area.

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	=== History ===		=== History ===
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	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category: Coal]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category: Coal]]

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	[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]]		[[Category:36in Gauge Railroads]] [[Category: Coal]]