In July, 1978, I visited Kaslo, BC and recently scanned my negatives from that trip.
In November of 2012, I finally went back and remembered what an impression it made on me.
Here are the photos of the town and the remains of the CPR railway. Apparently Barge service ended
the year before - I just missed it! Kaslo was originally the lakeside terminus of the
Kalso and Slocan narrow gauge line, and after the CPR took over and standard-gauged it,
 was connected to the isolated Slocan line until 1955.
 

The CPR barge ramp and preserved steamer "Moyie" in the background, which is still there and nicely restored.



Sparkling waters looking across the bay at the town of Kaslo. There are many more boathouses now.

 
Track above the bay.



Track above the bay.


Track above the bay.


Track above the bay.


Track above the bay, and horses!


Track above the bay, and a teepee (this was 1978, after all).


CPR sheds above the bay.


The "Moyie".


The "Moyie".


The "Moyie".


The "Moyie", looking South across the bay toward the town. The railway yard would be out of frame to the right.


Actually not sure if this is in Kaslo, but a beautiful building!




Loading dock on track above the bay.


Track above the bay.


Track above the bay.


Looking South  at Kaslo station, now removed. The Bay is on the left. A replica has been built near the Moyie.


Kaslo station.


Kaslo station, rear view.


Kaslo loading or unloading ramp.


Kaslo loading or unloading ramp.


Kaslo townsite from above, looking East over Kootenay Lake.


Kaslo fire department.


Kaslo downtown - the nearer building is now an excellent restaurant.




According to "The Skyline Limited", the authoritative book on the K&S, this vehicle was used for switching CPR cars.


Kaslo bay looking Northwest, the station is just out of frame to the left, and the barge ramp is off to the lower right.



The barge loading ramp.


The barge loading ramp - the counterweights are railroad car wheels.


The barge loading ramp. The wheels appear to be rigidly mounted.

Kaslo barge ramp
The barge loading ramp apron.


The approach to the barge loading ramp. This area is used by a boatyard now, and the rails are used for boat cradles and cranes. is used


The barge loading ramp approach.


The pilings and the "Moyie". Even that short marine railway is still there.


Kaslo Auto Body.


Construction in upper Kaslo..





Looking across the bay toward the CPR station.

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