[Bcma-l] Rare Logging Truck Donated to the BC Forest Discovery Centre

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File: 20071102
For Immediate Release

November 2, 2007

Rare Logging Truck Donated to the BC Forest Discovery Centre

A rare 1949 Diamond T logging truck has been donated to the BC Forest
Discovery Centre.  “This is a historic event for the Centre,” says Aimee
Greenaway, Program & Collections Coordinator.  “The truck is in exceptional
condition with an amazing connection to Cowichan history.  We are pleased
that Bill Simpson chose to donate his truck to the BC Forest Discovery
Centre.”

The 1949 Diamond T logging truck is extremely rare as only 223 were ever
built and Simpson’s restoration of the vehicle was meticulous.  The truck is
also an important part of Cowichan logging heritage because it has only been
operated locally.  “Bill Simpson is not just donating his truck, he is
donating a piece of history,” says Greenaway.

The truck will arrive at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Monday, November
5, 2007.  Visitors to the Christmas Express on Friday, November 30th will be
the first ones to view the Diamond T logging truck on display at its new
home.

The BC Forest Discover Centre is operated by the BC Forest Museum Society, a
non-profit charitable organisation.  The Discovery Centre is a museum that
tells the story of the logging industry in Coastal British Columbia.
Exhibits depicting logging machinery, camp life and the role of the BC
Forest Service are found throughout the 100-acre site.

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Contacts:
Aimee Greenaway, Program & Collections Coordinator
BC Forest Discovery Centre
2892 Drinkwater Road
Duncan, BC    V9L 6C2
(250) 715-1113 ext. 25

Vicki Holman, Manager
(250) 715-1113 ext. 24
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