Huissi’s camp
Huissi’s camp can be found at the midpoint of a tote road that exits above the KVR rail bed just before trestle 4. Little is known about the subcontractor Huissi but his firm apparently specialized in trestle construction.
This camp likely housed skilled labourers like engineers and those with an expertise. This camp was used again in 1931 when the wooden components of trestle 6 were replaced by steel members.
The trail to the camp is roughly 1.3 km in length and provides a commanding view of trestles 4 and 6 and Myra Canyon itself. Much debris from the days of an active camp remains on site.
Very close to Ruth Station at km 12 is a second work camp, Morrissey’s camp number 2, where you will find more information about the workers and how they lived in the camp.
