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Walter Moberly was frustrated with Sandford Fleming's relocation orders in 1872 due to several reasons. Moberly had conducted surveys and was confident about his findings regarding the railway route, but Fleming, as the Chief Surveyor, had different ideas and plans. Fleming's decision to adopt the route through Yellowhead Pass, as mentioned in "A History of Canada's National Parks (Volume I)" [2], went against Moberly's recommendations, causing frustration. Additionally, Moberly's excessive spending on his surveys had displeased Fleming, as indicated in the Mountain Nature Podcast [1], leading to further tension between them. Moberly's ego and the thought that Fleming would not agree with his findings also contributed to his frustration, as suggested in the same podcast [1]. The image below depicts a historical scene that could be symbolic of the challenges faced during those times, including the disagreements between Moberly and Fleming.