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Viewing Album: CN 4-8-4 Confederations
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
9/5/1954 - 12/23/1957
Album Info:
Nice collection of b&w photos from a variety of photographers of Canadian National 4-8-4 Confederation type steam locomotives - CN's name for the Northern type loco.
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Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6400 - Canadian National
Description:
Although not dated, this almost appears to be the Royal train carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Britain when they made an extended visit to Canada in 1939. However, Raymond Kennedy (see comment below) pointed out that the Royal Coat of Arms is missing on the nose. The 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for Northern wheel configuration) has a high shine not often seen under normal travel - hence the guess about the passengers. Built by Montreal Locomotive Works in June of 1936, it led a very distinguished service and was the only U-4 class member to be saved from the scrapper's torch. In June of 1967, it was donated to the National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa, Canada where it is now on display W.G. Fancher photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1939
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:37 AM
Location:
Unknown, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6400(4-8-4)
Views:
594
Comments:
3
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6171 - Canadian National
Description:
Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in April of 1940, this 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for the Northern type) served for twenty years before being scrapped in March of 1960. Anthony H. Perles photographed it in Turcot yard while it was being prepared for a run. Note the crew member standing on the rear of the tender. Specs - serial #69266, U-2e class, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 383,000 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. Scrapped March of 1960. Note on back states "CNR 6171, right 3/4 view, at turcot. CPR westmount yard is atop the hill in right background." Anthony H. Perles photo
Photo Date:
9/5/1954
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:32:49 AM
Location:
Montreal, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6171(4-8-4)
Views:
279
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6400 - Canadian National
Description:
The ultimate in streamline shrouding for Canadian National 4-8-4's was the U-4-a class with #6400 being the first built by Montreal Locomotive Works in June of 1936. Anthony H. Perles photographed it as it sat in the Turcot yard in Montreal. In 1939, it was chosen to handle the Royal Train for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Britain when they made an extended visit to Canada. It also went on display at the 1939 New York World's Fair "Railroads on Parade" exhibit. It is the only U-4 class locomotive to survive the scrapper's torch after being donated to National Museum of Science & Technology in Ottawa, Canada in June of 1967 where it is on display. Specs - serial #68715, U-4-a class, 77" drivers, impressive 275 psi boiler pressure, 24x30" cylinders, engine weight of 280,280 lb, tractive effort of 52,457 lb.
Photo Date:
9/5/1954
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:34 AM
Location:
Montreal, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6400(4-8-4)
Views:
530
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6233 - Canadian National
Description:
The stylish smoke deflector ears and sleek Montreal Locomotive Works design make this 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for Northern) a beautiful steam locomotive. Built in January of 1943 for Canadian National, it served barely 17 years before the scrapper's torch finished it off in April of 1960. Specs - serial #69798, class U-2-g, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders,engine weight of 400,300 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. Date and location are approximate. James Adams photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:27 AM
Location:
Unknown, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6233(4-8-4)
Views:
256
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6261 - Canadian National
Description:
Beautifully styled 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for Northern type) sits in an unidentified yard. Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in February of 1944, the loco served barely 17 years before retirement and scrapping in September of 1961. Specs - serial #70329, class U-2-h, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders,engine weight of 400,300 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. The date and location are approximate since none were listed for the photo. James Adams photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1955
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:32 AM
Location:
Unknown, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6261(4-8-4)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6119 - Canadian National
Description:
Built by the Canadian Locomotive Works in October of 1927, this 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for the Northern type), was a member of the U-2-a class and had serial #1819. The loco is listed here on RRPA as a 4-8-2 since there wasn't an option for the 4-8-4 wheel configuration. S. K. Bolton Jr took this photo in the Saint-Peirre neighborhood of Montreal. Specs - serial #1819, U-2-a class, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 396,390 lb, tractive effort of 56,786. The loco was scrapped in March of 1960.
Photo Date:
8/1/1955
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:32:22 AM
Location:
Montreal, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6119(4-8-2)
Views:
341
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6251 - Canadian National
Description:
Beautiful action shot of Canadian National 4-8-4 #6251 Confederation (CN's label for the Northern) just outside Sainte-Rosalie, Quebec, Canada. Built in October of 1943 by the Montreal Locomotive Works, it served barely 17 years before heading to the scrapper's torch in April of 1960. Note on the back of the photo - "CN Montreal Express, tr 3 nearing Sainte-Rosalie Jc, Que. w/15 cars. 1956" Specs - serial #70319, class U-2-h, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 400,300 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. S.K. Bolton Jr photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1956
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:30 AM
Location:
Ste-Rosalie, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6251(4-8-4)
Views:
267
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6201 - Canadian National
Description:
Ready for a run with a long string of passenger cars, possibly at the Montreal station, is the Montreal Locomotive Works built 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for a Northern) #6201. Built in June of 1943, the loco barely served 17 years before being scrapped in April of 1960. Specs - serial #69699, class U-2-g, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders,engine weight of 400,300 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. Note on the back "On the Scotian, 3rd section" S.K. Bolton, Jr photo
Photo Date:
12/23/1957
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:21 AM
Location:
Unknown, QC
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6201(4-8-4)
Views:
235
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4-8-4 #6218 - Canadian National
Description:
This 4-8-4 Confederation (CN's label for the Northern wheel configuration) is a star in one of several fan excursions it pulled during its lifetime. Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in September of 1942, the loco served well until retirement in April of 1960. In October of 1973, it was donated to Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, where it led another life in fan excursions which it's still doing today. Specs - serial #69716, class U-2-g, 73" drivers, impressive 250 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x30" cylinders,engine weight of 400,300 lb, tractive effort of 56,786 lb. The date is approximate as none was listed. With Dennis Chartrand's help (see comment below), the locaiton is identified as St Albans, VT. S. Nadler photo
Photo Date:
6/1/1966
Upload Date:
2/24/2019 6:33:24 AM
Location:
St Albans, VT
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 6218(4-8-4)
Views:
560
Comments:
1
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