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Viewing Album: CN 2-8-0 Consolidations
By:
Gary Everhart
Dates:
6/1/1950 - 6/1/1955
Album Info:
Nice group of 8x10 b&w photos of Canadian National 2-8-0 Consolidations. Unfortunately, none had a date, location or photographer listed.
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Title:
CN 2-87-0 2170 - Canadian National
Description:
Built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in 1913 as Canadian Northern #2170, it merged on to the Canadian National roster in 1923. Specs - serial # 1163, class M-3-e, 57" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 23x26" cylinders, engine weight of 185,000 lb, tractive effort of 36,919 lb. The loco was scrapped in September of 1961. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:01 PM
Location:
Unknown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2170(2-8-0)
CN 6064(4-8-2)
Views:
264
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2381 - Canadian National
Description:
Good looking 2-8-0 Consolidation originally built by the Canadian Locomotive Company as Canadian Government Rwy #313 but merged onto the Canadian National roster as their #2381 in 1919. Specs - serial #1331, class N-3-d, 63" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 24x32" cylinders, engine weight of 231,000 lb, tractive effort of 44,763 lb. The loco was retired and scrapped march of 1958. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:04 PM
Location:
Windsor, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2381(2-8-0)
Views:
288
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2686 - Canadian National
Description:
Originally built as Grand Trunk Rwy #627 (class D2) by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1910, it was merged into the Canadian National roster and renumbered #2686. Specs - serial #46891, CN class N-4-f, 63" drivers, 210 psi boiler pressure, 22.5x32" cylinders, engine weight of 211,200 lb, tractive effort of 32,478 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in March of 1954. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1950
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:21 PM
Location:
Unknown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2686(2-8-0)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2526 - Canadian National
Description:
The brakeman heads down the steps to get the orders at an unidentified yard. The 2-8-0 Consolidation was built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1906 as Grand Trunk Rwy #662 but merged on to the CN roster in 1923 as their #2526 seen here. Specs - serial #39559, class N-4-a, 56" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 211,200 lb, tractive effort of 46,250 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in January of 1959. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo. Does anyone recognize the location from the buildings to the right?
Photo Date:
6/1/1953
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:14 PM
Location:
Unknown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2526(2-8-0)
Views:
113
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2647 - Canadian National
Description:
The engineer looks back at the crewmen near the tower in the background as they inspect the consist. Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1910 as GTR #616, it merged into the CN roster as #2647 in 1923. Specs - serial # 46880, class N-4-a, 56" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 211,200 lb, tractive effort of 46,250 lb. The loco was scrapped in October of 1957. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:
6/1/1953
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:16 PM
Location:
Unknown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2647(2-8-0)
Views:
126
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2525 - Canadian National
Description:
Pulling a short local is Canadian National 2-8-0 #2525. Originally built by the Montreal Locomotive Works as Grant Trunk Rwy #661, it was part of the 1919 merger placing it on the CN roster as CN #2525. Specs - serial #39558, class N-4-a, 56" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 23x32" cylinders, engine weight of 211,200 lb, tractive effort of 46,250 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in Novembeer of 1961 after 55 years of service. Although no date, location or photographer was listed for the photo, Bruce Gemmel was able to locate the photo info. Taken by James Walder on 5/5/1958, the loco is working the Milton Subdivision - no exact location given. Thanks again, Bruce, for all of your help!
Photo Date:
5/5/1956
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:12 PM
Location:
Unknown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2525(2-8-0)
Views:
136
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2476 - Canadian National
Description:
Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1916 as Canadian Northern Rwy #2476, it merged onto the CN roster in 1919. Specs - serial #59423, class N-2-b, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 24x32" cylinders, engine weight of 241,500 lb, tractive effort of 49,737 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in October of 1961.No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo but obviously its at the Orillia depot in Ontario. Bruce Gemmel found the photographer to be Herbert Harwood with an approximate date of 7/16/58.
Photo Date:
7/16/1958
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:06 PM
Location:
Orillia, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2476(2-8-0)
Views:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2476 - Canadian National
Description:
Heading up a freight running through the Canadian countryside is the 1918 Montreal Locomotive Works 2-8-0 originally built as Canadian Northern Rwy #2476. Specs - serial #59423, class N-2-b, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 24x32" cylinders, engine weight of 241,500 lb, tractive effort of 49,737 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in October of 1961. Althouth no date, location or photographer was listed for the photo, Bruce Gemmel found the info. The location is the Hawkestone bridge (near Orilia, Ontario) taken on 7/16/1958 by either Herbert Harwood or Jon Rehor and similar to one taken by Don Wood. Thanks, Bruce, for all you help!
Photo Date:
7/16/1958
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:08 PM
Location:
Hawkestone, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2476(2-8-0)
Views:
146
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2476 - Canadian National
Description:
The engineer hangs out his window for a better view while waiting. The loco was built by the Montreail Locomotive Works in 1918 as CNoR #2476 but eventually joined the CN roster during the 1919 merger. Specs - serial #59423, class N-2-b, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 24x32" cylinders, engine weight of 241,500 lb, tractive effort of 49,737 lb. The locomotive was scrapped in October of 1961.No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo but Bruce Gemmel found the info. Herbert Harwood too the photo at the Orilla station apparently on 7/16/1958 like another of his photos in this album. Thanks, Bruce!
Photo Date:
7/16/1958
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:10 PM
Location:
Orillia, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2476(2-8-0)
Views:
158
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2-8-0 #2676 - Canadian National
Description:
Fine example of an Alco-Schenectady 2-8-0 Consolidation originally built as Grand Trunk Rwy #761 but eventually merged onto the CN roster in January of 1925 as #2676. Specs - serial #43550, class N-4-de After 54 years of service, the loco was scrapped in August of 1961. Although no date, location or photographer was listed for the photo, Bruce Gemmel was able to locate the photo is a reference book. It was taken by James Walder on 7/19/1958 at Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, not far from Bruce's home. The loco is on the wye heading north to Allandale on the old Hamilton & Northwestern line. This track was taken up in the 1970s. The coal sheds at left are now the site of the GO Transit yard and platforms. Thanks again, Bruce, for all of your help and glad to post a pic close to your home!
Photo Date:
7/19/1958
Upload Date:
8/11/2020 4:37:19 PM
Location:
Georgetown, ON
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
CN 2676(2-8-0)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
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