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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:6/3/1956 - 6/3/1956
Album Info:One of only 3 built for the Canadian Pacific, this is a rare photo of CP #6952. The photo was re-posted on 2/18/2025 after the RRPA crash.
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CP 0-10-0 #6952
Title:  CP 0-10-0 #6952
Description:  This is actually a 0-10-0 yard switcher but there is no listing in the RRPA for this rare wheel configuration os an 0-8-0 listing was used. Only three 0-10-0 locos were built by the CP Angus Shops in 1914, the only 0-10-0 on their roster as their W1a class. Loco #6952 served faithfully until being scrapped in February of 1957 after 43 years. Original specs - 51" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 23.5x30" cylinders, engine weight of 241,000 lb, impressive tractive effort of 55,225 lb. J.R. Quinn photo
Photo Date:  6/3/1956  Upload Date: 2/18/2025 9:14:26 AM
Location:  Calgary (Alyth), AB
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  CP 6952(0-8-0)
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