sask:towns:bienfait:trainhistory:train3522


Locomotive 3522

Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Canada

The locomotive shown below is on display at the end of Main st in Bienfait today. (2017)
It is near the original location of the old CPR station. (see below)


Bienfait CNR Train Station with M&S Coal Company Locomotive #3522 on right


This is a view of the location above in 1999
Just East of the Old CNR Station Location


Bienfait Main St with Locomotive at the end.


#3522 AT NORTH END OF MAIN ST
MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN COAL CO. LTD
ENGINE SPECS:
CLASS M4G 2-8-0
M=MOUNTAIN
4=4TH DESIGN OF THE WHEEL ARRANGEMENT
G=7TH PRODUCTION RUN
MADE BY BLW (BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS)

IN PHILADELPHIA PA, USA
(EDDYSTONE, PA -AFTER 1912)
THE M4G WERE CONSTRUCTED FROM 1901-1921
M4G SERIAL #'S 3471-3530
596 TOTAL BUILT
CONSOLIDATION TYPE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
#3522 WAS BUILT IN 1907
AS A CPR LOCOMOTIVE #1722
RENUMBERED IN 1912 TO #3522
180 PSI STEAM PRESSURE
58“ DIAM DRIVERS
Donated to City Of Bienfait in 1968
Repainted 2003


Picture donated by Adele Trethart, nee Lischka




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  • Last modified: 2019/01/18 17:14
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