MP 131.7 - F2a Jubilee 3000
Locomotive 3000 crosses the lower Kicking Horse Bridge on the
head-end of Train No. 5. The dirty stack is unusual since the engine is
working downgrade. Perhaps the fireman has decided to clean the flues by shovelling a
scoopfull of sand into the firebox. Built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1936 this
engine is fast approaching retirement in 1955. There may have been a power shortage
in Alyth as it is unusual for this class to work the Laggan Sub. It would normally
operate between Calgary and Edmonton.
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