Cnr3254 by Blotking1 on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

An order of (56) 2-8-2 Mikados, designated as 'S-1b' was constructed by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Government Railways between 1917 and 1918.

Although not exactly large mikados by their size, but their great boilers operated at 180 psi, 63 inch driving wheels, a maximum speed of 60 mph, and 53,115 Ibs of tractive effort had combined to

create the 'S-1b's very versatile locomotives.

Due to the grueling sub-zero weather conditions they operated in, the 'S-1b's had All-Weather Enclosed cabs.

Even their tenders had extended coal bunkers; bringing total capacities to 17 tons of coal and 7800 gallons of water.

In 1918, they soon absorbed the Canadian National Railway.

All but three were eventually retired in 1958 on account of diesel acquisition.

Today only (1) of the (56) 'S-1b's remains while its (2) 'S-1' sisters also survive.

Locomotive #3254 was also built by the Canadian Locomotive Co. in 1917.

It remained on display at the Ashland motel in Pennsylvania by the owner Willis F. Barron before it was sold to the Gettysburg Railroad until 1987 when it was again sold

to Steamtown for restoration so it could haul tourist trains back and forth until 2012 marked its end in operating condition.