Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #2 Ottawa
Locomotive· unitNames and numbers
Vt. Cen. 28
1848 – 1889
Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #2 Ottawa
date unknown
Dimensions
as reportedCylinder Stroke: 24"
Cylinder Diameter: 14"
Drivers: 60"
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History
5 facts
| Date | Statement | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | Built by Hinkley as Vt. Cen. 28 | Railroad History #147 | |
| 1881 | Acquired by CA | Railroad History #147 | |
| 1883-08-14 | Engine No. 2, which took a special passenger train over the Canada Atlantic Railway, made a very fast run, covering 78 miles in one hour and forty-eight minutes with two stops for water. The engineer, Mr. Panghar [sic], said he could have gone quicker but it was not necessary; the engine's cylinders were only 15x22 with driving wheels only 5 feet in diameter, speaking well for the road's grading and ballasting. | Ottawa Free Press 1883-08-14(Transcribed by Colin J. Churcher in 'Local Railway...) | |
| 1887-09-21 | Locomotive No. 2 has been sold by the Canada Atlantic railway to the Montreal and Sorel R.R. and will be fitted up in the shops before being sent to the latter road. | Ottawa Free Press 1887-09-21(One of five locomotives (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7) so...) | |
| 1889 | Scrapped | Railroad History #147 |