Canadian Pacific 2657 A 4-6-2 Pacific type. The track from Fredericton to Saint John, NS was not heavy enough to support the Royal Train, so this small(er) locomotive pulled a lighter train over this route with the King and Queen on board. The locomotive and cars were not specially painted for their royal service, although the locomotive was freshly painted and all lettering and figures were in gold leaf. The cars were (back to front) president's car THOROLD, vice-president's car ST ANDREWS, Pullman STANBRIDGE (S series 12-Section-1-Drawing Room sleeper), Pullman SOVEREIGN (S series 12-Section-1-Drawing Room sleeper), a day coach and a baggage car. Image: Donald MacWilliam family collection, circa 1944. Taken at McAdam, New Brunswick |
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