CPR 2850 Royal Train near Emery ON, May 22, 1939. CPR 2850 Royal Train in the Rockies near Field BC. Read more about the Canadian Royal Train, 1939 A J-4-d, 4-6-2 Pacific type. Pulled the Royal Train from Westminster BC to Kamloops Jct. Painted in a royal blue -- with the royal coat of arms -- for service on the Royal Train.

CPR #2850 hauled the royal train the entire 3,300 miles, setting a world record for longest continuous run by a single steam locomotive. Later, all 66 locomotives of this class became known as “Royal Hudsons”.

This locomotive pulled a test run consisting of six of the Royal Train cars on May 1, 1939 along the St. Lawrence River from Montreal to Brockville, Ont. This locomotive was specially painted in a royal blue -- with the royal coat of arms -- for service on the Royal Train.

2020年8月7日 · 1939, CPR passenger train through the Spiral Tunnels, loading an automobile, glaciers and more! British Columbia7 min 59 secs, 16mm 2k digital scan _________...

The Dominion was the CPR's premier cross-Canada passenger train beginning year round June 25, 1933 until superseded by The Canadian an all-stainless steel diesel hauled train effective August 24, 1955. The Dominion continued in operation until February 1966. The Dominion operated as two separate complete trains.

The Crown Jewel of our collection, 2860 is one of 65 Hudson type 4-6-4 steam locomotives built for the CPR by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW). This engine was finished in June, 1940. See this magnificent locomotive inside the CN Roundhouse. Climb into the cab, ring the bell!

Royal train 1977 CPR (NM&ST) Asbestos and Danville 26 with special train taking passengers from Asbestos to Sherbrooke for the Royal Visit to Canada of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

CPR 2850 Royal Train near Emery ON, May 22, 1939. This picture was submitted by J. Guy Hamel and used with the compliments of Bruce Chapman. CPR 2850 Royal Train in the Rockies near Trail BC.

CP 2850 was the power, as it would be for the first 3,224 miles of the train's journey. Their Majesties arrive in Canada, the first reigning monarchs ever to visit the New World. They disembarked the Empress of Australia at Wolfe's Cove in Quebec City to a crowd of thousands, including a contingent of Indians from the Huron tribe.

1939 Canadian Royal Train Pilot Train Car 1 CPRR RIVER CLYDE . Canadian Pacific Lounge-Sleeper RIVER CLYDE. Contained a steam pressing table. Image: Courtesy of the Hagley Museum & Library, with thanks to Chris Baer and Lucas Clawson. Image: The Pilot Train cars awaiting duty in Ottawa, May 1939. Back to roster...