La Vieille Locomotive
Posted by: VE2YWS
N 49° 13.530 W 068° 08.746
19U E 562197 N 5452875
Un locomotive des années 1930. Maintenant un monument.
A locomotive that served during the 1930's. Now on public display in a park.
Waymark Code: WME3Z2
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 03/31/2012
Views: 37
La Cie. Québec North Shore Paper (QNS) a utilisé ce type de locomotive pour le transport de papier à partir de l'usine de papier à leur quai. Maintenant le locomotive est un favori pour visiteurs et surtout les enfants. Fait cocasse, le chemin de fer ou le locomotive à passé sa vie utile est seulement 2 kms. de long.
The Québec North shore used this type on locomotive to carry rolls of newsprint from the mill to the wharf. This type locomotive is lovingly referred to as "puffer belly", for obvious reasons. Today it is on display in a park in Baie-comeau, Qc. and is a favorite with visitors and mostly children.
Funny fact. The railroad that this train worked on all of its working life is only 2 kms in length.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Steam, coal fired.
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): No fee required.
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is designed to allow additional climbing access.
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