Canadian National Passenger Car No. 4977 - Ottawa, Ontario
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This passenger car currently under a major restoration project is on display at the Canada Museum of Science and Technology, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM14AJ1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/30/2021
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History:
Former Canadian National Railways passenger car 4977 was built by the Canadian Car & Foundry in 1924 and started life as No. 5084.
Canadian National renumbered the car in 1969 and during its later years it was used for commuter service in the Montreal area.
The Society acquired the car in 1989 for use with ex-CP 1201 excursion service.
Following the retirement of 1201, the Society leased 4977 to The York Durham Heritage Railway in Uxbridge Ontario where the car was repainted from black and white CN livery to a more traditional green with gold lettering.
The lease with the YDHR ended in 2005 and the car was returned to the Society towards the end of the summer. The car's exterior has been restored and repainted in the old CN livery with the Society's name applied above the windows.
The car is currently under a major restoration (roof, windows, interior).
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Fees are not required to view this passenger car at this time given that it is located outside but fees would apply if the car is taken inside the Museum on special occasions.