Canada Atlantic 4-4-0 #606


Public Archives Canada C11597

Dimensions

Cylinder Stroke22"Railroad History #147
Cylinder Diameter16"Railroad History #147
Drivers61"Railroad History #147
Driver Diameter61 1/4"MacKay p 110
Engine truck wheels26"MacKay p 110
Tender truck wheels33"MacKay p 110
Boiler Diameter45"MacKay p 110
Weight on drivers47,000 lbsMacKay p 111
Total engine weight70,000 lbsMacKay p 111
Engine and tender110,000 lbsMacKay p 111

History

DateEventNotes
1875Built by B&O Railroad History #147.

While both rosters agree on this origin, it is unlikely. According to Edson there was only one 16x22-61 locomotive disposed of by the B&O by 1882, the #271-General Sickles, which was built by Mason in 1863 (126). Not many locomotives with 16" bore were being built as late as 1875, and none by the B&O. So, either the specs are incorrect or the engine was earlier than 1875. Of the locomotives retired by the B&O in 1882, #271 is the most appropriate; however, other candidatess are the 2nd 34, 2nd 50 and 2nd 74 which were 14x20-60, built by Mt Clare in 1867.

The Marietta and Cinncinatti, which was controlled by the B&O after 1900, disposed of a number of 4-4-0's between 1874 and 1882. Of particular interest are M&C 38 (16x22-60, Rogers 1189 1864), M&C 39 (16x22-60-65500, Rogers 1190 1864) and M&C 40 (16x22-60-70150 Rogers 1196 1864). These Marietta and Cincinatti locomotives are particularly interesting because 606 bears a resemblance to other Rogers products.

1882Acquired as CA 6-Montreal Railroad History #147
1894?Renumbered CA 6 Railroad History #147
1898Renumbered CA 606 Railroad History #147
18?Renumbered 10 Railroad History #147. She was photographed as #10 on the James Bay Railway, after 1902. So we know that she definitely wore this number after the general renumbering of 1898.
1905-1Re# GTR 1318 Railroad History #147
1907-6Scrapped Railroad History #147

References

  • As CA 6 at Killaloe Station (more likely Eganville), Mackay p.37, NAC C-29160.
  • Possibly at Pembroke, my collection
  • As CA 6, Bell p44, MacKay p101, NAC C11597 (or C11537)
  • As CA 10, Bell p64, MacKay p49, OA Acc 10328 Tray 7 #19
  • Notes