| 1888-08-03 |
"Four new locomotives of heavy draught, manufactured at the Baldwin works, Philadelphia, Pa., will shortly arrive in this city for use on the C.A.R." |
Ottawa Free Press. Thanks to Colin Churcher |
The only known deliveries in 1888-1889 of this size were the Rhode Island moguls 31-33. |
| 1888-08-03 |
"The Canada Atlantic railway company are to the front again, this time with an elegant new locomotive painted a sort of Turkish rouge in order to correspond with the already handsome appearance of the coaches. Both engine and coaches are now of the same color and really present a gay appearance. Mr. W. Actor is in charge of this new engine while S. Athelson assists as fireman. 414 is the number of the new " |
Ottawa Free Press. Thanks to Colin Churcher |
Particularly interesting is the Number 414; otherwise we might make a case that this was really one of 15 or 16, finally commissioned. We have a photo of GT 494 on the Pembroke Southern, which leads me to believe this could be another GT locomotive on lease, but why repaint it? |
| 1888-11-23 |
"Two new locomotives and a couple that have been in the workshops for repairs will be added to the rolling stock of the C.A.R. next month." |
Ottawa Free Press. Thanks to Colin Churcher |
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| 1888-12-04 |
"J.R. Booth's locomotive is being renewed in the Canada Atlantic shop." |
Ottawa Free Press. Thanks to Colin Churcher |
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