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This locomotive was the first of many [[:category:D6a|D6a]] class locomotives assigned to the DAR. It was built as Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive No. 936, renumbered as CPR No. 510 in 1908.(1) It was transferred to the DAR in September 1917 and became DAR No. 37, retaining this number until it was scrapped in 1939. | This locomotive was the first of many [[:category:D6a|D6a]] class locomotives assigned to the DAR. It was built as Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive No. 936, renumbered as CPR No. 510 in 1908.(1) It was transferred to the DAR in September 1917 and became DAR No. 37, retaining this number until it was scrapped in 1939. | ||
| − | Name Origin: Thomas Chandler Halibburton, noted Nova Scotian writer of the 19th century and Windsor resident, author of ''Sam Slick'' novels and provincial history. Later used by [[DAR2552|DAR No. 2552]]. | + | Name Origin: Thomas Chandler Halibburton, noted Nova Scotian writer of the 19th century and [[Windsor]] resident, author of ''Sam Slick'' novels and provincial history. Later used by [[DAR2552|DAR No. 2552]]. |
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Dominion Atlantic Railway Steam Locomotive No. 37 "Haliburton"
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Built Schenectady Locomotive Works, Schenectady, New York in November 1902.
- Builder No. 26757
- 20" x 26" cylinders
- 63" drivers.
- 54' 6 1/2" wheelbase length
- CPR Class: D6a
This locomotive was the first of many D6a class locomotives assigned to the DAR. It was built as Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive No. 936, renumbered as CPR No. 510 in 1908.(1) It was transferred to the DAR in September 1917 and became DAR No. 37, retaining this number until it was scrapped in 1939.
Name Origin: Thomas Chandler Halibburton, noted Nova Scotian writer of the 19th century and Windsor resident, author of Sam Slick novels and provincial history. Later used by DAR No. 2552.
Gallery
Known Photographs:
- McQuinn Collection, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Ottawa, N-4012, N-4013 (Aug. 28, 1936 in scrap line)
- Stephens Collection, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Ottawa, N-18244, N-8353
References and Footnotes
(1) Omer Lavallée, Canadian Pacific Steam Locomotives, page 258 & 348.
Jim O'Donnell "Dominion Atlantic Railway Locomotive Roster"
