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Graciosa was built in 1869 by the [[Windsor and Annapolis Railway]] at their [[Kentville Car Shop]] as a First Class car. It was converted to [[DAR000851|Boarding Car No. 851]] in June of 1915 and scrapped in 1939. With its "monitor top" and distinct scalloped siding, this car was a long-lived survivor from the pioneering days of the line. | Graciosa was built in 1869 by the [[Windsor and Annapolis Railway]] at their [[Kentville Car Shop]] as a First Class car. It was converted to [[DAR000851|Boarding Car No. 851]] in June of 1915 and scrapped in 1939. With its "monitor top" and distinct scalloped siding, this car was a long-lived survivor from the pioneering days of the line. | ||
Revision as of 13:51, 1 July 2023
Dominion Atlantic Railway Coach No. 6, "Graciosa"
Graciosa was built in 1869 by the Windsor and Annapolis Railway at their Kentville Car Shop as a First Class car. It was converted to Boarding Car No. 851 in June of 1915 and scrapped in 1939. With its "monitor top" and distinct scalloped siding, this car was a long-lived survivor from the pioneering days of the line.
Gallery
Passenger coach No. 6 now numbered No. 851 as an MOW crew car in Kentville.
Coach No. 6 now numbered No. 851 as an MOW service car by the Repair Shop in Kentville circa 1930s.
Kentville Railyard looking west with the Coach No. 6 "Graciosa" on the right, circa 1935.
References and Footnotes
- Jim O'Donnell "Dominion Atlantic Passenger Equipment" Roster.
- Robert Wayner, A Century of Deluxe Passenger Cars in Canada
