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Locomotive No. 2552 with Train No. 98 at the Kentville Station on Sept. 10, 1937.

  • Original Photo description from seller: NOVA SCOTIA TRAIN PHOTO. DOMINION ATLANTIC RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE NO. 2552 (HALIBURTON) (4-6-2). Size 4 x 6 inch reprint photo with glossy finish. Shown here at Kentville, Nova Scotia on 98 EXPRESS from Kentville to Halifax on Sept.10, 1937

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  • Corrections and additions noted to original description: Train No. 98 was from Yarmouth to Halifax. Baggage Express car is unknown. From photo taken the same day, Observation car is either the Annapolis Royal or judging by the length of the lettering, most likely sister car Grand Pré. In 1937, train was listed in the passenger schedule as "Mail Express".

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current20:38, 16 January 2013Thumbnail for version as of 20:38, 16 January 20131,784 × 1,200 (3.74 MB)Samuelmclark (talk | contribs)Description is from what the ebay seller posted NOVA SCOTIA TRAIN PHOTO. DOMINION ATLANTIC RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE NO. 2552 (HALIBURTON) (4-6-2). Size 4 x 6 inch reprint photo with glossy finish. Shown here at Kentville, Nova Scotia on 98 EXPRESS from Kent

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