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First Diesel Electric Engine Through Eckville. March 16,1959 |
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C.N.R.LOCOMOTIVE #1043 - DIESEL ELECTRIC POWERED ENGINE THROUGH ECKVILLE
The locomotive was built in London Ontario, at General Motors Diesel, in 1958 as a Model EMD-567C.
Diesel motor generates 1200 horsepower through 12 cylinders for the electric drive.
It was built on Flexicoil A1A-A1A truck.
Courtesy of the Rothwell Family.
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# 1043 was first diesel locomotive through Eckville and on Brazeau sub division on March 16,1959.
Courtesy of the Rothwell Family.
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Courtesy of the Rothwell Family.