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No. 701 Steam Engine

P0J 1H0 Englehart, Canada (Ontario)
Address Railroad Street
 
 
Floor area unfortunately not known yet  
 
Museum typ
Railway

Opening times

Admission
Status from 03/2017
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Contact
Tel.:+1-705-544-22 44  Fax:+7-705-544-87 37  
eMail:englehrt ntl.sympatico.ca   
Homepage
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www.englehart.ca/node/59
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N47.826207° W79.872013°N47°49.57242' W79°52.32078'N47°49'34.3452" W79°52'19.2468"
Englehart is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located on the Englehart River in the Timiskaming District.

The Town of Englehart is a half-way divisional point between North Bay, Ontario and what became Cochrane, Ontario, where the T & N O Railway met with the new Transcontinental Railway line (now the CNR) being built west from Quebec City across the north to the Western Provinces, creating the town of Cochrane.

The Englehart railway station was served by the Northlander until the passenger service was ended in September 2012. Rail passenger service was replaced by increased bus service, also provided by Ontario Northland Railway. Englehart is located on Ontario Highway 11, part of the Trans-Canada Highway system.
Description

Victim of Progress 

The 701 is the last steam locomotive to make its regular run on the Ontario Northland Rails prior the introduction of diesel use in this area. Built at Kingston in 1921, this engine retired from service in July 1957. Of the Pacific type 4-6-2 with a total of 70', this 125 ton iron horse pulled a tender of 77 tons which carried approximately 12 tons of soft coal and 6500 gallons of water. The massive engine has a tractive power of 36, 600 lbs and plied the rails of Ontario Northland with dignity and power. Many fondly recall the days of the 701 with all of its pride and youthful glory.

The engine, anchored beside the ONR Station, serves as a historical monument for the town. Steve " Mr. Steam" Bratina of Cambridge in collaboration with former rail roaders worked to restore the engine's cab. Over 400 hours surplus have been invested into restoration and maintenance.
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