Railpictures.ca - Bill Thomson Photo: Canadian National 4-8-4 Northern 6301 (U3a class, built by Alco in Schenectady for GTR but transferred to CN) is seen here at Mimico Roundhouse in 1956. It’s main driving rod appears to be removed, suggesting it may be undergoing maintenance or being set up for transport to a heavier shop such as Stratford. It wouldn’t be scrapped until 1960 and appeared to still be in pretty good shape, so wasn’t facing retirement just yet.Another view of 6301 at Clarkson Station a year later: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=13305Lots of big steam on the ready tracks at Mimico: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15340Ontario Northland power at Mimico Roundhouse: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15146 | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

Canadian National 4-8-4 Northern 6301 (U3a class, built by Alco in Schenectady for GTR but transferred to CN) is seen here at Mimico Roundhouse in 1956. It's main driving rod appears to be removed, suggesting it may be undergoing maintenance or being set up for transport to a heavier shop such as Stratford. It wouldn't be scrapped until 1960 and appeared to still be in pretty good shape, so wasn't facing retirement just yet.Another view of 6301 at Clarkson Station a year later: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=13305Lots of big steam on the ready tracks at Mimico: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15340Ontario Northland power at Mimico Roundhouse: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15146

Caption: Canadian National 4-8-4 Northern 6301 (U3a class, built by Alco in Schenectady for GTR but transferred to CN) is seen here at Mimico Roundhouse in 1956. It's main driving rod appears to be removed, suggesting it may be undergoing maintenance or being set up for transport to a heavier shop such as Stratford. It wouldn't be scrapped until 1960 and appeared to still be in pretty good shape, so wasn't facing retirement just yet.

Another view of 6301 at Clarkson Station a year later: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=13305
Lots of big steam on the ready tracks at Mimico: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15340
Ontario Northland power at Mimico Roundhouse: http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=15146

Photographer:	Bill Thomson [715] (more) (contact)
Date:	1956 (search)
Railway:	Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks:	CNR 6301 (search)
Train Symbol:	Not Provided
Subdivision/SNS:	Mimico Roundhouse - CN Oakville Sub (search)
City/Town:	Mimico (search)
Province:	Ontario (search)
Share Link:	http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=26621

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