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Not many pictures exist of CN 3889. CN 3889 was the lead unit on an eastbound freight that was struck head on by a couple locomotives that were set in motion from the shop track at Foleyet, Ontario by individuals unknown on April 5th, 1964. The point of impact was at mile 3 of the Oba Sub. The remains of 3889 were sold to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway for parts. However, there does not appear to be many useful parts so I hope they didn't pay too much!
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Caption: Not many pictures exist of CN 3889. CN 3889 was the lead unit on an eastbound freight that was struck head on by a couple locomotives that were set in motion from the shop track at Foleyet, Ontario by individuals unknown on April 5th, 1964. The point of impact was at mile 3 of the Oba Sub. The remains of 3889 were sold to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway for parts. However, there does not appear to be many useful parts so I hope they didn't pay too much!

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First954 [280] (more) (contact)
Date: 04/00/1964 (search)
Railway: Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks: CN 3889 (search)
Train Symbol: N/A (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Capreol (search)
City/Town: Capreol (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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2 Comments
  1. hoggerdoug
    August 28, 2024 at 3:35 pm

    How did the crew fare on 3889 ??

  2. First954
    August 28, 2024 at 3:50 pm

    From what I remember, they had a few seconds warning, so they plugged it, and jumped. They were roughed up pretty good, but survived.
    The throttle of the 3889 was still in run 8 with the brake handle in emergency. I’m still looking for that photo.
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