Railpictures.ca - Peter Newman Photo: The late Frank Bunker stands in the gang-way of #1057, circa 1977. I had joined the Ontario Rail Association around 1975. This volunteer group worked out CPR’s John Street roundhouse. Locomotives under their care included #1057, #136, and 1201. It was a magical time for me… I was in my mid-teens and I was completely fascinated by these steam trains. I met some incredibly nice people and I learned a lot. It was fun to get my hands dirty! We had regular work sessions about three times each week. On excursion days, we could be invited to ride the train for free. The coveted privilege was a cab ride. I had my first cab ride in #1057. I still have very vivid memories of that occasion… Mr. Bunker was at the throttle. It was a cool, fall evening. I was surprised by how much the cab swayed while we were running. I remember the sweet smell of the steam, and the fantastic sounds… the bell… the whistle… the exhaust resonating from the smoke stack. I recall the good-natured camaraderie of Frank and the guys. I can still see the crowds of people waving from nearly every roadway-crossing we passed. It was Awesome!! | Railpictures.ca – Canadian Railway Photography

The late Frank Bunker stands in the gang-way of #1057, circa 1977.

I had joined the Ontario Rail Association around 1975. This volunteer group worked out CPR's John Street roundhouse. Locomotives under their care included #1057, #136, and 1201.

It was a magical time for me... I was in my mid-teens and I was completely fascinated by these steam trains. I met some incredibly nice people and I learned a lot. It was fun to get my hands dirty! We had regular work sessions about three times each week. On excursion days, we could be invited to ride the train for free. The coveted privilege was a cab ride.

I had my first cab ride in #1057. I still have very vivid memories of that occasion...

Mr. Bunker was at the throttle. It was a cool, fall evening. I was surprised by how much the cab swayed while we were running. I remember the sweet smell of the steam, and the fantastic sounds... the bell... the whistle... the exhaust resonating from the smoke stack. I recall the good-natured camaraderie of Frank and the guys. I can still see the crowds of people waving from nearly every roadway-crossing we passed. It was Awesome!!

Caption: The late Frank Bunker stands in the gang-way of #1057, circa 1977.

I had joined the Ontario Rail Association around 1975. This volunteer group worked out CPR's John Street roundhouse. Locomotives under their care included #1057, #136, and 1201.

It was a magical time for me... I was in my mid-teens and I was completely fascinated by these steam trains. I met some incredibly nice people and I learned a lot. It was fun to get my hands dirty! We had regular work sessions about three times each week. On excursion days, we could be invited to ride the train for free. The coveted privilege was a cab ride.

I had my first cab ride in #1057. I still have very vivid memories of that occasion...

Mr. Bunker was at the throttle. It was a cool, fall evening. I was surprised by how much the cab swayed while we were running. I remember the sweet smell of the steam, and the fantastic sounds... the bell... the whistle... the exhaust resonating from the smoke stack. I recall the good-natured camaraderie of Frank and the guys. I can still see the crowds of people waving from nearly every roadway-crossing we passed. It was Awesome!!

Photographer:	Peter Newman [86] (more) (contact)
Date:	1977 (search)
Railway:	Canadian Pacific (search)
Reporting Marks:	CP 1057 (search)
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City/Town:	Toronto (search)
Province:	Ontario (search)
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4 Comments

awmooney

May 19, 2015 at 7:33 pm

Great story, Peter. This locomotive brings back for me the memory of the ORA 136,1057 fan trip to Owen Sound and back on Thanksgiving Weekend, 1974. The problems we encountered would have been considered hell in any other mode of transportation…..coal wouldn’t burn; guys were out collecting wood in hopes of building up enough pressure to get us moving; but it didn’t work. Rescued by CP diesel in the middle of the night on our return; “38 Miles in 11 Hours” was the headlines in the Toronto Star. You joined a couple of years too late, Peter. )
JP

June 5, 2015 at 4:34 pm

It’s nice to see this engine as it was. I saw it in Tottenham in 2013 at the South Simcoe Railway. All it is now is a shell-on-wheels.
awmooney

June 5, 2015 at 4:40 pm

Really, JP ??? I have not seen or heard of this engine in years and just assumed it would soldier on forever. What happened? Boiler toast?? Costs a fortune to overhaul these majestic creatures. Sad news it is retired.
JP

June 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm

According to my sources, the engineer at the SSR didn’t think it was a good engine to run. Presumably it is a parts source for the 136.

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awmooney

May 19, 2015 at 7:33 pm

Great story, Peter. This locomotive brings back for me the memory of the ORA 136,1057 fan trip to Owen Sound and back on Thanksgiving Weekend, 1974. The problems we encountered would have been considered hell in any other mode of transportation…..coal wouldn’t burn; guys were out collecting wood in hopes of building up enough pressure to get us moving; but it didn’t work. Rescued by CP diesel in the middle of the night on our return; “38 Miles in 11 Hours” was the headlines in the Toronto Star. You joined a couple of years too late, Peter. )

June 5, 2015 at 4:34 pm

It’s nice to see this engine as it was. I saw it in Tottenham in 2013 at the South Simcoe Railway. All it is now is a shell-on-wheels.

June 5, 2015 at 4:40 pm

Really, JP ??? I have not seen or heard of this engine in years and just assumed it would soldier on forever. What happened? Boiler toast?? Costs a fortune to overhaul these majestic creatures. Sad news it is retired.

June 5, 2015 at 6:30 pm

According to my sources, the engineer at the SSR didn’t think it was a good engine to run. Presumably it is a parts source for the 136.