6514
and 6515 (MLW S3 #79118 6-52) were assigned for many years to switch the Ford
Motor Company automobile assembly plant (built 1953) and CNR Oakville Yard for
CPR traffic. These engines were the only ones equipped with CNR radio channel.
It also has a Watchman heater (note housing and stack in front of cab) to enable
unit to be shutdown in cold weather without being inside a heated shop. Note too,
engine is equipped for mainline running; combination pilot/footboards, illuminated
front number board, classification lamps, chime air horn; all Board of Transport
Commissioners requirments.
Oakville July 9-1964. Bill Linley/Deane Motis
collection.
