John Street Engines

Servicing steam engines

Spotless 2465 sits on the shop track ready to go.

3003 F2a class Jubilee fastest engines in Canada. 112 1/2 mph! 1955

3002 These engines worked the very fast London-Toronto Bullet preferred by London businessmen.

2816 all coaled up. Likely in off a London Thru Run.
4/1947 Stan Styles/L.B.Chapman Collection

2856 2857

2928

2901

3100 3101

Note: To view John Street engines hauling passenger trains see feature Articles:
CPR Bruce, London and Trenton Divisions.

Steam still handled some passenger trains in 1957-58. Above photos: Bob Shaw (CPR Ret'd).

Yard and transfer engines.

3607 3666

5750 5754

6269 . 6271

Run through power

TH&B 501 (ex NYC 5311 acq. in January.) August 15,1948

Diesels

First diesels at John Street (maintained at West Toronto shop) were Alco S-2's 7059, 7060 and 7061.
They were the last diesels in this original black paint scheme. 7062 and 7063 also delivered at the same time (11/1947) were immediately repainted into the new two-toned maroon and cream and assigned to Windsor.
L.B.Chapman Collection

7020 and 7027 both in early paint scheme. Note the two hand lamps hanging on the back of the cab;
one red and one white/clear. These were required to be kept lit for immediate flagging use. Don Mc.Queen

7011

7021

7023 Windsor Yard

7027 7032

Scene of contrasts. Old ALCO yard diesel soon to be retired pulling vans soon no longer needed.
In the background CN Tower a modern structure that has become a major tourist attraction.
Kermit Geary, Jr. June 1980

Road power was assigned to St.Luc however, servicing and light repairs were carried out at John Street.

These 89mph FP7 units worked The Canadian and during layover a short trip to Hamilton and return.

4094 one of five (4094-4098) FPA2 1600 hp 75 mph passenger units. MLW #79170 10/53
G.H.Landau/Ron Visockis Collection

TH&B 401 and 403 easily fit the 120 foot turntable. There were three of these GP9 passenger units that operated in pairs on Buffalo (New York City) trains based upon a mileage sharing agreement. Geared for 75 mph they operated long hood forward and were equipped with steam generators (note air reservoirs on roof account water tanks below the frame). They were also equipped with ATC (Automatic Train Control) for operation over the New York Central between Welland and Buffalo. These units were maintained by the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo and only serviced at John Street between runs. 1958. Derek Boles Collection.

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