P2 Class 2-8-2 Mikado

This class differed greatly in appearance and specifications between sub-classes of 174 locomotives that were built by the CPR, CLC and MLW between 1919 and 1948. The most noticeable difference in appearance came with the introduction of semi-streamlinied engines as in other classes that distinguished CPR power. 5405 was the first such P2 built July 1940 by Montreal Locomorive Works. These P2 class 2-8-2's were very capable and used across most of the system in freight and passenger service. CLC and MLW would continue building these engines until MLW turned out 5473 in October 1948.

P2f 5394 23" x 32" cy. 63" drv. 250 lbs. 57,100 t.e. 16 tons 10,000 gals.MLW #67639 Oct.1928.
Montreal July 14,1959 Howard W. Ameling/Bud Laws Collection

P2f 5429 (same specs as 5394 above, greatly different appearance!) CLC #2034 July 1943
Displaying signals for a following section, backing to its train in Broadview, SK October 15, 1953