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Canadian National Railways
Mountain 4-8-2

U-1-b 6016 waiting for signal at Turcot West running light
to Turcot. November 10/57 Bob Krone
Cyl. 26" x 30" Drv. 73" Press. 210 lbs. t.e. 50% CLC
#1744 6/24

U-1-f 6069 Cyl. 24" x 30" Drv. 73" Press.
260lbs. t.e. 52% MLW #72766 11/44
Niagara Falls April 2,1958 Bud Laws
Note: This engine is displayed in Sarnia. Sister 6060 became famous
in steam excursion service and remains in use.
Newer version of the 4-8-2 wheel arrangement came with some streamlining
including a nose cone that gave these engines their nickname "Bullet
nose Betty". Cap stack and Vanderbilt tender added to their pleasing
appearance.
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