... pulled the first passenger train to arrive in Vancouver on May 23,1887.
The poor old engine sat outdoors in a Kitsilano Beach parking lot for decades.
Kids, my brothers and I included, climbed all over it.
For the past 25 years or so it's had a sheltered home next to the original CP roundhouse in Yaletown.
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25 years since they covered her up?! Wow, where does the time go - I remember her well on the beach.
Love steam engines. Like your view of this one. WIll you post more?
Probably won't be any locos for a while. If you haven't seen SP 4449 you can check them out here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35698624@N07/sets/72157626886663639/
Your shots are getting more and more artistic Wayne! I love the angle/composition of this shot!
Wayne, thanks for the URL for pictures of engine SP 4449. That was a high point in steam design. Great colors.
I'm glad you enjoyed seeing them.
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