Canadian National: Mechanical Department Diesel Unit Data Books
Name/Title
Canadian National: Mechanical Department Diesel Unit Data BooksEntry/Object ID
2014.41.01Description
Booklet, diesel unit data book published by the Mechanical Department of Canadian National to showcase all information on their diesel units. Each sheet includes the following information for each respective unit: class, numbers, weight: light, loaded, total, Builder, order number, model number, date built, capacities: engine cooling water, lubricating oil, fuel oil, sand storage, steam gen. water, Wheels: type and class, Journals: type and size, Operating features: max speed, gear ratio, T. E. starting, T. E. continuous, Oper. curve alone, Trucks, steam generator, air compressor, cooling fans, air brake, electrical equipment: traction motors, T. M. blower motors, main generator, auxiliary gen: type and no., alternator: type and no., M. U. control, dynamic brake. Distinguishing Features: noneContext
Original document published by Canadian National's Mechanical Department for the purpose of providing all the information necessary pertaining to diesel units. Canadian National was created following the end of the First World War, by combining five lines which were financially troubled. It soon became the largest railway in the country. Canadian National Railways was founded in 1919 as a combination of several railways that had become bankrupt and were being ran by the Canadian Government Railways, its primary service was freight but also operated passenger service until 1978 until it was absorbed by VIA rail. The Canadian National Railways was created by the Government of Canada as a means to fund the failing railway corporations including: Intercolonial Railway of Canada, National Transcontinental Railway, Prince Edward Island Railway, and Hudson's Bay Railway.Collection
Library ArchiveCategory
Canadian National