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Preserved 2-6-2 "Prairie" type steam locomotive
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MacMillan Bloedel & Powell River Ltd. No. 1077
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderMontreal Locomotive Works
Serial number65377
Build dateDecember 1923
Total produced1
Rebuild date1990-1992
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-6-2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.42 in (1.067 m)
Loco weight125,000 lb (57,000 kg)
Tender weight95,000 lb (43,000 kg)
Fuel typeOil
Boiler pressure180 psi (1.24 MPa)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size17 in × 24 in (430 mm × 610 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effort25,265 lbf (112.38 kN)
Career
NumbersC&S 1
VL&M Co. 7
MBPR 1077
Official nameHerb Hawkins
Retired1969 (revenue service)
Restored1985 (1st restoration)
1992 (2nd restoration)
Current ownerGovernment of British Columbia
DispositionOperational

MacMillan Bloedel & Powell River Ltd. No. 1077 is a 2-6-2 "Prairie" type steam locomotive built in December 1923. The engine was retired in 1969 and was restored in 1985,making it her first restoration. In 1986, the engine participated at SteamExpo 86 in Vancouver,British Columbia. In 1990, the engine had a major overhaul,making it the second time she had a restoration, and was completed on 1992. As of 2024, the locomotive is operational,after many test runs in 2023.

History

No. 1077 was built in December 1923. The engine was retired on 1969 and was restored for the first time in 1985,where she and CP 3716 appeared in The Journey of Natty Gann.

BCR 1077

In May 1986, the engine participated at SteamExpo 86 in Vancouver British Columbia along with V&T 22 Inyo, CP 374, CP 3, ERM&L Co. 1 Falk, Dunrobin (2nd), PL Co. 12, GW 51, AP 2, CN 1392, UP 4466, HL Co. Ltd. 1, QRR 2, Tom Thumb (1927 Replica), Best Friend of Charleston (1928 Replica), WFLCo. 91, John Bull (1939 Replica), CP 2860, CP 1201, CN 6060, John Molson (1970 Replica), and Stephenson's Rocket (1979 Replica). In 1990, the engine had a major overhaul,on which it was completed in 1992. In 2000, the locomotive appeared in Shanghai Noon. In 2023, the locomotive celebrated its 100th birthday. After many test runs in 2023, the locomotive became fully operational in 2024, planning on doing many more excursions.

Gallery

  • BCR 1077 BCR 1077

Appearances in media

References

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