CNR Mikado and GP9's headed out to the 30 mile tunnel last night to retrieve the Pacific and it's consist of passenger cars a total of 12 hours after RDC1 made its way to the site to retrieve the trains passengers.
Crews worked all night to get the Pacific out of the tunnel without damaging anything and keeping things in tact as much as possible. Once removed, CNR Mikado 2033 brought the CPR Pacific to the Nelson engine facility via flat car(s) to have the locomotive inspected.
Technicians are not hopeful of the CPR Pacific 1520 returning to steam anytime soon and is considering sending it to the scrappers based on a formal review.
18.5.08
A yard full of activity
Great Falls yard has been completed...and already it's full of activity!
Check out the pictures to see for yourself.
17.5.08
Tragedy in Great Falls
This week spelled tragedy for commuters from Great Falls to Nelson as CNR 3022 Pacific lost steam during the trek through the 30 mile tunnel leading out of Great Falls.
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