Canadian Pacific Locomotive Class H1e 4-6-4 Hudson

The Royal Hudsons, as the semi-streamlined 4-6-4 H1c,d,e came to be known as after their exemplary service during the 1939 Royal tour of Canada, shared an exterior styling with Jubilee and later selkirk class locomotives that came to personify the Canadian Pacific. This styling was introduced in on the hudsons built in 1937 and carried through to1940 in three separate batches in total 45 units were constructed. These locomotives all had 75" drivers. The locomotive included is CP 2860 a H1e built in 1940 the locomotive is depicted fitted as it was in 1950's. 2860 was sold to the province of British Columbia and was restored to main line service in 1975, The 2860 operated on the BCR and on excursions until 1999 and is currently at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park waiting for funds for restoration. Money from this package will go towards CP 2860's restoration fund. Locomotive: H1e Hudson series 2860 - 2864 Driver Diameter                  75" Cylinder Size                      22x30" Boiler Pressure                  275 psi Fuel                                     Coal, Oil Weight on drivers              194,000 Lbs.                 Total engine weight           360,000 Lbs. Drawbar Pull (TE)              45,300 Lbs. Booster TE                         12,000 Lbs. Length over all                    91' - 1.675" Tender Weight                                298,000 Lbs. Water capacity                  10,000 gal Fuel Capacity                    21 tons coal / 4100 gal Fo. Model and textures           John Fowlis