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Rotary C in the Rockies
File No
CPRK 011
Title
Rotary C in the Rockies
Date Photographed
circa 1889
Area taken
Rogers Pass, BC
Area taken (specific)
CP Mailine
Restrictions
publications
Collection info
Gill Coll
Artifact info
copy
Condition of original
Good
Photographer
Truman and Caple
Owner
OATS
Donor
Gill Family
Description
A nice view of the crew posing on top of large steam rotary plow. First rotary was tested in the Selkirks November 1888. CPR acquired 6 of this design. Coal tenders of both loco and plow were enclosed to prevent snow from covering coal.
Credits
Glenbow Archives #HA-2216-5
Image
CPRK 011.jpg