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Canadian National class K-5-a
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderMontreal Locomotive Works (MLW)
Serial number68394-68396, 68540-68541
Build date1930
Total produced5
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-8-4
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Valve gearBaker
Career
OperatorsCanadian National Railway (CN)
ClassK-5-a
Numbers5700-5704
DispositionTwo preserved, three scrapped

The Canadian National class K-5-a was a class of five steam locomotives built by the Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) for the Canadian National Railway.

Preservation

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Out of the five locomotives built, only two locomotives are in preservation:

There was a plan to preserve the first member of the class, no. 5700, but due to issues with communication, 5700 was scrapped.

References

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