Canadian National 3377

Canadian National 3377 is a preserved class "S-1-d" 2-8-2 "Mikado" type steam locomotive currently on display at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania.[1]

Canadian National 3377
Canadian Pacific 3377 on static display at Steamtown, U.S.A. in Bellows Falls, Vermont in August 1970
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderCanadian Locomotive Company
Serial number1582
Build date1919
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-8-2
 • UIC1′D1′ h
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.63 in (1.600 m)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure180 lbf/in2 (1.24 MPa)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size27 in × 30 in (686 mm × 762 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effort53,115 lbf (236.27 kN)
Factor of adh.3.95
Career
OperatorsCanadian Government Railways
Canadian National Railway
ClassS-1-d
Numbers
  • CGR 2977
  • CN 3377
Retired1961
PreservedSeptember 1961 (revenue preservation)
Restored1981 (cosmetically)
Current ownerSteamtown National Historic Site
DispositionOn static display in poor mechanical condition, awaiting possible restoration, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania

History

Canadian National 3377 was built in 1919 by the Canadian Locomotive Company for the Canadian Government Railways where it was numbered 2977.[1] It was later renumbered to 3377 and would spent the rest of its career operating on the and Canadian National Railway.[1] It was eventually retired from revenue service in 1961.[1]

The locomotive was sold to the Edaville Railroad in September 1961, and then was later moved to Bellows Falls, Vermont and became part of the Steamtown, U.S.A. collection.[1]

No. 3377 was the target of copper thieves during her trip to Steamtown, it was never repaired and has been cannibalized for parts for Steamtown's operating Canadian National 2-8-2, No. 3254.[1]

As of 2022, the locomotive sits on static display south of the Steamtown shops. Steamtown has stated that No. 3377 will possibly be the next candidate for restoration to operating condition, once restoration of Boston and Maine 3713 is completed, due to sister engine 3254's rough shape.[2]

References
  1. "Steamtown NHS: Special History Study". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  2. Franz, Justin, Steamtown eyes the next restoration candidate, retrieved 2021-10-01
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