Further to the tender.
Two shots I took of it at the BCRail steam shop in the 90's.
A standard CPR 12,000 gal. tender. (That's 14,412 US gal.)
As used by many of CP's larger loco's.
Yes, off #3100, when that engine was converted to an oil burner.
Then used behind the "big hook" at Vancouver's Drake St. roundhouse for many years.
Was then acquired by Bob Swanson, to extend the operating range of the Royal Hudson, then being returned to service.
Used for a number of years behind 2860, as a canteen car #2860B. Had couplers installed at both ends.
Did some cross-Canada trips, and even down to San Francisco for BC Government tourism promotions.
When no longer required for the BCR steam operation, was gifted to Cranbrook.
Was in usable, but tired condition.
BTW, the Big Hook still survives at WCRA museum at Squamish BC.
Hope it finds a good home. Would be interesting to see it re-united at Squamish.
Thanks to Al Broadfoot for the backstory.
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