Medicine Hat in Cypress County, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

Canadian Pacific Railway

Locomotives 1418 & 1424

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

1. Canadian Pacific Railway Marker

Inscription. Presented to the citizens of Medicine Hat by Canadian Pacific this sixth day of July, 1985 A.D.

The two Canadian Pacific locomotives (Units 1418 and 1424) are typical of the locomotives put in service by Canadian Pacific in the 1950’s. These units, built in London, Ontario, were retired after having travelled more than seven million miles.

Erected 1985 by Canadian Pacific, City of Medicine Hat.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1985.

Location. 50° 2.547′ N, 110° 40.546′ W. Marker is in Medicine Hat, Alberta, in Cypress County. Marker is at the intersection of First Street (National Highway 41) and 6th Ave. SE, on the left when traveling east on First Street. marker is in Riverside Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 1st Street SE, Medicine Hat AB T1A 2V1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Medicine Hat Sherman Tank (a few steps from this marker); Historical Reflections (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Canadian Society of Medicine Hat and District (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicine Hat Flood Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medicine Hat WW I 1914 - 1918 Veterans Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Medicine Hat Veterans Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Central Motors, Empress Theater, Medicine Hat News (about 150 meters away); Finlay Bridge (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medicine Hat.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

2. Canadian Pacific Railway Marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 21, 2022

3. Canadian Pacific Railway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.