Englehart in Timiskaming District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Steam Locomotive No. 701
The Last to Run on ONR Tracks June 1957
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 3, 2022
1. Steam Locomotive No. 701 Marker
Built by Canadian Locomotive Company Kingston, Ontario May 1921 for the Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Rly. Type 4-6-2 (Pacific) locomotive for passenger service.
Tractive Force (36,600 + 9,920 booster) 46,520 lbs.
Cylinders, diameter and stroke 23 in. X 28 in.
Drivers, diameter 69 in.
Weight on Drivers 156,080 lbs.
Weight on front truck 47,350 lbs.
Weight on trailing truck 47,070 lbs.
Total weight of engine loaded 250,500 lbs.
Total weight of tender loaded 154,100 lbs.
Total weight of engine 404,600 lbs.
Driving wheelbase 12 ft. 2 in.
Total engine wheel base 32 ft. 6 in.
Fuel soft coal
Grate area 50.2 sq. ft.
Steam pressure 200 p.s.i.
Evaporative heating service 2,855 sq. ft.
Evaporative heating surface superheater 694 sq. ft.
Tender capacity 6,500 imp. gal. water 12 ton coal
This locomotive was donated to the town of Englehart by
the Ontario Northland Railway Commission in 1957
as a lasting memorial to the Age of Steam.
Restored to the original in 2012-2013
by the 701 Restoration Group
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1957.
Location. 47° 49.571′ N, 79° 52.312′
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The End of an Era (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Englehart / La fondation d'Englehart (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Earl (approx. 9.4 kilometers away); The Great Fire of 1922 (approx. 15.7 kilometers away).
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1. No. 701 Steam Engine - Victim of Progress. Excerpt:
The 701 is the last steam locomotive to make its regular run on the Ontario Northland Rails prior the introduction of diesel use in this area. Built at Kingston in 1921, this engine retired from service in July 1957. The engine, anchored beside the ONR Station, serves as a historical monument for the town. Steve " Mr. Steam" Bratina of Cambridge in collaboration with former rail roaders worked to restore the engine's cab. Over 400 hours surplus(Submitted on April 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)have been invested into restoration and maintenance.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 3, 20222. Steam Locomotive No. 701 MarkerThe marker is located beside the 701 tender.
2. 701 Steam Engine - ONR (YouTube video).
This video was created to bring awareness to the 701 Steam Engine based in Englehart, Ontario Canada. This video was created as a non-profit short-film for educational purposes only.(Submitted on April 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 3, 2022
3. Back of the 701 Tender
Looking west; the back of the marker is on the left side.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 3, 2022
4. Temiskaming & Northern Ontario 701 Locomotive & Tender
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 3, 2022
5. Temiskaming & Northern Ontario 701 Locomotive & Tender
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
