Canadian Pacific 3716 is a class "N-2-b" 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type steam locomotive, owned and operated by the Kettle Valley Steam Railway in British Columbia, Canada.[1]
No. 3716 was built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in 1912 as a N-2-b class locomotive, it was originally numbered as No. 3916, but would later be renumbered again to No. 3716.[1][2][3][1]
In 1929, the locomotive was rebuilt and converted to burn oil.[1] The engine was retired in 1966 and was sent to be scrapped at Port Coquitlam before it was saved.[1] the locomotive need some repairs and was restored to operating condition in 1975.[1]
After working alongside CP 2860, BC Rail's passenger excursion service was shut down in April 2001.[1] In 2003, the locomotive was sold to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway and placed into service on May 22, 2005, it was also given the nickname "The Spirit Of Summerland".[1] As of 2024[update], the locomotive continues operating.[1]
CP 3716 in May 1986.
Kettle Valley steam train at Troat Creek Bridge 2011.
Steam engine No. 3716 at Kettle Valley Steam Railway 2011.
Kettle Valley Railroad-panoramio
No. 3716 at Canyon View
