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Steam Locomotive 2501


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Steam Locomotive 2501
Magnacca Research Centre, Daly House Museum, Brandon, Manitoba, 22-6-7.

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The first locomotives in Canada, as elsewhere, were steam-powered. These iron locomotives became larger and heavier over time and could pull increasing numbers of cars.


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