CN Railbus #45816  Contributor's Pick!       
Unusual looking crossover between a coach car, doodlebug, and bus spotted here in an open area in the Toronto yard. The original photo is attributed to Colin Menzies III collection as well as having been in the Pacific Western Rwy collection (operated by Union Lumber Co). Other than it being an oil-electric powered unit, not much background information could be found on this item. Thanks to Raymond Kennedy (see comment below) for providing new info - Built 11/1923 #15816, by National Steel Car Company. It was powered by a Sterling 6 cyclinder gass engine, contained 32 seats and was 54 feet long. Eventually scrapped in May of 1941.
Date: 6/1/1936 Location: Toronto, ON CA Country Flag   Map Show Toronto on a rail map Views: 586 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: CN 45816(Railbus)    Author:  Gary Everhart
CN Railbus #45816
Picture Categories: Roster,Passenger This picture is part of album:  CN RailBus #45816
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Name Type Comments Date
Fred Stuckmann General Cool old odd duck. 2/16/2015 6:36:11 AM
Rick Morgan General Agree with Fred- fascinating little guy. 2/16/2015 9:19:06 AM
Robert Farkas General Not the most attractive CN creation but definitely unique 2/16/2015 10:00:38 PM
Jerry LaBoda General The number is 15816. 2/17/2015 2:50:56 AM
Raymond Kennedy General 15816 built 11/1923 National Steel Car with Sterling 6 cyl gas engine. 54 feet 32 seats Scrapped 5/1941 5/21/2015 5:14:09 PM

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