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Engine 1095, Kingston
Engine 1095, tracing its roots back to 1913, stands as a tangible link to Kingston's industrial past, embodying the legacy of the Canadian Locomotive Company Ltd. (CLC) once situated on the city's waterfront. Initially deployed in Winnipeg and later in Southern Ontario, the locomotive concluded its service in Montreal in 1960. As a relic of 19th-century technology and industry, the preservation of Engine 1095 signifies a crucial era in Kingston and Canadian history, spotlighting the city's role as a significant industrial and political hub.
Restored to its former glory in 2013, exactly a century after its initial construction, Engine 1095 owes its revival to the dedication of 'The 1095 Restoration Volunteer Group.' Originating in 2007, this group presented their findings and concerns about the locomotive's deteriorating condition to Kingston City Council. The survey included an overall assessment of the locomotive, advocating for its restoration and proposing a viable course of action. City staff, following subsequent research, prompted City Council to greenlight the restoration initiative in 2011, culminating in the completion of the project in 2013, aligning with the locomotive's centenary.
Restored to its former glory in 2013, exactly a century after its initial construction, Engine 1095 owes its revival to the dedication of 'The 1095 Restoration Volunteer Group.' Originating in 2007, this group presented their findings and concerns about the locomotive's deteriorating condition to Kingston City Council. The survey included an overall assessment of the locomotive, advocating for its restoration and proposing a viable course of action. City staff, following subsequent research, prompted City Council to greenlight the restoration initiative in 2011, culminating in the completion of the project in 2013, aligning with the locomotive's centenary.
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Engine 1095 on Map
Sight Name: Engine 1095
Sight Location: Kingston, Canada (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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Sight Location: Kingston, Canada (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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