New streamlined, all welded snow plow, built at Moncton, NB, shops of Canadian National Rys, is described; designed to meet winter conditions in Maritime Provinces, it is largest and heaviest plow built for railroad use in Canada; length 36 ft 7 in.; height 14 ft; pneumatically operated flared wings have 16-ft spread; weight 72,100 lb.


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    Title :

    C.N.R. snow plough of new design


    Additional title:

    Can Transportation



    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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