Comments on: Part 1/3 – After posting Part 1> where a lively discussion ensued, I figure during our times of extreme warmth I’ll cool everyone off with some January winter action. So pictured we have 246 (236?) grinding up the hill on what Mr. Ron Bowman calls Angel’s Rest – the steepest part of the grade and 236 is on their knees. They were doing about 1 mile per hour, and this all black locomotive was coming toward me while train 237 had just cleared the junction and was coming behind me.I was able to take the time to capture a photo that shows off the “Steepest part of the grade”. Speaking of which, has everyone gone digging to find Mr. Ron Bowman’s notes he adds to many photos? If you click someone’s profile it will show you how many comments were made, and Mr. Bowman has graced us with his railroading memories for quite a long time now with over 700 comments, along with many many others. Thank you to all who continue adding to our discussions – it’s not just about the photos, it’s about the memories and history too.On that note I want to make an addition that shows comments folks have left to help bring the discussions forward, but for now, i’ll direct folks to use google such as the following query RonaldB site:railpictures.ca to help you find them.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:44:56 +0000

Change the letters around and it’d be a perfect “PC” unit.

Isaac Bryson — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:35:49 +0000

Ah yes, the first unit to fall victim to the Carlin coal sprayer

applegathc — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:35:37 +0000

Oh I actually like this. Blackface in the snow.

Todd Steinman — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:50:17 +0000

Great photo Stephen, perhaps the ‘black sheep of the CP fleet??