Engine 1095: The Spirit of Sir John A.
YOUR OPINION
YOUR OPINION SURVEY
The online comment period has ended.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A public meeting to review proposed designs for the preservation of Engine 1095 was held April 15 at 7 p.m.
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See the 2007 report to Council on the volunteers' survey of Engine 1095.
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Information about the K&P Trail.
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Engine 1095, known as The Spirit of Sir John A. has been a favourite photo back-drop for tourists visiting Confederation Park for more than 40 years. It is a reminder that the Tourist Offices' was the K&P Railway station [Learn About the K&P Trail] for more than 75 years — and that Kingston was home for 114 years to the Canadian Locomotive Company. That company built more than 3000 steam, electric and diesel engines. The Spirit of Sir John A. was one of 25 such models built for the Canadian Pacific.
RESTORATION PROJECT
In recent years, a group of volunteers associated with the Canadian Railroad Historical Association, has taken a deep interest in restoring Engine 1095.
The three design concepts (below) for the proposed restoration were the subject of a public consultation that ended on April 30.
DESIGN CONCEPTS
Download a site plan for Design Concept #1.
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View an image of Design Concept #1.
Download a site plan for Design Concept #2.
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View an image of Design Concept #2.
Download a site plan for Design Concept #3.
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View an image of Design Concept #3.
For more information contact Gordon Robinson, Curator, at 1095@cityofkingston.ca, or 613-546-4291, ext. 1339.
