Locomotive #30 was built in 1922. Brought to Pine Falls by Edgar Vincent in 1954, it functioned until 1963, the last steam engine operating daily in western Canada. The locomotive stands as a stoic reminder of the Pine Falls Paper Mill. In 2017, it was restored to its original condition to honour local history as part of the Canada 150 festivities.
Steam Locomotive No. 30 in front of the Pine Falls Paper Mill (June 1985)
Source: George Penner
Steam Locomotive No. 30 near the former Pine Falls Paper Mill (November 2017)
Source: George Penner
Steam Locomotive No. 30 near the former Pine Falls Paper Mill (October 2020)
Source: George Penner
Steam Locomotive No. 30 near the former Pine Falls Paper Mill (June 2023)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Steam Locomotive No. 30 commemorative plaque (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Steam Locomotive No. 30 commemorative plaque (June 2023)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.56681, W96.22391
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Pine Falls Paper Mill (Powerview-Pine Falls)
We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 11 September 2023
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