Home Page | Top | Bottom |

CNR 6060 Bullet Nose Betty Bibliography

This is the text about the items in ../6060.htm.

Contents

• Books About CNR 6060
• Magazine Articles About CNR 6060
• Letters About CNR 6060
• Videos About CNR 6060
• Photos Of CNR 6060
• Drawings and Paintings Of CNR 6060
• Models Of CNR 6060

Books

• "Canadian Railways: Canadian National Railways (CN)"
  in "The Encyclopedia of TRAINS & Locomotives"
  by C. J. Riley
  ( Metrobooks, 1994, 2000)
  ( Michael Friedman Publishing Group, Inc., New York)

  [Page 62:
  "Likewise, with a crossing of the Rockies that was easier than CP's, the motive power is also straightforward. ... No 6060, a semistreamlined 4-8-2 called Bullet Nosed Betty, earned fame as the last Canadian National steam locomotive when it ran in excursion service from Toronto to Niagara Falls in the 1970s."]

Magazine Articles

• "Historic station re-opened"
  in "Prototype Report"
  in Canadian Railway Modeller January 2002 train 11 track 22.

  [News item:
  "The former Grand Trunk Pacific railway station in Jasper, Alberta was re-opened in October, following restoration work by Parks Canada. To commemorate the event, a special passenger train was pulled by the Rocky Mountain Rail Society's steam locomotive 6060 and ex-CN 9000, the railway's first road diesel."]

• "New Products"
  in Canadian Railway Modeller January 2002 train 11 track 3 page 10.

  [Press release:
  "INTERNATIONAL HOBBY CORPORATION, Philadelphia, PA announces the release of an HO scale 8-car set of their Premium Series Heavyweight Passenger Cars decorated for the CNR in their green and gold colour scheme - a perfect set to pull behind your PC Bullet-Nosed Express CNR 6060 President's Choice locomotive! The set includes a baggage-express, combination, mail express, dinner, day coach, sleepers Fort Elgin and Toronto and the business car Fort Pitt. It's suggested retail price is $127.84 US and is available at your local hobby shop."]

Letters

• Letter by Mario G. Daigle, Laval, QC
  in "Letters to the Editor"
  in Canadian Railway Modeller January 2002 train 11 track 3 page 8.

  [Letter:
  ... "I can't wait to check out CN's 6060 Bullet-Nosed Express that's mentioned in the ad on the inside cover" [of Train 11 Track 1] ...]

• Letter by Gordon Hall, BC, by email
  in "Letters to the Editor"
  in Canadian Railway Modeller March 2002 train 11 track 4 page 9.

  [Letter:
  "Good to see your support of the President's Choice train set again this year. I purchased a set of IHC CNR heavyweight passenger cars to run behind the engine and, along with the express and reefer cars that came with the set, it makes a very nice, long passenger train!" ...]

Videos

• "Canadian Steam 1958"
  by Maynard Laing
  ( GS Video Productions, late 1990s?)

  [Review in:
  "TV Trains Review" by CRM Staff in Canadian Railway Modeller October/November 2002 train 12 track 1:
  "... the action switches to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba ... Notably, CNR 6060 - the famed Bullett Nose Betty - is seen in this clip. ..."]

• "Rocky Mountain Steam Power"
  by ?
  (?, 1988/9?)
  100 minutes

  [ Video Classics ad:
  [photo of 6060]
  "4-8-2 4-6-4 2-8-0
  5 Days of Doubleheaded Steam Action
  An incredible 5 day adventure beneath the snow-capped peaks of Canada's magnificent Rocky Mountains. Includes lift, swing, timber and trestle bridges, CN crane rerailing derailed coach in downpour, double runby at BCR's longest, highest trestle at Deep Creek, rerailing Hudson and Vanderbilt at Kamloops, exceptional high speed pacing, engine repairs on the mainline, and sunlit engine closeups at Jasper. Taped in October, 1988. Vancouver - Prince George - Lillooet.
  6060 - 2860 - 3716
  ... (1 hr.ea., $29.95 ea.) Free catalogs with reviews, viewer comments.".]

• "Alberta Jubilee Train"
  in "Canadian Railway Scenes" 2000 calendar, cover and October
  Colour photo by Adolf & Okan Hungry Wolf
  ( Canadian Caboose Press, 1999)

  [Caption:
  "ALBERTA JUBILEE TRAIN: It's been 20 years since Canadian National's famous "Bullet-Nose Betty" 4-8-2 No. 6060 gave up hauling tourists between Toronto and Niagara Falls. Sent back to its long-time home of Alberta, the engine helped celebrate the province's birthday with this "Jubilee Express," seen crossing the North Saskatchewan River on its way from Edmonton to Calgary in the Fall of 1980. The colourful consist includes a string of CP commuter coaches brought out from Montreal, trailed by private cars from the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association."]

• "Two Old-Timers of Jasper Park"
  Colour postcard
  ( Harry Rowed, O'Neill and Assoc. Ltd., ?)

  [Caption:
  "TWO OLD-TIMERS OF JASPER PARK are "Old Man Mountain" and this steam locomotive. Rock strata on the reclining Roche Bon Homme dates back many centuries. Steam locomotives, like this one now honourably retired at Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, have given way to diesels, but played an important role in the development of Canada."]

Drawings and Paintings

• "CANADIAN NATIONAL'S "Bullet-Nose Betties""
  in Model Railroader June 1954 pages 38-40
  Drawn especially for Model Railroader Magazine by
  Russ A. McElroy
  Scale: 3/16" = 1'0"

  ["In 1944 the Montreal Locomotive Works delivered 20 4-8-2's to the Canadian National Rys. The locos, numbered 6060 to 6079, had as much streamstyling as wartime metals conservation would allow: deep-skirted front steps and walkway, rounded domes and typically Canadian rounded-off vestibule cabs, and a conical bullet-shaped smokebox front from which they got their nickname, Bullet-Nose Betties. Designated class U-1f, they were designed for and are still doing fast passenger service. A model of this loco would be pretty much a scratch-building job. Drivers, enginbe and trailing trucks, air pump, generator, valve mechanism and pilot are available commercially. The frame and superstructure would have to be built. In HO, a Varney Northern frame would be just about right.
  The CN Class U-1f Mountain is equipped with this Vanderbilt-type coal tender. Its short, stubby dimensions are somewhat different from most American tenders and, therefore, unlike any Vanderbilt tender kits. However, it could be built using a wood base and a shim metal or card stock rivet overlay. Trucks and incidental hardware are available commercially. The loco is painted as follows: Superstructure, chassis and backhead are black; cab, running board skirts and cab interior are green; lettering and striping are gold; and the numbers on the running board skirts are natural brass. The tender is black with gold lettering outlined in black on a red background."]

• President's Choice 6060 Bullet-Nosed Express
  Mountain Class 4-8-2 Classe Montagnarde
  Limited Collector's Edition #8

  [Front of box, with large photo:
  "President's Choice PC Le Choix du President _R
  6060
  Bullet-Nosed Express
  Mountain Class 4-8-2 Classe Montagnarde TM/MC
  Canadian National Railways [in maple leaf logo]
  HO SCALE MODEL ELECTRIC TRAIN SET ENSEMBLE DE TRAIN ELECTRIQUE A L'ECHELLE HO
  NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE.
  ACCESSORIES NOT INCLUDED.
  NON RECOMMANDE POUR ENFANTS DE MOINS DE 8 ANS.
  CSA [logo]
  Custom locomotive and rolling stock featured on back panel.
  La locomotive et les wagons sont exposes a l'endos de la boite."]

  [Front edge of box, with small photo:
  "6060 Bullet-Nosed Express
  Mountain Class 4-8-2 Classe Montagnarde TM/MC
  Limited COLLECTOR'S EDITION #8 - EDITION LIMITEE POUR COLLECTIONNEURS No 8

  [Back edge of box:
  "6060
  BULLET-NOSED EXPRESS TM/MC MOUNTAIN CLASS 4-8-2 CLASSE MONTAGNARDE
  Limited COLLECTOR'S EDITION #8 - EDITION LIMITEE POUR COLLECTIONNEURS No 8

  INCLUDES:

  • Uniquely designed collector's quality 4-8-2 U1-F Semi-Streamlined Mountain Class steam locomotive with functioning headlight
  • 1 tender car with power pickup and automatic backup light
  • 1 express refrigerator car
  • 1 express boxcar
  • 1 hopper car (coal not included)
  • 1 single-dome tanker car
  • 1 caboose with specialty collector's graphics
  • Quality brass track for oval layout
  • Track layout instructions
  • CSA-approved power pack with connecting wires
  • Assembly and operating instructions
  • Limited Warranty

  Compatible with all popular HO brands, including all President's ChoiceR train sets. Authentic period-sized cares are to scale.

  OVAL TRACK LAYOUT INCLUDES:

  • 1 curved 46 cm (18 in) radius terminal brass rerailer
  • 11 curved sections of 46 cm (18 in) radius brass track with rail joiners
  • 12 straight sections of 23 cm (9 in) brass track with rail joiners
  • 10 extra brass rail joiners
  • 26 track snap locks
  • Spare couplers and track snap locks

  L'ENSEMBLE COMPREND:

  • Locomotive a vapeur 4-8-2, U1-F <> de classe montagnardw a concept unique pour collectionneurs avec phare avant fonctionnel
  • 1 wagon-tender a alimentation electrique et a feu arriere automatique
  • 1 wagon express frigorifique
  • 1 wagon express couvert
  • 1 wagon-tremie (charbon non compris)
  • 1 wagon-citerne a dome unique
  • 1 fourgon a graphismes concus pour la Serie pour collectionneurs
  • Voie ferree en latton de qualite superieure pour amenagement ovale
  • Instructions pour l'amenagement de la voie ferree
  • Bloc d'alimentation et fils de raccord approuves par la CSA
  • Instructions d'assemblage et mode d'emploi
  • Garantie limitee

    Compatible avec toutes mqrques populaires HO, y compris tous les ensembles de train electriques Le Choix du PresidentR. Les wagons authentiques d'epoche sont a l'echelle.

    LA VOIE FERREE OVALE COMPREND:

    • 1 enrailleur courbe de 46 cm (18 po), en laiton
    • 11 segments de rail courbes de 46 cm (18 po) en laiton avec raccords
    • 12 segments de rail droits de 23 cm (9 po) en laiton avec raccords
    • 10 raccords supplementaires
    • 26 verrous d'accrochage pour rail
    • Fixations et verrous d'accrochage supplementaires
      ]

      [Ends of box:
      "6060 MOUNTAIN CLASS 4-8-2 CLASSE MONTAGNARDE
      BULLET-NOSED EXPRESS TM/MC
      Limited COLLECTOR'S EDITION #8 - EDITION LIMITEE POUR COLLECTIONNEURS No 8"
      UPC 0 60383 69152 3]

      [Back of box, with locomotive and cars visible:
      "President's Choice PC Le Choix du President _R
      Canadian National Railways [in maple leaf logo] 6060 Bullet-Nosed Express TM/MC Mountain Class 4-8-2 Classe Montagnarde Canadian National Railways [in maple leaf logo]

      In 1944, in response to the evergrowing wartime need for more efficient rail transportation, Canadian National launched its new, lighter, faster and more versatile version of the 4-8-2 steam locomotive, the 6060 series U1-F class. Equipped with its characteristic side valences painted in green, gold and black and distinguishable by the bullet nose of its smoke box front, the 6060 became affectionately known as the "Bullet-Nosed Betty".
      Although primarily designed for passenger service, the skillfully balanced 6060 was not only capable of reaching speeds of 75 miles per hour but it did so ithout sacrificing its workhorse ability to haul long freight trains, a task which it frequently had to carry out. Over time, however, the 6060 became known as a premier passenger locomotive as it took over the more prestigious runs the "Continental Limited" (running between Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver) and the "International Limited" (running between Montreal, Toronto and Chicago).
      As steam locomotives were being replaced by the new generation of diesels, the "Bullet-Nosed Betty" was retired after 16 years of dependable service. For most steam locomotives, the advent of the diesel marked the end of the line. But not for the 6060!
      Although retired from active duty and put on display in Jasper, Alberta in 1962, the "Bullet-Nosed Betty" was yet again called upon to serve in 1972, this time for steam aficionado excursions. In 1980, CN retired the 6060 and offered the locomotive as a gift to the people of Alberta to commemorate their province's 75th anniversary. After a second shortlived retirement, the 6060, known from then on as the "Spirit of Alberta", was once more restored to full operating condition. To this day, this timeless locomotive lives on, bridging the gap between the past and the present.
      We are proud to commemorate such a phenomonal part of Canadian rail history with our limited collector's edition Bullet-Nosed ExpressTM train set. Our faithfully repreoduced locomotive is compatible with all HO scale model electric train sets, including our entire President's ChoiceR Collector's Series.

      Attributes:

      • Engine weight: 353 g (12.4 ounces)
      • Power pickup from locomotive and tender car
      • Operating locomotive headlight and automatic backup light on tender car
      • Heavy duty can motor
      • Coated brass flywheel
      • Helical matched gears
      • Intricately matched smooth running gear transmission
      • Functional nickel-plated coined brass driving rods
      • Metal boiler hand railings
      • Metal coupler lift bar on loco pilot deck and rear of tender car
      • 24 karat gold-plated swivel bell
      • Separate pilot deck apron molding
      • Separate running board skirt molding
      • White wall wheels
      • Authentically detailed, painted and lettered with unique collector's quality markings
      • Will operate on 46 cm (18 in) radius oval track layout

      En 1944, pour reponder a la demande croissante de transport ferroviaire plus efficace lors de la guerre, le Canadien National a lance son nouveau modele plus leger, plus rapide et plus polyvalent de sa locomotive a vapeur a configuration 4-8-2: la serie 6060 de la classe U1-F. Munie de ses valences vertes, dorees et noires et caracterisee par sa boite a fumee au nez affile wn <>, la 6060 est devenue usuellement connue sous le nom de <>.
      Bien que concue a priori pour le service passagers, la 6060 pouvait non seulement atteindre une vitesse de 75 milles a l'heure mais elle le faisant sans sacrifier sa puissance dont elle aurait besoin pour le service marchanduses lourdes; une tache qu'elle aurait a accomplir frequemment. A la longue cepandant, la 6060 est devennue une locomotive consacree aux passages sur les routes prestigieuses <> (Montreal - Toronto - Vancouver) et <> (Montreal - Toronto - Chicago).
      C'est apres 16 annees de service exceptionnel, et alors que l'on remplaicait les locomotives a vapeur par celles de la nouvelle generation diesel, que la <> a pris sa retraite. Pour la plupart des locomotives a vapeur, la venue du diesel symbolisait la fin d'une epoque; la fin du voyage. Mais non pour la 6060!
      Malgre la retraite de la <> et sa mise en exposition a Jasper en Alberta en 1962, on a encore en recours aux services de cette locomotive en 1972: cette foise-ci, pour des excursions pour les amateurs de locomotives a vapeur. Elle a encore une fois pris sa retraite en 1980, et c'est alors que la CN l'a offerte en cadeau aux citoyens de l'Alberta pour commemorer le 75e anniversaire de leur province. Adoptant des lors le nom de <> (L'Esprit de l'Alberta), la 6060 a ete de nouveau restauree a un etat de functionnement et c'est ainsi que sa seconde retrait a, elle aussi, ete de courte duree. Aujourd'hui, cette locomotive eternelle nous pernet non seulement de voir le passe dans toute sa glorie mais aussi d'y gouter.
      Nous sommes tres fiers de commemorer un tel phenomene de l'histoire ferroviaire canadienne en vous presentant notre ensemble le train electrique Bullet-Nosed ExpressMC, a edition limitee pour collectionneurs.
      Notre modele reduit est compatible avec toutes marques populaires HO, y compris tous les ensembles de trains electriqes Le Choix du PresidentR.

      Caracteristiques:

      • Poids de la locomotive: 353 g (12.4 oz)
      • Alimentation electrique fournie par la locomotive et le wagon-tender
      • Phare de locomotive fonctionnel et feu arriere automatique sur le wagon-tender
      • Moteur en bidon superpuissant
      • Volant-moteur plaque laiton
      • Engrenage helicoidal
      • Reansmission a engrenage a marche reguliere
      • Bielles directrices fonctionnelles en laiton plaques au nickel
      • Garde-fou metallique sur la chaudiere
      • Barre d'attelage metallique a l'avant de la locomotive et a l'arriere du wagon-tender
      • Cloche plaquee or 24 carats sur bras de pivot
      • Moulure sur la plate-forme du pilote de la locomotive
      • Moulure de jupe de tablier detachee
      • Roues a flancs blancs
      • Details authentiques, peinture et lettrage de qualite superieure pour collectionneurs
      • Fonctionne sur voie ferree ovale de 46 cm (18 po)
      ]

   Home Page | Top | Bottom |

  (C) Copyright Ian McIntosh 2001, 2002, 2003. You may copy for your own personal use. All other rights reserved.