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Steam locomotive

MLW H1

Built by MLW

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1930–1940
65 units
Axle arrangement
2'C2' h2

Overview of the MLW H1

Discover the iconic H1 steam locomotive, a marvel of engineering from the Canadian Pacific Railway.

This powerful 4-6-4 Hudson type locomotive, specifically the CP H1e (Royal Hudson) variant, was built by MLW between 1930 and 1940.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the H1 was a workhorse for Canadian Pacific, known for its impressive performance and classic steam locomotive design.

MLW H1 technical specifications

Value
Built byMLW · 1930–194065 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C2' h2
Whyte notation4-6-4
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Operators of the MLW H1

Railway companies that have operated the H1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian Pacific RailwayCP H1e (Royal Hudson)Canada

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