A Locomotive fit for a King and Queen - Royal Hudson

The Hudson Type 4-6-4* locomotive was introduced byCanadian Pacific in 1929 and its distinctive semi-streamline design was developed during its first decade of service.

Hudsons were capable of hauling freight as well as passengers and locomotive2850 was chosen to transport King George VI and Queen Elizabeth from Quebec City to Vancouver during their royal visit of 1939.The engine was fitted with a stainless steel boiler jacket and was painted in silver and royal blue. Royal crests were mounted on the front and tender sides while royal crowns appeared on the side running boards.

Locomotive 2850 set a North American record by completing the 4,921 km (3,061 mi) tour on its own. When it returned to regular service, the royal crowns were maintained on its running boards. In fact, allHudson 4-6-4 semi-streamlined locomotives were fitted with royal crowns in tribute to the locomotive's outstanding service.

*These numbers designate the wheel configuration; in this case four leading wheels, six driving wheels and four trailing wheels.

This coin is the first issue of the Canadian Locomotives collection.
The first coin of the series, released in 2008,depicts the Royal Hudson.
The second coin of the series, released in 2009, depicts the Jubilee.
The third coin of the series, released in 2010, depicts the Selkirk.
The fourth and the last coin of the series, released in 2011, depicts the D-10.

CANADIAN LOCOMOTIVES - ROYAL HUDSON - 2008 CANADIAN COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 17- MEANS OF TRANSPORT and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.