This is an interesting Montreal Locomotive Works built S4 according to a rather lengthy note on the back of the photo. "Canadian National MLW S4 #8078, one of two of class MS-10h and the sole class of MLW switchers except MS-10R (S-13) equip (sic) with folder step on both ends 8078 normaly work at Longue Point Yard Que. Photographed at Montreal yard, 11-17-74. 8078 represents a special phase of S4 hood, loverless, with hood filters, and front sandfills. Only seen on late CN S4's (E1540B) #8036-79, 8163-95." Jacque Belanger photo |