Original Canadian Pacific Railway silkscreen 1936. This rare work of art is still in its original wooden frame. The locomotive – Chinook 3001 – was a streamlined 4-4-4 Jubilee F2A class locomotive, intended for high-speed passenger service between Calgary and Edmonton.\u00a0 The train went into service in 1936 and ran until 1954.\u00a0 While fast, the Jubilee locomotives could not pull heavy weight, and the 3001 was briefly relocated to a southern line during the war, as heavier locomotives were required for the passenger load during this time. More information on the Jubilee F2A class locomotives can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n Artwork by Norman Fraser, who rarely signed the work by his full name, and often not at all. However Fraser’s full name is visible in the bottom right of the image. Original wooden frame.<\/p>\n Sales and \u00a0restorations, appraisals and rentals.<\/p>\n Archer\u2019s Antiques specializes in restored North American Furnishings and Artifacts. From primitives of the 1700\u2019s to the late Arts & Crafts Era of the 1900\u2019s. A tradition since 1959. For more information please\u00a0contact me.<\/a><\/p>\n Do you enjoy antiques and heritage furniture? Check out The Craftsman House B&B on Airbnb, in Bragg Creek, Alberta.\u00a0 Stay in a restored 1912 Arts and Crafts home in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the gateway to Kananaskis Country, on Bragg Creek’s Historic Mile. A stunning retreat only 30 minutes from the Calgary city limits, and 45 minutes from the Calgary International Airport. Enjoy a vast network of trails for hiking, mountain biking or x-country skiing. Or explore around Bragg Creek’s quaint shops and restaurants, only a short walk away. The Craftsman House is only 50 mins from world class skiing in Canmore, 1hr to Banff National Park.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Original Canadian Pacific Railway silkscreen 1936. This rare work of art is still in its original wooden frame. The locomotive – Chinook 3001 – was a streamlined 4-4-4 Jubilee F2A class locomotive, intended for high-speed passenger service between Calgary and Edmonton.\u00a0 The train went into service in 1936 and ran until 1954.\u00a0 While fast, the Jubilee locomotives could not pull heavy weight, and the 3001 was briefly relocated to a southern line during the war, as heavier locomotives were required for the passenger load during this time. More information on the Jubilee F2A class locomotives can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n Artwork by Norman Fraser, who rarely signed the work by his full name, and often not at all. However Fraser’s full name is visible in the bottom right of the image. Original wooden frame.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7299,"template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[49,59,30,32],"product_tag":[91,88,83,86,90,87,92],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n