rns -------- VALENCIENNES TO CANAD oe Fo ayn Be : asad v ET ie om FE Fu al Photo (Copyright) Brituk Official Phote (1) The suards ' passing over the Hohenzollern Bridge at Cologne. H. R. H! of W ~@) the Prince ine spects a Canadian ma- § chine gun Battalion at } Valenciennes. (3) Tanks parked just outside Cologne. (4) dairy farming in Germany. Army These cows have been right through the ad- vance, having done the latter stages of the journey in motor lore ries. (5) in London Peace pare ada, French troops B +80 been loaned for the tour. Close View of Machinery of new C. P. R. Locomotive | i Possibly the most interesting fea- ture of the royal C.P.R. train car- rying the Prince of Wales through Canada is the lack of ostentation and display, which is in accordance with the express desire of iis Ma- y the King, that the Canadian of the Prince of Wales be car- ried out upon lines as democratic as possible. The aim of those respon- sible for the arrangements of the Prince's tour has been to achieve elegance, ¢fficiency, and withal sim- plicity. The C.P.R. has set in motion a combination of rolling stock that will compare favorably with any pas- senger accomodation on the contin- ent of America, and will surpass similar railway equipment of Eu- rope. His Royal Highness travels in Lord Shaughnessy's private car, which his lordship has placed at the disposal of the guest of the nation. This has been re-upholstered in Royal blue and gold, but is otherwise very much as it is when in regular use, In addition to the "Killarney" the train has a second private car, the "Cromarty," belonging to Com- mander J. K. L. Ross, which has al- The "Cromarty" is a splendid car, fin- ished in satinwood and fitted with every comfort imazinable. The re- mainder of the train consists of 'the compartment car "Empire," the din- ing car "Canada," two sleeping cars, the "Carnarvon" and the and the car "Chinook," wit. baggage cars at the head of train. The engine and several of the cars, notably the "Chinook," the compartment and baggage cars, have been completed for the occasion, but are specially interesting in that they are the first of a new series that have been adopted for the entire C.PR. system, and are equipped with everything that is medern in railway carriage building. At the close of the journey these cars will be drafted into the regular service, and then the Canadian public will enjoy the distinction of travelling in cars that "vill have been a portion visit the Prince of live on the train for 'months, making the "Killarney" his headquarters throughout the trip. The train is accordingly equipped with modern devices and conveniences, Nothing has been overlooked from the handle set at the royal bedside to regciate the temperature of the stateroom, which is ¢ standard applianze In Canadian Pacifie equipment to the telephone that brings him in teuch with all parts of the train. To those versed in engineering the chief interest will centre in the re- markably powerful engine that is to haul the nine heavy steel cars. In order to distinguish it from all other cars on the line, the "Killar- ney," bears the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales, having beneath it the inscription "Ich dien." ... A CP.R. PRINCELY TRAIN 2300 used to draw the Prince of Wales. of the car would delight the heart of any Canadian housewife, With steel walls finished in imitation mahoga« ny, a kitchenette, panry, icebox ser- vice counter, charcoal heater and chef's bedroom, have been fitted in- to limited space beyond the dining room. The stove rhay be tiny but it The first compartment is also de-| is complete, and an extra gas ring voted to observation, a comp-ct lit- tle room fitted with a lounge, easy chairs, a table and electric fans. On rainy days or in cold weather the passing scenery may be viewed more enjoyably through the large windows on either side, than from the- plat- form outside. A speed recorder adds interest to the constant enticement of the journey, while an air pressure gauge indicates the application = of the brakes by the engineer. Next» to the observation compart- ment comes a section devoted t. the Prince's secretary, after which one reaches the bedroom to be occupied by His Royal Highness in person. A rich simplicity characterizes this compartment, which is finished in white mahogany inlaid with a fine line of ebony outlining the panels. Built into the walls across the end is the bedstead, finished with little ornamentation in the white mahog- any of the room. Over the ved may be pulled a roller curtain to protect the occupant from the dust and draughts of the ventilptors in the ceil- ing. The door is a full length mirror and an oval glass is set above the minute dressing table, in which will be reflected the youthful count- enance of the heir to the British throne. The fittings of the dressing table and toilet are brass in bar- mony with the woodwork and a large receptacle is screwed into the wall to bold a capacious thermos bottle for hot or cold drinks during the night. Next to the royal bedroom is a second stateroom with two berths similar to the first assigned to the secretary. Then in a niche in the wall is a shower bath as inviting as white tiles and porcelain can make it. : The central portion of the car is devoted to the dining room which is tastefully decorated 'nm royal blue, Beneath the little extension table is a heavy pile carpet of blue, with six chairs upholstered in tapestry to match. The curtains and even the drawers of the sideboard carry out the color scheme, for the silver table service reposes between divisions of blue tapestry velvet. Between the sideboard and the window is a sec- retaire with pens and paper ready for many social notes that will be imposed upon the Prince and his secretary, Above it is a miniature bockease, just large emough for a few delightful volumes specially fur. nished and all by Canadian authors. The revelations of the remainder hangs on the wall ready for an emer- gency. The members of the Prince's im- mediate suite will occupy the "Killar~, ney" and dine with him in the ex- clusive dining room laid for six, Six more can be accommodated in the "Cromarty", a special car is pro- vided for the remainder of the party. The main diner is a pleasant place where tables for four and tables for two are placed in the win- dows down each side of the car. The rich brown tones of the Cuban ma- hogany walls and ceiling combined with' the green hangings and uphol- stery, and accentuated with inlaid lines of satinwood, are soothing to the eye. The diner will accommodate thirty persons at a sitting. The "2300", the pride of the bulld-* ers of the Angus Shops, has been spe- cially designed by W. H. Winter rowd, chief mechanical engineer of the C.P.R., who has combined in th.s powerful locomotive all that is mod-* ern and successful in engineering., The new machine is the first of a series of 16 engines just turned out' at the Angus Shops. With her number painted in gold leat and her ebony sides finished in the shiniest; of black enamel, the overpowering' effect of the "2300" is a!l the more noticeable !f by chance she comes alongside one of the early type loco! motives such as the "82," 'with her clumsy wooden cow-catcher, her shrunken boiler, tall smoke stack and enormous whistle. Since the days when the "32" first hauled her load of light wooden chrs railway builders have fashioned engines capable of drawing the heavy steel cars commonly used in America today. Although the "2300" according to the test made out in Outremont, can haul eighteen pas« senger ¢ rs at full speed w ease, the "$2" would be taxed to the 1t- most to transport two cars. modern locomotive weighs 480.000 pounds, and carries a tractive effort of 42.000 Ibs. The great tank of to day has a capecity of 2.000 gallons, while that of the past generation bas only 2500. Yet it is interesting to note that the height of the smoke stack and the 'width of the engine are practically the same today as they were 36 years ago. Another interesting point in connection with the mammoth engine and tender is the fact that the whole under frame of the tender was cast at one time, a feat which is rarely attempte/