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R2 Class 2-10-0 Decapod

5750 one of two 2-10-0's (plus 5754) assigned to heavy transfer work between Parkdale and West Toronto.
John Street c.1951 Ted Mangnall CPR retired.

Only R2a subclass engine it was originally built as an 0-6-6-0 by CPR Oct.1909. Rebuilt 7/16 into a 2-10-0 as were the other 0-6-6-0's.
Cyl. 23 1/2" x 32" Drv. 58" Press. 200 lbs. 51,800 t.e. 12 tons and 5000 gals. tender capacity.

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