Canadian National Railways 6060, Steam locomotive in Stettler, Canada

Canadian National Railways 6060 is a 4-8-2 Mountain-type steam locomotive based in Stettler, Alberta, as part of the Alberta Prairie Railway operation. It is displayed alongside other historical railway equipment and still runs on excursion trips during the operating season.

This locomotive was built in 1944 by the Montreal Locomotive Works and hauled passengers and freight for Canadian National Railways until 1959. After retirement, it passed through different hands before finding a permanent home in Stettler.

The U-1-f class earned the nickname "Bullet-Nosed Bettys" from the bullet-nose cone on its smokebox front. No. 6060 keeps the name "The Big Snort" and pulls Alberta Prairie Railway excursions out of Stettler. Passengers ride in vintage cars behind the locomotive on the prairie line.

The site is open during the operating season, so it is worth checking ahead before planning your visit. The Alberta prairie weather can change quickly, so dressing in layers is a good idea when riding or exploring outdoors.

The U-1-f class carried a bullet-nose cone on the smokebox door, earning the nickname "Bullet-Nosed Bettys". No. 6060 was the first of twenty such locomotives built by Montreal Locomotive Works in October 1944, and the class was the last new steam design built for Canadian National.