GP40-2 question

[chessie]

I have heard that there are wide-nosed ex-CN GP40-2's on a small short line not to far from my house in North Carolina (USA). Has CN sold or leased them out? I will try and find a link to a picture.

Harold

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[chessie]

Here's a link (I hope it works) http://www.egroups.com/files/carolinarails/ACW%27s+new+power+from+TBRX..Ex-CN.jpg

They are sublettered "TBRX" (?)

Harold

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[chessie]

Here's a bigger & better shot: http://www.egroups.com/files/carolinarails/ACWTBRX9538.jpg

Harold

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[rsn48]

According to my son, they have been sold by CN and bought by a leasing company. If they had only be leased, he says they would still have the wet noodle logo on the nose. They have been sold to the Taylor Rail Group Inc.

This was a "reject" engine for CN, it was retired two years ago.

[Alan]

These were the first wide nose units I saw, on our first trip over 'the pond' in 1985. At first sight I did not like them, but they sort of grew on me - and now wide noses are the norm http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

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[chessie]

Thanks for the information! http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif These units sure look out of place on the short lines of N.C. http://www.trainboard.com/confused.gif

I think the wide nose cabs on the GP40-2's were definately ahead of their time!

Harold

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[Harron]

The "Canadian Cab" as it is called is applied to more than just the GP40-2 as well. Many EMD models they ordered had a wide nose, before they became fashionable in the US.

Guilford Transportation in New England has also purchased 20 of these GP40-2WLs to ease their power shortage. Unfortunately, they didn't rebuild them, so they are really worn-out locos (what else is new in Guilford country).

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[chessie]

You have got to admit, between the Canadian Cabs and the "Draper Taper", CN had some unique models! http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

Harold

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[Davecn5623]

I don't care for those units because they do not have dynamic brake . The units that I like to run are the SD70's and SD75I's .

5600-5800 .

[Chessie_SD50_8563]

Holy Crap!!! I think we have come accross our first engineer 70/75 fan!!! I'm not a engineer (would like to one day) but I also like the SD70/75 (railfan point of view)

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[Davecn5623]

LOL Chessie , my main reason being that is the bigger stonger units make train handling so much easier , power braking , dynamic braking , ect... Plus the SD 70/75 have whisper cabs . Quieter ride also http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

[Robin Matthysen]

It's great to have you with us Dave. The CN forum has been waiting for this

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[Davecn5623]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Robin Matthysen:
It's great to have you with us Dave. The CN forum has been waiting for this

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif Not too many people I work with are railfans . But I have met some railfans that know more about our motive power than I do http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif . I am trying my best to fit in Robin http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

[DaveCN5710]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by chessie:
I have heard that there are wide-nosed ex-CN GP40-2's on a small short line not to far from my house in North Carolina (USA). Has CN sold or leased them out? I will try and find a link to a picture.

Harold

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Harold Hodnett
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http://www.trainweb.org/ncrail/ <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually Harold here is what is going on .

These units are 2600 series...

The new Dash 9 - 44CW locomotives develop 4,400 horsepower and
will replace 56 3000-horsepower locomotives that have reached the
end of their service lives. They will be dedicated to main-line service
across the CN system.The new microprocessor-controlled
locomotives are equipped with the newly developed "Low Emission
Package," which will significantly lower air emission levels. The new
locomotives are also equipped with "comfort cabs", providing crews
with such amenities as ergonomic seats, toilet, refrigerator, and even
microwave oven.

With the addition of the 40 new locomotives, the average age of CN's
locomotive mainline fleet will be about 13 years - compared with close
to 18 years in 1995, when CN introduced its plan to upgrade its
locomotive fleet by replacing aging locomotives.


Thats why some older CN units are showing up at other locations .

[DaveCN5710]

cheesie , these are some CN GP40's that I know are retired . I talked to a guy from motive power and he gave me a sheet . They are the .......

CN 9401
CN 9403
CN 9408
CN 9412
CN 9414
CN 9422
CN 9428
CN 9429
CN 9432
CN 9434
CN 9435
CN 9436
CN 9438
CN 9446 (involved in washout with CN 5658 on 3-26-97
CN 9451
CN 9458
CN 9459
CN 9463
CN 9465
CN 9466
CN 9470
CN 9471
CN 9472
CN 9474
CN 9476
CN 9477
CN 9478
CN 9480
CN 9483
CN 9487
CN 9488
CN 9491
CN 9494
CN 9495
CN 9596
CN 9497
CN 9498
CN 9499 http://www.zing.com/picture/paf1afa8f3b37ab5896df57d4b539884f/fff185bc.jpg.orig.jpg
Some of these 9500's and 9600's are retired as well . I got those papers in my locker at work . That is me in Flint , MI on train #271 in July of 1997 coming out of the yard . That is a CN GP40 .

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[ 04 March 2001: Message edited by: Davecn5623 ]

[Harron]

Sure you didn't mean GP40? Reading the GF-430b, I seem to remember this means General Motors, Freight, 4 axle, 3000 HP. But you're then CN expert, and you were in the loco. Just curious!

[Chessie_SD50_8563]

This is from a old Diesel Era and May be out of date
CN 9400-9677 are GP40-2L (W)

they came in 7 orders
9400-9490 (Built 3/74-9/74)
9491-9530 (Built 9/74-11/74)
9531-9632 (Built 2/75-9/75)
9633-9667 (Built 3/76-5/76)
9668-9670 (Built 1/74 for GO transit)
9671-9673 (Built 11/74 for GO transit)
9674-9677 (Built 10/75 for GO transit)

[DaveCN5710]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Harron:
Sure you didn't mean GP40? Reading the GF-430b, I seem to remember this means General Motors, Freight, 4 axle, 3000 HP. But you're then CN expert, and you were in the loco. Just curious!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You are correct , that was a mistype , I'll fix it :D