Via Rail getting 14-21 more locos

[BC Rail King]

Via Rail Canada will be getting bids from comapnies shortly for 14-21 new locomotives. The 2 main candidates will most like be the P42, and F59PH. The new locomotives will replace the 7 remaining LRC locomotives, and 7 remaining F7s in active service. There is even the possibility of a few F40PH-2 locomotives being replaced. The new locomotives would be mainly in corridor service-however some will probably make it west once or twice. What will happen to the Fs and LRCs is not known as of yet.

Happy Railroading!

Dane N. http://www.trainboard.com/wink.gif

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[Alan]

You still have F7's in service? WOW! What areas and services do they run? I had assumed they were long gone http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

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[BannonVIA]

Um, we aint got any F7's, I believe I've asked you before where you get your information from, I think you better check with somebody from the company before you just write what you hear....Alot of that info isnt true.

Bannon C. Woods Jr
Operational Safety & Regulatory Affairs.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.

[NSBrakeman]

Does anyone from Canada or who is a fan of Canadian passenger trains know what kinds of locomotives and equipment are used on the Polar Bear Express, run by the Ontario Northland Railroad? I was on that train once, and I've never heard about it ever since. Is it still running? The unique thing about it that I remember is that it was a few passenger cars and a baggage car tacked on to the end of a freight train. Any information would be helpful. Thanks!

Dave

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NS "We need more SD40s!!!" Brakeman

[BC Rail King]

Via has F9s, woops.


They do have a contract out for 14-21 locos, and there are a few F40s that aren't in all that great shape. Also, I beleive there is one at Alstom being repaired/rebuilt?

and by 7 LRCs left, I meant in ACTIVE service

dane


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[This message has been edited by BC Rail King (edited 18 October 2000).]