Here are links to (HO models shown) photos of some of the new LL Canada N EMD SW-8/900 switchers. Note: You may need to cut and paste the full URL as the filestring is rather long. ===== Canadian National http://www.modeltrains.com/PICTURES/PICTURES%20-%20Non-brass-1/Proto/075000-099999/433-88751-2.jpg ===== CP Maroon and Gray http://www.modeltrains.com/PICTURES/PICTURES%20-%20Non-brass-1/Proto/075000-099999/433-88752-1.jpg ===== CP Rail Action Red http://www.modeltrains.com/PICTURES/PICTURES%20-%20Non-brass-1/Proto/075000-099999/433-88754-1.jpg ===== Algoma Central http://www.modeltrains.com/PICTURES/PICTURES%20-%20Non-brass-1/Proto/075000-099999/433-88757-2.jpg ===== Here is the full list of expected models Proto 2000 N Scale SW8/900 1st Release December 2002 delivery EMD SW8: 887500 CNR #8503 Black&yellow 887501 CNR #8517 Black&yellow 887502 CPR #6700 M&G Block 887503 CPR #6709 M&G Block 887504 CP Rail #6705 w/multi EMD SW900: 887505 CPR #6713 M&G Block 887506 CPR #6718 M&G Script 887507 Algoma Central #140 887508 GTW #7263 Black&yellow 887509 BC Hydro #901 Yellow 887510 Undec. SW8/900 ===== eNjoy
Cool! I assume that these are the same reliably smooth mechanisms that were used on prior SW9/1200 models? I have a real use for these, especially at a discounted price. Russ Hoffman Valley RR