A new road gives you a nice industrial background for a morning shot as CN 102 heads east to Walker Yard
the detector in foreground indicated a speed of 46 MPH
Pulling forward with the first string of cars she will move past the switch and back on to the second cut
After pulling forward she backed down onto the second string and now is bringing the train forward to do the brake check
Interior shows the necessities. A coffee pot and toilet paper.
Actually had the opportunity to get on board and walked down the passage inside the full body locomotive. They cannot work alone because you cannot see in reverse.
This is the last of the GMD1s trucked for light rail service. It was also the last active locomotive that was repainted from the green and gold scheme
This is the builders plate for a GP9 Slug, #238, rebuilt from CN 4578. Look closely and you can see the stamped date and specifications. Ideal photo for the rebuilder enthusiast
This inside cab shot is the last of series and this particular GMD1 is still trucked for light rail service.
This pair of old SD50Fs is an indication that A)..They don' wash the locos often and B they run them back to back because of poor reverse visibility
This mainstay MLW Alco switcher has served BC Rail for years. It is now in Alberta awaiting its new tasks for CN
BC Rail is in the shops. Given a whole new look to CN in Edmonton
This unit is hooked up with a slug and GMD1 for yard switching service. It has remote control capability
This Unit is undergoing an overhaul in the shops.
This Unit had its front end replaced with an SW1200RS nose following a winter snow plow accident that destroyed it's original front