Canadian National, Eh?

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Originally posted by VOX:
Thanks Bill.... that's a nice looking unit.


superpower,

The first time I've seen a Canadian cab version of CN's SD40-2 modeled in O gauge. I like that unit... who made it?


Rick

The unit is made by Overland Models in brass. I wish one were available in plastic from Atlas or MTH. I've always liked that cab on the CN SD40-2.

superpower,


I thought it might be a brass model... I'd like to see MTH do a nice Premier version. There are quite a few models of CN's power, that I'd like to see done with the Canadian Cab.


Rick

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Originally posted by superpower:
Really nice discussion here guys. A lot of CN love being shown here. This has always been one of my favorite schemes and loco type.

Superpower,

Where did you get this picture from??? This shot just looks like one of my models. I have (along others) a very nice CNR SD40-2W #5299 this exact cab number. I know this is a very rare model, so I'm curious who has also one of these.

Best regards, Stefan

For the true CN fans...

General Motors Diesel(GMD)located in London Ontario, Canada, built, from 1975-1980, CN's version of the SD40-2... it was called a SD40-2W(the W stood for wide, i.e. wide- bodied).

The first Canadian Cab was designed with input from the railroad's(CN's) employees.

The first comfort cab arrived on a GMD GP38-2, CN 5560. The 5560 was the last locomotive in that order.

The first series of locomotives built with the comfort cab was CN's M420's, built by Montreal Locomotive Works(MLW) in 1973.


Some interesting facts re: safety -

Wide cabs have a reinforced front that is made up of 1/8th inch thick(3mm) armor steel, instead of sheet metal. There is, also, special reinforced vertical supports in the locomotives nose.

The windows are treated to withstand the impact of a .22 caliber round or a cinder block.

All this beefing up, and built in safety features is/are supposed to protect the crew in the case of a collision... it is hoped that, the locomotive will just plow through anything in it's way... with minimal damage.


Rick

That is an eBay pic, look at the lower right hand corner for their logo-

kj356 Thank you for sharing. Somebody really did a nice job on those units. Was this at a CN Open house somewhere? Thanks again.

Rick very interesting about the wide cab.

Jeff very cool picture of the wide cab.

Thanks guys for sharing.

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Originally posted by Stefan Bürki:

quote:

Originally posted by superpower:
Really nice discussion here guys. A lot of CN love being shown here. This has always been one of my favorite schemes and loco type.

Superpower,

Where did you get this picture from??? This shot just looks like one of my models. I have (along others) a very nice CNR SD40-2W #5299 this exact cab number. I know this is a very rare model, so I'm curious who has also one of these.

Best regards, Stefan

Stefan,

This unit was posted on ebay about a year ago. It might be the unit you have. I had to have a picture of it to put on my wish list. I've seen some of the locomotives you have, and you do have a nice collection. There was another unit like this on ebay this week, and another wide cab with the CN map scheme. Awesome diesels!

BNSF Mike any new CN pictures to post?? Thanks

Bill,

Thanks. I always found that, having some knowledge of the prototypes adds to the enjoyment, and enhances my interest in the equipment.

That wide cab unit sounds more like a bulldozer than a locomotive.


Rick

The pics of the kids train was at the CN Family open house western area this fall, not sure on the details or history of this train but rubber tired for hauling the kids around.

For Wide body kits check this out;
Kalso wide body CN kit

Richard E very nice picture of the RS-3. Do you have any other CN Pictures to share? Thanks for your post.

KJ356 Thanks for your reply that rubber tire train I bet was a big hit with all the kids.

The kit to upgrade to the wide body looks quite nice. Thanks for the post.

Do you have any more CN pictures to post?

Some great CN freight and buisness train photos here;CN pics

KJ356 WOW Those are great pictures. Do you know the approx time frame that the red and white passenger cars were in service?

Also the "E" Uint has a very different color scheme. Do you know when that would have been used? Many thanks for your post. The background for these pictures is awesome. Thanks for your post.

"Canadian National Railway trains meet on a cold winter day"

Enjoy the video,
Swafford

CN Buisness train E8 green and orange lots of pics

Frank WOW that CN Freight had 6 units on point. I did not count all the cars but I will. That was some load. The ground looks about like what I will have within a few weeks now.

Thanks for posting such a great You Tube.

KJ356 WOW those are more wonderful pictures. The water and bridges and mountains are wonderful settings for these trains. Thank you so much for all the great pictures you are sharing here.

Some really nice photos capturing the CN in action on this thread. Frank, I would have enjoyed being track-side when that video was shot... some of my favorite motive power in that video.

I think that, the picture of the mine building... is a shot of, part of, the old Britannia mine complex, located near Squamish B.C.

Rick

Stephfan Burki Do you have any more pictures of the CM # 5299? Thanks

CN also had some nice looking cowl bodied units: -

the HR 616(built in 1982)

the SD50F(built between 1985-1987)

the dash8-40CM(built between 1990-1993)


I would personally like to see these prototypes offered in O gauge

It was thought that, at the time of production, the cowl bodies offered better protection from the elements... i.e. the equipment would be better protected( the mechanical components), and it, also, offered a better environment to work in, during periods of inclement weather.

Check out one of the distinctive CN cowl units online... the CN SD50F 5459. There are some nice photographs of this unit... it has what has been nicknamed the Draper's taper... the cowl body gradually tapers to provide rearward visibility, to the train crew, in the curves.


Rick

Rick are you going to post a link to the online location to see the units?

Bill,

I wish I could, but I'm not that technically gifted, yet. All I can offer is the prototype model numbers, the 5459 unit number; and the nickname Drapers taper.

Our friends at Goggle might be able to take care of the rest.

BTW, you might appreciate this... one day, a few years ago, I got to bring in a M.U. consist lead by two CN SD40-3's. Yes, that is correct, Richardo was at the helm... a very enjoyable experience, I highly recommend it.


Rick

Richard E thanks for your post. I have some of the CN F-7 in the Green and Yellow colors. I use them with my CN passenger cars that are also in the Green and Black.

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Originally posted by VOX:
Bill,


BTW, you might appreciate this... one day, a few years ago, I got to bring in a M.U. consist lead by two CN SD40-3's. Yes, that is correct, Richardo was at the helm... a very enjoyable experience, I highly recommend it.


Rick

Rick MTH made model # 20-2877-1 which were SD-40-3T (Tunnel Motor). If you look close at the lower rear of the unit you can see the lower air intake units that try and keep the unit cooler while in the Tunnels rather than sucking the air off the roof of the Tunnel. Wonder how effective that has been?

Hello Everyone,

Here are just a few more pictures of my Overland CNR SD40-2W #5299.












I'd have more pictures of other Canadian National brass models if interesred

Regards, Stefan

Overland CNR SD40-2W #5299

Stefan Thank you for the post. Lots of great views of your unit.

If you have other models to post that would be great. Thank you.

Canadian National Brass Diesels
Weaver K5-a

I have more pictures, I just need to upload them. I have never thought that anyone ever would be interested in my models...

Stefan's CNR Diesels



It just seems that I have some trouble uploading pictures here. I'm just sending you here a link to a few more pictures...

Stefan those are really nice pictures. I enjoy seeing them. If you have more please load them when you have time. Thank you.

I remember back in the 1970's 76 to be exact, lionel put out a beautiful aba alco set that was very high end.. Dealers could not give them away, Today they are very sought after and some of lionel's most expensive alco sets.

Bill,


I have MTH's Premier Tunnel Motor... with the 401 unit number, as well.

The SD40-3 that I operated was... CN 6019, it's not a Tunnel Motor.


BTW, in my opinion, MTH's CN SD40T-3 is a superb model... with many fine details.


Rick

Stefan the link worked well. You do have a GREAT COLLECTION of CN Power. Thanks for sharing. ANY more to share would be welcomed. Thank you.

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Originally posted by Popsrr:
Richard E thanks for your post. I have some of the CN F-7 in the Green and Yellow colors. I use them with my CN passenger cars that are also in the Green and Black.

Popssr
Living near the Canadian border I developed a fondness for Canadian railways, I especially like the classic paint schemes. During the 1960s I took many fan trips behind Canadian National 4-6-4 No. 6218. Being somewhat of a motorhead, I also developed an interest in unique Canadian automobiles.



This is a repaint of a K-Line Pacific that I posted before. Not all CN steam had all weather cabs, and this is not an accurate model, but pretty darn close to 5603. It looks great pulling a string of green & black CN heavyweight cars.

Richard E. Great looking Steam engine. Love the white walls on it.

I have a set of the MTH heavy weights in the Green and Black and they make for a great passenger set.

I have a CN Yard here in town and see a lot CN TRAFFIC coming and going.

CN Intermodal................Sweet!

I alway like a good Intermodal Train!!

Regards,
Swafford