D40LF Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 They are suppost to still be running between Edmonton and Fort Mac. IIRC CN was looking at converting 2 or 4 SD70M-2's as well. Never heard anything about that. Would they modify new engines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Never heard anything about that. Would they modify new engines? I would have to look into it as it may be BNSF I forgot where I read it but it would be modified units not built from new. If its BNSF then it would be SD70ACE's Sorry its BNSF http://www.bnsf.com/employees/communications/bnsf-news/2013/march/2013-03-06-a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I would have to look into it as it may be BNSF I forgot where I read it but it would be modified units not built from new. If its BNSF then it would be SD70ACE's Sorry its BNSF http://www.bnsf.com/...13-03-06-a.html Ok, that makes more sense as I can't see CN rebuilding new engines when they are still conducting the experiment on the SD40-2(W)'s. I have to admit would have been cool to see!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 CANADIAN NATIONAL ORDERS FOUR LNG TENDERS: Innovations Inc.,today announced the launch of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tender product solution with an order for four tenders from Canadian National Railway (CN) (CNR.TO) (CNI). The first tender to supply fuel to an adjacent natural-gas powered locomotive will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2013. "There is growing consensus around the enormous potential of using LNG as a fuel for locomotives and there is a clear path for the industry to achieve this shift to a cleaner, cheaper and domestically available fuel," said Nicholas Sonntag , Executive Vice-President at Westport. "The Westport LNG Tender leverages our substantial expertise in LNG storage, cryogenic systems, and natural gas fuel delivery for mobile applications to create a product that will immediately help railroads to validate the value of LNG in their operations today, with a built-in upgrade pathway to the next-generation locomotives coming over the next few years." "CN is testing natural gas locomotives and Westport's experience in providing LNG solutions for transportation makes it the natural partner for us," said Gerry Weber , CN Vice-President Supply, Fleet and Fuel Management. "These tenders will be used immediately with our dual fuel locomotives in mainline service, allowing CN to continue to explore this technology as a means to advance the company's sustainability agenda and improve environmental emissions." Westport is collaborating with INOXCVA, a leading manufacturer of cryogenic transportation equipment, on these tenders. Westport and INOXCVA have entered into an agreement for cryogenic systems to be able to rapidly meet the near-term demand in the rail industry. Westport has also been collaborating with Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) since June 2012 to co-develop natural gas technology for Caterpillar products, including the next generation of locomotives. The first high pressure direct injection (HPDI) locomotive will be demonstrated in 2014 through a consortium program funded by Sustainable Technology Development Canada in partnership with Canadian National Railway, Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD, a subsidiary of Progress Rail Services, a Caterpillar company), and Gaz Metro. Caterpillar and Westport are combining technologies and expertise, including Westport™ HPDI technology and Caterpillar's industry leading off-road engine and machine product technology, to develop these new natural gas products. Commercial production of HPDI locomotives by EMD is expected in 2017. (CN - posted 6/05/13) As per www.railpace.com/hotnews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted June 8, 2013 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 The natural gas powered locomotives and tank were in Edmonton yesterday (CN Walker Yards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 A somewhat odd spotting at the CP Alyth yard in S.E. Calgary, but not as rare as spotting a BNSF loco, was this Coal train with CN power at both ends. I am not sure if there was any mid trail DPU power or not. 150613-6749cn8831 by busdrawings, on Flickr 150613-6784cn8821 by busdrawings, on Flickr 150613-6785cn8889 by busdrawings, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 This is the only time of year (About a span of about 2 months), that I can get this angle of a photo of power parked facing west in the Sarcee yard in S.E. Calgary. Here is a shot of recently acquired #5459: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/9254509162/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview 108 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Cool! http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=10383 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 http://www.railpictu...chment_id=10383 NICE! Two of them together too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Wonder if CN will get around to painting those now that they own them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Wonder if CN will get around to painting those now that they own them. They will once they get overhaulled or go in for major work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted August 11, 2013 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Some photos from today. If anyone wants full resolution photos for their website, let me know! With CN 8890 with Illinois Central 1021: This one looks like ex-CN, now operated by CNAX? (Canac): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwolf Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I saw a cool sight yesterday on the CP Cascade Sub in Mission BC. CN 5533 proudly displaying her zebra stripes was leading an eastbound freight with the help of Illinois Central 1007. I only wish I could've captured a photo of it. Unfortunately I found myself following it as I was driving eastbound on Highway 7 and couldn't get to a good spot to capture a photo in time. That was the first time I've ever seen an eastbound CN freight that had obviously come through CP's Port Coquitlam Yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm_5307N Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 This one looks like ex-CN, now operated by CNAX? (Canac): It's a SW1200RSM ex-CN now operating for Altasteel in Edmonton. Nice catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprezzed Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 It's a SW1200RSM ex-CN now operating for Altasteel in Edmonton. Nice catch! SWEEP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM5000 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 SWEEP!!! If a 7100 is a "SWEEP", then a 7300 must be a "HURRY". (This off-season curling reference brought to you by....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 If a 7100 is a "SWEEP", then a 7300 must be a "HURRY". (This off-season curling reference brought to you by....) What's a "HARD" then? A 6000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. DeLarge Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 What's a "HARD" then? A 6000? A 1400. Canac would actually be CANX, not CNAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikebuses Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Caught the LNG train sitting at Walker Yard in Edmonton on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM5000 Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 What's a "HARD" then? A 6000? A "HURRY HARD" would be an A-B-B-A of FA's, for so many reasons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awstott Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 A video I shot on Sunday at Walker. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awstott/9507627818/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm_5307N Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 A video I shot on Sunday at Walker. http://www.flickr.co...ott/9507627818/ I'm more interested in that CN SW1200 in the back there! Can't wait for my trip to Edmonton in September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awstott Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Guessing the SW1200 is 7304? (Sorry somewhat new to rail fanning so I'm not sure all the different models) I shot that on March 11, 2012 in pretty much the same spot. Guessing it'll go to the scrappers eventually. CN 7304 by awstott, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. DeLarge Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Guessing the SW1200 is 7304? (Sorry somewhat new to rail fanning so I'm not sure all the different models) I shot that on March 11, 2012 in pretty much the same spot. Guessing it'll go to the scrappers eventually. CN 7304 by awstott, on Flickr That or be put up in one of CN's auctions for resale, if it hasn't already been resold. Maybe OSR needs another SW1200RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikebuses Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 CN 2200. http://www.buspics.org/busgallery/index.php/Rail/Canada/Canadian-National/IMG_0042 CN 5545 http://www.buspics.org/busgallery/index.php/Rail/Canada/Canadian-National/IMG_9949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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