Ontario Northland
The Ontario Northland Railway is operated by the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission, part of the government of Ontario, Canada. Purchased in 2005, these ex-BM GP40-2’s were repainted into this bright and vibrant scheme. A few kept their nose class lights after rebuild. The units have been seen operating in both freight and passenger service.
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Quebec-Gatineau Railway
Chemins de fer Québec-Gatineau Inc. (CFQG), in English- the Quebec Gatineau Railway, operates the former CP line between Quebec City and Gatineau, in Quebec. The line was acquired by Genesee and Wyoming in 1997. At one time the railroad had operated three GMD GP40-2L locomotives of CN heritage, although one of them suffered a wreck in 2005 and has since been used as a parts source for the other units.
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Union Pacific
Two of the original three SP GP40P-2’s survived past the UP/SP merger of 1996. By this time, their paint was very worn and faded. Before their full UP repaints, they operated patched in UP numbers for a number of years.
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CSX Transportation
During the late 1980’s, CSX Transportation modified many of their GP40-2’s into “slug mothers” that powered RDMT (CSX term, short for Road- Mate) road slugs. The “slug”, is a term used for (in most cases) a secondary locomotive that has a removed/deactivated engine but kept it’s traction motors. The “mother” unit at slow speeds can produce enough power to provide electric current to other traction motors using the same amount of fuel consumption. The ‘”mother” and “slug” combination can provide the power of two locomotives using a single diesel powered unit. CSX liked the results, and modified many older GP30 and GP35’s into RDMT road slugs, retaining their cab controls so that they could still be operated in lead position, but without the noise from the prime mover.
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LEGENDARY LIVERIES
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PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
By the early 1970s, many first generation diesels were reaching the end of their service lives. One of the most common replacement locomotives became the GP40-2. EMD began production of the 16-cylinder, turbocharged, 3000 horsepower engine in 1972. These locomotives were developed for service where higher horsepower and faster service were preferable. A major feature for the GP40-2 was the introduction of the “dash 2” modular electrical cabinet. For more than 40 years, the GP40-2 has worked main line freights, locals, switching jobs, yard service, and helper service. Many remain in service today.
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Order Due Date: January 27, 2023
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