In 1979, CN opened its new Brampton Intermodal Terminal (BIT) to service the Greater Toronto Area. Additional track capacity was added in the 1980?s, but a significant increase in capacity was required soon after to meet the explosive growth in container movements forecast for the 1990?s. In 1994, CN completed a $20 million upgrade that included new loading tracks, container staging areas, and a seven-lane entrance/exit gate. The completion of the expansion project coincided with the 15th anniversary of the terminal, creating a unique opportunity for CN to invite its customers to tour the expanded facility. As part of the celebration, a specially decorated container, #CNRU 290094, was used in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

PWRS was commissioned by CN to reproduce this unique container in miniature as part of a commemorative gift set to be given to customers attending the ceremonies. Only 200 sets were ordered by CN, however, a small overrun was made to ensure that replacement units would be available for units damaged in transit. These gift sets were the every first products ever produced by PWRS! They were recently discovered in PWRS? warehouse basement, and are being made available exclusively on PWRS? website.

Each set includes a Walthers N-scale Thrall Trailer-Train Double-Stack Platform, two Deluxe Innovations smooth-side 48? containers (one decorated in the traditional CN Laser paint scheme, and one copy of the special commemorative container # CNRU 290094), as well as a short section of Kato pre-ballasted track for use as a desk display, if desired. Each unit sold will also get a copy of an original photo of the prototype container.