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| New CP SD90MAC number 9130 was being used to familiarize local crews
with the new technology at London, Ontario on March 20, 1999. |
By Peter Mumby.
CP
SD90MAC locomotives 9100-9160 were built between October 1998 and
December 1999. GMD built numbers 9100-9111, while the balance were
assembled by CP at its Ogden Shops in Calgary. In today's photos, taken
at London, Ontario on March 20, 1999, the new locomotive was engaged in
a crew-familiarization exercise as it moved back and forth along its
assigned yard track. While I was enjoying my cab ride, the engineer was
explaining the operation of the GM-style desk top controls to another
CP employee.
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| Regular yard switching continued as the new unit was put through its paces. |
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Coming or going, this was a hefty-looking locomotive.
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The similar-looking Conrail SD80MAC engines are easily one of my favorites for the same reason. Massive and imposing, and a snazzy blue/white scheme.
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