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Re: My Hometown - Bob C - 01-28-2009

Nah ! GP hoods on SW frames... a whole different beast !

Re: My Hometown - Biased turkey - 01-28-2009

Thanks cn nutbar and Wayne for posting some additional pictures and for the info about the SW1200RM.
I'm just curious to know why that hybrid engine was created ?

Jacques

Re: My Hometown - doctorwayne - 01-29-2009

Jacques, from what I've read, the Sweep uses the frame, trucks, and cab of an SW1200RS, and the hood, main generator, cooling fans, and traction motor blowers from a GP9, and is re-engined with a 12V-645C diesel engine.

I think that they're all owned privately now, by leasing firms or industries.

Wayne

Re: My Hometown - cn nutbar - 01-29-2009

Hello Everyone---here's some early Go Transit motive power

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Re: My Hometown - doctorwayne - 01-29-2009

Here's more early GO power:
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Wayne

Re: My Hometown - cn nutbar - 06-27-2009

Hello Everyone---since my camera broke I have been unable to take any new shots so I've been going through some of my older photos---here's some additional pictures taken during the early 90's in and around Hamilton Ontario---hope you enjoy

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Re: My Hometown - e-paw - 06-27-2009

I like the shots of the SWEEP. It reminds me of the crazy rebuilds of the CNW.

Re: My Hometown - Charlie B - 06-29-2009

CNnutbar.
This is a great thread, I hope you will continue to update it with new pictures from your new camera.
Charlie

Re: My Hometown - LiveSteamer - 06-29-2009

Great Pictures. Cheers Thumbsup

Re: My Hometown - cn nutbar - 07-02-2009

Hello Everyone---thank you for your kind remarks---a few more shots for your review,hope you enjoy

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Re: My Hometown - LiveSteamer - 07-02-2009

Great Shots. Cheers

Re: My Hometown - stuart_canada - 07-02-2009

it was a CN in house rebuild
cross with a Sw 1200 and Geep, the Dymanic brakes were not installed
nick named sweeps
all now retired and leased out thru canac
i think they are super cool looking

Re: My Hometown - cn nutbar - 07-08-2009

Hello Everyone---here's some Canadian "Alcos",built at the Montreal Locomotive Works---these diesels were a common sight on both the CNR and CPR during the 90's

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Re: My Hometown - doctorwayne - 07-08-2009

The M424s were common around Hamilton, too, as seen in these views at the TH&B's Chatham St. roundhouse:
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Here's one of my favourites, the MLW FPA-4:
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Wayne

Re: My Hometown - cn nutbar - 07-22-2009

Hello Everyone---I had a chance to get out today to watch some trains and try my new camera so I headed to one of my favourite spots,Bayview Junction.Here's a few shots taken today---hope you enjoy

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