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Bob C Offline
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#16
01-28-2009, 08:45 PM
Nah ! GP hoods on SW frames... a whole different beast !
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#17
01-28-2009, 11:15 PM
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
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#18
01-29-2009, 12:49 AM
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.

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cn nutbar Offline
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#19
01-29-2009, 07:16 PM
Hello Everyone---here's some early Go Transit motive power

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#20
01-29-2009, 10:05 PM
Here's more early GO power:
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cn nutbar Offline
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#21
06-27-2009, 05:28 AM
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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#22
06-27-2009, 07:10 AM
I like the shots of the SWEEP. It reminds me of the crazy rebuilds of the CNW.
 My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew  
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Charlie B Offline
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#23
06-29-2009, 07:04 PM
CNnutbar.
This is a great thread, I hope you will continue to update it with new pictures from your new camera.
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#24
06-29-2009, 07:50 PM
Great Pictures. Cheers Thumbsup
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I can smell a steam post ten blocks away and when I do clear the tracks because the steam express will be hi ballin through
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#25
07-02-2009, 09:18 AM
Hello Everyone---thank you for your kind remarks---a few more shots for your review,hope you enjoy

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#26
07-02-2009, 09:35 AM
Great Shots. Cheers
Matt
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#27
07-02-2009, 06:05 PM
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
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cn nutbar Offline
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#28
07-08-2009, 07:36 PM
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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#29
07-08-2009, 08:12 PM
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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[Image: VIA6778nearLakingGardens-view1.jpg]

[Image: VIA6778nearLakingGardens-view2.jpg]

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#30
07-22-2009, 04:27 PM
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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