UP in Canada

[Anonymous]

Hello All,

Can anyone please tell me what locomotive classes Union Pacfic uses on trains into Canada ?
I am particulary interested in the Ontario area as that is where my layout will be set.

All the best,

Kristian

[CP5415]

I've only seen C44-9w's but there are probably more.

Gordon

[dehusman]

Whatever's on the train.

If its a coal train, AC's. If its anything else, a high horsepower 6 axle unit.

Dave H.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the information. I can now add a few UP locos to the mix.
I know that CSX run into Canada but are thay still using the U23b's or have they all been replaced by now ?

Kristian.

[Anonymous]

Have you actually seen UP locomotives on trains in the part of Ontario that you are modelling? UP interchanges with CP at the Idaho/Canadian border....photos support the use of SD40-2's from both roads on these trains. CP has borrowed UP AC6000's and Dash 8-40C's for testing at various times as well.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I have a Green frog DVD entitled CN North America vol 1 which shows a mixed frieght hauled by four locos, two CN and two UP. The train is seen passing Sarnia depot, having previously transited the St Clare river tunnel into Canada.
I have now identified the UP locos shown as a Dash 8-40C and a SD 40-2
You will appreciate that I want to get a prototypical look so I need to source the right locos in the correct liveries currently in use.

All the best,

Kristian.

[Anonymous]

These are mixed 6-axle lashups in WA heading to Canada (and returning). Basically, over here in the NW, it's UP with CPRail and/or CEFX lease units.

http://www.mellowmike.com/Prototypes/CP_UP_Train.jpg

http://www.mellowmike.com/Prototypes/UPCP2_Roof.jpg

http://www.mellowmike.com/Prototypes/UP_Roof.jpg

[dehusman]

The UP interchanges with the former IC, now CN, on several auto trains, both parts and finished autos in Illinois that end up in Canada.

Dave H.

[Anonymous]

Hi again All,

Thanks for the very helpful responses. Mikes first photo sums up exactly the look I must try to achieve with my layout.

All the best,

Kristian.