NDGLead.
But, as soon as he's watched this, he needs to google "Fairfield" in the Hamptons of Long Island, and follow back to Ira Rennert's career through (not in) this 'field of endeavour'.
Thank You. For So Much.
Leo_Ames Are the trucks original? I would've guessed the NAR had the A1A models, so perhaps this was one of the units that CN rebuilt with 4 axle trucks?
Are the trucks original?
I would've guessed the NAR had the A1A models, so perhaps this was one of the units that CN rebuilt with 4 axle trucks?
All the GMD1's were rebuilt with B trucks at one time or another, the last few with A1A trucks were retired or rebuilt in 2000.
302 became CN 1079 after the takeover, and was rebuilt into CN 1179 in 1986. That is when the trucks were swapped, and a larger fuel tank was installed. 1179 was retired in 2001, and became a parts source stored outside the Symington diesel shop in Winnipeg. CN donated her to the Museum in 2014.
I have no idea if there are any A1A trucks left in existence outside of Cuba, but if you know anyone with a pair for sale at a reasonable price we would love to know about it!
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
Paul_D_North_Jr SD70Dude In addition to a large fleet of the diesel ones, Edmonton had a unique version of the GM "New Look": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_buses_in_Edmonton#/media/File:Edmonton_BBC_trolleybus_192.jpg They were all retired in 2009 when our system was shut down but several have been preserved, including this one at the Illinois Railway Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_zPcLtl04 SouthEastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority - SEPTA - reportedly has the 2nd oldest trolley bus system in the world, and its current fleet dates from 2007 - 2008: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolleybuses_in_Philadelphia#Current_fleet - PDN.
SD70Dude In addition to a large fleet of the diesel ones, Edmonton had a unique version of the GM "New Look": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_buses_in_Edmonton#/media/File:Edmonton_BBC_trolleybus_192.jpg They were all retired in 2009 when our system was shut down but several have been preserved, including this one at the Illinois Railway Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_zPcLtl04
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_buses_in_Edmonton#/media/File:Edmonton_BBC_trolleybus_192.jpg
They were all retired in 2009 when our system was shut down but several have been preserved, including this one at the Illinois Railway Museum:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_zPcLtl04
SouthEastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority - SEPTA - reportedly has the 2nd oldest trolley bus system in the world, and its current fleet dates from 2007 - 2008:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolleybuses_in_Philadelphia#Current_fleet
- PDN.
Would a Canadian NORTHERN Number Plate exist??
Thank You, Sirs!!
SD70DudeIn addition to a large fleet of the diesel ones, Edmonton had a unique version of the GM "New Look": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_buses_in_Edmonton#/media/File:Edmonton_BBC_trolleybus_192.jpg They were all retired in 2009 when our system was shut down but several have been preserved, including this one at the Illinois Railway Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_zPcLtl04
Shiny diesels on display:
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=34316
http://www.railpictures.ca/?attachment_id=34315
On monday the Museum had our annual "NAR Day", with a number of former Northern Alberta Railway employees out and about. A small ceremony was held to "hand over" the GMD1 and NAR bay window caboose (also in fresh paint) from a NAR train crew to the regular Museum crew, and a great time was had by all. As 302 is not operable 1392 got to play yard engine switching out the NAR equipment from the display tracks to our station platform, and then back again.
Wow! Thanks for digging those up!
1392 was under construction at the time that second article was published. As far as I know She has always had the same number, and with 63" drivers that fits right into Canadian Northern's classification scheme.
How close is 1392 to these loco's? You can really see the influence the Canadian Northern had on the Canadian National.
NDG A Pleasure to see, and inspiration. Are there TWO Dynamos ahead of the cab on 1392?? Thank You.
A Pleasure to see, and inspiration.
Are there TWO Dynamos ahead of the cab on 1392??
Thank You.
Good eye! And thank you for the kind words!
Due to modern safety regulations 1392 has been equipped with ditchlights. This overtaxed the single dynamo, so the second one was added. I believe this happened around 20 years ago.
We do not use the ditchlights when operating at the Museum site, but the second dynamo is still kept in serviceable condition.
6060 has ditchlights now too:
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2160240
And while looking up 6060 photos I found this, can't believe I hadn't heard of this one before! Not steam but still looks pretty sharp!
https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local-news/new-ice-groomer-at-cn-centre-1.1743848
We've been having some pretty extreme weather out west too, heat waves, downpours, and about a week ago the Edmonton area had the most spectacular thunderstorm I've ever seen, just constant lightning. And now a thick blanket of smoke has blown in from all the forest fires in B.C.
Alberta has not had any tornadoes so far this year, but there was one in Manitoba:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/alonsa-manitoba-tornado-severity-level-environment-canada-1.4775513
It is supposed to be +36°C (97 F) on Friday. If you are from the deep South that may not sound too extreme but it is unheard of for us.
Thanks, NDG.
Hearing the whistle brought back memories of hearing the N&W J on the point of the Washington-bound Pelican in Bristol after supper my first three years in college (then the Southern's E's began running through) I think I rode the first eastbound Tenneseean that did not have an engine change in Bristol.) From time to time, I would take a bus into town after the evening meal jsut to admire the J that was waiting to take #42 to Roanoke or even on to Monroe, but if I did not go into town, I could still hear the whistle from out at the college.
Torpedoes--all that I saw had a narrow lead strap on each end; one strap tied the torpedo to the rail, and the other was stretched out for the lead wheel to roll on and thus keep the torpedo from being knocked off.
On one occasion I saw a Southern flagman's supply of fusees in a cardboard box that was fastened to the gate at the rear of the last car--and a small boy saw them and said, "Look at the dynamite!"
Johnny
SD70Dude The sights and sounds of steam returned to the Alberta Railway Museum this weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAh3qTc_6zQ And to spice things up a bit a couple volunteers were doing flagging demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWDnjRee5Z0
The sights and sounds of steam returned to the Alberta Railway Museum this weekend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAh3qTc_6zQ
And to spice things up a bit a couple volunteers were doing flagging demonstrations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWDnjRee5Z0
BaltACD I can only imagine what would happen if torpedoes were used today in some of the NIMBY areas!
I can only imagine what would happen if torpedoes were used today in some of the NIMBY areas!
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
zugmannI remember when some engines came through our yard with torpedoes left over in the cabs. That's all I will say...
Ah, yes...a source of much amusement (when done safely).
SD70DudeAnd to spice things up a bit a couple volunteers were doing flagging demonstrations:
If you listened to some of the folk on RYPN, you would have had to call out the bomb squad for those torpedoes.
I remember when some engines came through our yard with torpedoes left over in the cabs. That's all I will say...
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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So good! Nice work ...with everything.
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Makes you wonder if Packard had not merged with Studebaker or if the both of them joined Nash and Hudson to form AMC.
Packard is the source of many innovations in the auto industry such as electronic controlled suspension and their electrical connectors are still used even today. They probably should have stuck to high end autos to be the Mercedes Benz/BMW/Bentley of North America. Can you picture a modern day 2018 model Caribbean and Clipper?
At least be the high end of AMC.
Too bad the independents did not make it. It would have served us all better if they did.
Packard has parallels to the railroads post war, being cash rich immediately after, ( they made the engines for the P-51's Mustangs ( ironic name) and PT boats among other important things, the future looked bright and optimism was the order of the day but the 50's saw everything change because the deck was stacked against them by the Big 3.
By 1960 Packard was a mere shadow and the railroads in severe decline with the end in sight for both.
I do not know. There is a link to where it is currently on display. A person could inquire to the Museum. How about that horn!
That is one CLASSY CHASSIS. Sharpest Hi-Railer I have seen.
Is it still operable?
Well you would have to inspect the rails before you go zooming down them...may I suggest this.
Greater Winnipeg Water District 34 is a 1946 Packard.
Now at the Winnipeg Railway Museum inside the former CNoR station in downtown Winnipeg.
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