CPR 7009 - Nelson, BC
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N 49° 29.342 W 117° 18.090
11U E 478164 N 5481864
Took a quick run past the Nelson CPR Station-Visitor Centre today and what should my wondering eyes behold, but a couple of locomotives.
Waymark Code: WMVBX5
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 03/29/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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There are two diesel electrics in front of the station which have been put on display very recently. One is this "CPR", No. 7009, the other is CP 4104, a C-Liner, which was built for CP by the Canadian Locomotive Company in 1954. 4104 is still wrapped tightly in a large tarp so we'll have to wait until another day to take its picture.

This engine has a bit of an interesting history, mostly due to the fact that it was never actually a CPR engine. Read the following:

CP 7009* AT OGDEN, CALGARY AB

Built by : Fairbanks Morse
Built in :1958
Serial Number : 16L1159
Class : Privately owned
Paint Scheme : Maroon & Grey "Block" paint scheme
This Photo : Chris Davidson, 2005.

Other Photos (chronological):
1. CP 7009 at Ogden, Calgary AB., painted in the Maroon & Grey "Block" paint scheme. Photo by Chris Davidson, 2005;.
2. CP 7009 at Ogden, Calgary AB., painted in the Maroon & Grey "Block" paint scheme. Photo by Chris Davidson, 2005.

Notes : Built by Fairbanks Morse as Aluminium Company of America (ALCOA) #001 (1/1958), then to Squaw Creek Coal #721001. Sold to John K. Burbridge, Ottawa, ON. (1983). Displayed at the Alberta Pioneer Railway Association. Renumbered to #7009. (1988). Painted in the CP Maroon & Grey "Block" paint scheme. Stored at Ogden, Calgary AB. * : this unit was never part of the CP roster. CP never owned or operated any H16-66.
From CPR Diesel Roster

Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is designed to allow additional climbing access.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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