Hey Canadian board members! When did OSR start using ex-BC Rail 644 to run to Woodstock (and is that common now)? While it's "different" it was nice going up there and getting matched sets of pretty OSR painted units doing that turn. Any plans to re-paint that 644?
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Thanks,
Michael
Ontario Southland question
Ontario Southland question
Michael Harding
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Re: Ontario Southland question
Michael, they actually have 3 of the ex BCOL M420's and have used 644 not long after they took over operation of the CP line from Woodstock to St. Thomas. It was out of service for awhile needing repairs. One of the units is used as a parts source. Since having taking over switching the CAMI plant in Ingersoll from CN they have added an extra job and have more power requirements now.
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Re: Ontario Southland question
Another heads up, osr is getting 4 sw1200rs, and supposedly going into service immediately some of them...
Re: Ontario Southland question
Thanks guys - so it sounds like 644 was out of service for a while but they're just using it more now? Last time I was up there was almost a year ago and while they had several 'other' units sitting around the shop, etc. they were only using OSR painted units the couple times I was there last year. I thought that was common practice at the time though CN was still switching CAMI then also. Any idea if the 4 new SW's are going to be used as CAMI switchers or on their regular trains?
Thanks,
Michael
Thanks,
Michael
Michael Harding
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