tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post2662990687918669503..comments2024-03-26T22:06:26.337-04:00Comments on Trackside Treasure: Ten-Hundreds: CN's GMD-1'sErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-22207150393224847532017-04-26T20:05:41.160-04:002017-04-26T20:05:41.160-04:00Thanks for that additional information, Dave. An i...Thanks for that additional information, Dave. An interesting post would be the disposition of GMD-1's and their next lives!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-75839207039158497852017-04-26T12:50:56.759-04:002017-04-26T12:50:56.759-04:00The shortline Oregon Pacific Railroad in Portland ...The shortline Oregon Pacific Railroad in Portland acquired a GMD-1 (ex-CN 1413) in 2009 as their prime mover. On Saturdays they use it to pull their public excursion trains and you can even ride in the cab, like I did last weekend. The operator really liked the GMD-1, said it was better insulated, so a lot quieter and warmer (great in winter, but hot in summer) than the American-built locomotives he's run.Dave SCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-63611456641042953672015-05-01T20:31:31.512-04:002015-05-01T20:31:31.512-04:00And now we have one working out of Belleville, ON ...And now we have one working out of Belleville, ON too. 1437!<br />Thanks for your comment,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-78391031733421718732015-05-01T20:12:50.995-04:002015-05-01T20:12:50.995-04:00we used to have 4 in Regina. Now down to one :(we used to have 4 in Regina. Now down to one :(PhatWoodZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453849766381209278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-83916726402686444242015-03-29T13:40:12.204-04:002015-03-29T13:40:12.204-04:00In retrospect, Mike, I should have pestered the op...In retrospect, Mike, I should have pestered the operator at Porage for more information at the time!<br /><br />I am glad that I was able to photograph and experience these units in grain service, and also glad you're enjoying Jason's products in scale.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-39558511876271746802015-03-29T11:12:12.977-04:002015-03-29T11:12:12.977-04:00I wonder if the units heading west from Portage in...I wonder if the units heading west from Portage in the photos were heading to Neepawa via Petrel jct? Can't think of any other lines west of Portage in 1981 or later that would need GMD-1's. According to retired CN employee, the Carberry sub North of Petrel Jct was closed because of the condition of the bridge just South of Neepawa. Just not sure of the date. CN had received permission from Canadian Transportation Commision to close that stretch of line and get to Neepawa via CP as early as 1977.<br />Can anyone confirm?<br />Just got my N scale GMD-1's from Rapido Trains. Beautiful models! Mike Lisowskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-53166132583157270562014-11-01T17:14:00.553-04:002014-11-01T17:14:00.553-04:00Thanks for your comment, James. I've not been ...Thanks for your comment, James. I've not been lucky enough to see the Ingredion unit working in Cardinal. Tim Hayman posted some photos of the unit along with HLCX 1445 here:<br /><br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/41201276@N02<br /><br />Oil stains on hood, not looking good.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-18601921652506196682014-11-01T11:13:03.957-04:002014-11-01T11:13:03.957-04:00Unfortunately the Ingredion (formerly CASCO) GMD-1...Unfortunately the Ingredion (formerly CASCO) GMD-1 (1105) is now broken (the generator axle I'm told). The Ingredion markings on the hood have been painted over so I'm not sure of its future. I love the uniqueness of these locomotives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993082206924772408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-75208365302533090152012-09-10T00:55:58.284-04:002012-09-10T00:55:58.284-04:00Thanks A., I've been to Cardinal and have seen...Thanks A., I've been to Cardinal and have seen that line...runs right through backyards and all. Very unusual in today's railroading world. <br />Thanks for your comment,<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-28371455107771953172012-09-10T00:35:27.361-04:002012-09-10T00:35:27.361-04:00Look up Casco GMD1 on You Tube for some good vids ...Look up Casco GMD1 on You Tube for some good vids of these uniquely Canadian engines switching a really cool twisty spur line Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-38301268672253698052010-11-15T19:14:05.937-05:002010-11-15T19:14:05.937-05:00Never too late with Trackside Treasure's relax...Never too late with Trackside Treasure's relaxed posting schedule, thanks Elijah. Due to the nature of their branchline work, the trains would be somewhat shorter, but those grain drags in T Bay weren't.<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-58687059965216061212010-11-15T15:26:59.965-05:002010-11-15T15:26:59.965-05:00YIKE! I'm late!
A wonderful post, Eric. I love...YIKE! I'm late!<br />A wonderful post, Eric. I love it! Thats a fine picture of the homefront you have in there, too! <br />The GMD-1s didn't haul too many long trains, did they?Zartok-35https://www.blogger.com/profile/00449976580118722879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-70754668831021345672010-11-14T18:42:43.899-05:002010-11-14T18:42:43.899-05:00Hi Steve and Robert, and thanks for your kind comm...Hi Steve and Robert, and thanks for your kind comments and additional information. Completely unique units, and as Mark reminded me, still working in Cuba. Also, one near here at Casco in Prescott, although when we were there in the summer, all we saw were stationary corn syrup tank cars. 1900 was the Winnipeg station switcher for years.<br /><br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-4556480310414111722010-11-14T02:23:58.069-05:002010-11-14T02:23:58.069-05:00Someone at GMD must have had a heck of a hangover ...Someone at GMD must have had a heck of a hangover when he sketched out the GMD-1! <br /><br />Saving weight was an obsession, as demonstrated between the road service and passenger versions.<br /><br />The initial 5 orders (GR-12m, s, t, w, and z) A1A Flexicoil truck, carried a small 1,000 gallon (Imperial) fuel tank. The A1A layout also helped spread the weight. <br /><br />The B-B (GRG-12n) Flexicoil version had a dinky 750 gallon (Imperial) fuel tank <b>to counter</b> the close to six tons of water (1,225 gallons (Imperial) of water, at roughly 10 pounds per gallon) for the vapor steam generator, housed in the short nose, required for passenger service. <br /><br />All featured the unique Spark Sentry rotary spark arrestor. <br /><br />Good show, Eric.Robert in Port Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807813545873570119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372955869775302424.post-35472947667573555342010-11-13T13:38:39.423-05:002010-11-13T13:38:39.423-05:00I love GMD1s... such a uniquely Canadian locomotiv...I love GMD1s... such a uniquely Canadian locomotive. I was pretty excited back in 2004 when CN 1423 spent a week in Saint John before heading to the Windsor & Hantsport. I've seen the 1400s in Regina and Winnipeg but I have never laid eyes on a 10-hundred. Thanks for posting those great photos.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.com