Comments on: Bellequip GP7 110 and GP9 130 sit dodging the shadows by the diesel shop turntable inside Canadian Pacific’s Toronto (Agincourt) Yard. At the time, both units were part of a large group of former Quebec, North Shore & Labrador (QNS&L) GP7/GP9 units that were leased by CP in the early-mid 1970′s, initially through a group called “Bellequip” (apparently run by some CP management types on the side). They later sold their lease fleet to Us-based Precision National Corp (with all units later relettered PNC by CP). By the mid-1970′s traffic lull, the old Geeps all came off-lease, and most ended up purchased by the Chicago & North Western. Apparently QNS&L embarked on a rebuild/upgrade program for their GP7′s at one time, so 110 is now a GP9 equivalent (larger main generator retrofit? note the extra louvres/vents on the hood doors. Information on this program is hard to find). Ray Sabo photo, Dan Dell’Unto collection slide.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:09:07 +0000

Hmm, could be mislabeled on the slide, thanks for pointing that out!

By: mile27

mile27 — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:23:44 +0000

This sure looks like Windsor. That fluorescent light just above the 110 is in a lot of roster shots. Ray, who lived in a Detroit suburb, often photographed the CP at this location.

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:22:13 +0000

Amazing photo.