Comments on: Canadian Pacific contracted Relco Locomotives in Albia to build at least 2 of these Herzog-esque self-propelled M/W trains. This units “A” end is powered, converted from GP38AC CP 3001 and carries two numbers, CP 403011 and MW 9507-10. The “B” end is driving controls only and carries the numbers CP 403091 and MW 9507. The cars are converted well cars. I believe this info is correct from other sources but would welcome comments.

By: salexander

salexander — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:27:34 +0000

I was just driving down Ogden Road on the weekend when I noticed the MOW engine sitting. Really different, had never seen it before. Would make an excellent model engine.

By: Colin Arnot

Colin Arnot — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:34:24 +0000

I also have heard a little about this debate. I understand that if it is a piece of MOW equipment it does not need a full qualified engineer to operate it. To me it sure looks like a locomotive with a train. I would be interested to hear if any one knows how things work out.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 22:38:10 +0000

The three GP38 locomotives converted for use as Power Units on these first three MOW Trains were CP 3001, CP 3005, & CP 3007.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:50:51 +0000

CP MOW-01 consists of;
Power Unit MW 9507-10 Railcar #CP 403011 ex-CP 3001
3-pack well car CP 403021 Greenbriar built
3-pack well car CP 403022 Greenbrier built
3-Pack well car CP 403023 Greenbrier built
Non-powered B cab MW 9507-11 Railcar #CP 403091 ex-CP 522325 95′ flat
The first 3 CP MOW trains are assigned to AB, BC, & SK.

By: mattwatson

mattwatson — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 03:49:42 +0000

The information you’ve conveyed here matches up with what I’ve heard. I’ve also heard from an inside source that it’s provoked some controversy in the matter of who is qualified to operate it. After all, it is for all intents and purposes still a locomotive.

By: Marcus Stevens

Marcus Stevens — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 02:59:47 +0000

Awesome catch, hope they send it East one day

By: awmooney

awmooney — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:58:10 +0000

Seeing this photo sure grabbed my attention!!!