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CN 568 is passing Google's Canadian HQ with a 1950's built GP9 in the lead on a beautiful winter's day. Talk about a contrast in technologies.
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Caption: CN 568 is passing Google's Canadian HQ with a 1950's built GP9 in the lead on a beautiful winter's day. Talk about a contrast in technologies.

Photographer:
Stephen C. Host [1572] (more) (contact)
Date: 1/27/2022 (search)
Railway: Canadian National (search)
Reporting Marks: CN 4138, GMTX 2277, 7080, 9416 (search)
Train Symbol: 568 (search)
Subdivision/SNS: Kitchener West (search)
City/Town: Kitchener (search)
Province: Ontario (search)
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4 Comments
  1. Stephen C. Host
    September 6, 2025 at 10:48 am

    Also is 4138 equipped with beltpack? What’s with the beacon on roof?

  2. Noe
    September 8, 2025 at 12:03 pm

    One of my favorite CN GP9RM’s. Excellent winter scene Steve.

  3. mile27
    September 13, 2025 at 10:55 am

    Good stuff, Stephen.

  4. Stephen C. Host
    September 13, 2025 at 8:10 pm

    Thanks all – still curious on the “beltpack look” of this unit.

    Note since this photo was taken this area has all been fenced off. There’s a nice pedestrian walkway at least from the google parking garage to here.
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