Comments on: CN train #628 with FPA4 6778 is stopped at Guelph Station in the Summer of 1962, with the lead unit still dressed in the yellow, green and black “1954 scheme” colours. Delivered in 1959, the MLW FPA4 and FPB4 fleet only had 2 years before the CN noodle and zebra stripes were first introduced in 1961. By 1963 only a few FPA4′s remained in the 1954 scheme, and by 1965 only one (6765). [Editor's Addition: According to a timetable from that era, CN train 628 was a daily (except Sunday) morning eastbound passenger train for Toronto via the Brampton Sub (later divided into parts of the Guelph, Halton and Weston Subs), arriving at Union Station in mid-morning.]

By: PRR5406

PRR5406 — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:56:17 +0000

THis is how all CNR engines should look today!

railwayguy — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:24:25 +0000

Could not agree more. Beautiful colour scheme, and the CN noodle and red nose was a definite step backwards to me. Very nice picture, thanks Bill.

harricottbay — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:46:58 +0000

In my opinion, the 1954 scheme was the CNR’s most handsome!

pierre fournier — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:50:57 +0000

In a few years,she,ll be red,what a shame!

headtailgrep — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 00:13:05 +0000

Great photo!