Comments on: FWDX 0002, a Tractive Power Corporation TP70, is shown on the Southern Ontario Railway on the way to Stelco for testing. Stelco is looking for a replacement for their remaining GMDD switchers, and I guess their Republic RX500s aren’t cutting it. The TP70 is a smaller cousin to the TP90 that operates at American Iron & Metal (AIM) in Hamilton, ON.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:38:22 +0000

So Gents, this unit and possibly more are coming to replace the EMD’s..

Stelco Hamilton just removed their last 2 EMD’s (89 and 84) and are now sold to LDS (6089, 6084, respectively)

It’s informed the Nanticoke units will follow, but we’ll see…

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:27:06 +0000

I’m also hoping these also don’t cut mustard and the GMDD’s can stick around longer

But better than a track mobile.. that Trackmobile Atlas at Stelco Hamilton is sore looking…

Brundle — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:41:21 +0000

Excellent re-purpose of an HT-C truck.

Stephen C. Host — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 19:58:13 +0000

Anyone curious about the republic rx5000

awmooney — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:35:16 +0000

First thing that came to mind when I saw this image was, “Good Grief”.
Nope. Never seen one of these before……….