Comments on: Grain extra returning to Edmonton with a small train of hoppers at 11:30. Cab 79836 on the rear, tooth missing at the front. :^)

By: A.J. Foyt

A.J. Foyt — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:53:27 +0000

It’s good to hear the 9171 is enjoying retired life. I went and checked the ECRM website and it has been happily staying there since 2009. I also see it has good company with CP 8921.

By: Noe

Noe — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:16:06 +0000

Great photo! This is the one in St. Thomas at the museum as well.

By: Stephen C. Host

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:05:15 +0000

An excellent photo. Nice air conditioning.

By: MrDan

MrDan — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:49:48 +0000

F-units pulling cylindrical hoppers, typical on CN in the 80′s!

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:34:33 +0000

And the fireman’s side sun visor is down.

By: A.J. Foyt

A.J. Foyt — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:03:11 +0000

The goofy things going on this picture. The front door being open, which leads to, those silly doors. The man door was not usually a problem, the cable hatches were another story. It was a great day when all 3 doors were closed. I could include the tool box door is open by the fuel tank. Lastly, the signal flags. No material except the piece around the stick, flapped to death and walked on in the cab how many times.
The one thing I really do notice in these old photos is the near total absence of graffiti.

By: Paul O'Shell

Paul O'Shell — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:06:42 +0000

The a/c is on full!